Learning Irish: an Introductory Self-Tutor
Language: English
Published by Yale University Press, Great Britain, 1988
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
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Includes tranlations in both English and Irish. Soiling and slight foxing to edges. Wear to spine, cover and corners. Foxing on back cover.; Learning Irish: An Introductory Self-Tutor by MÃcheál Ã" Siadhail is a comprehensive beginner coursebook for Irish, first published in 1980 and still in print via Yale University Press. It teaches the spoken Cois Fharraige (Connemara) dialect through graded lessons with dialogues, detailed pronunciation guidance, grammar explanations, drills, and exercises with answers, and is designed to be used with accompanying audio.; 22.9 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm; 320 pages.
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- Title
- Learning Irish: an Introductory Self-Tutor
- Author
- O'Siadhail, Michael
- Publisher
- Yale University Press, Great Britain
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Very Good-
- Binding
- Original Wrappers
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0300042248
- ISBN 13
- 9780300042245
- Edition
- First Edition; Fifth Impression.
The book does not presuppose prior knowledge of Irish and gives thorough coverage of the grammatical patterns of the language. Texts and exercises are presented in an authentic, interesting, conversational style and in carefully graded stages. The learner is assisted in mastering the pronunciation by the use of phonetic spelling and by the related audio recordings.
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* Suitable for beginners and essential for professional linguists
* Includes 36 graduated lessons in a 316 page book, and 4 x 60 minute tapes of readings, conversation and vocabulary spoken by native Irish speakers
* Developed at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies by one of Ireland's leading writers, poets and linguists
* Leads rapidly to complete written and spoken proficiency
* An essential introduction and guide to writing and speaking authentic everyday Irish
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