Gaelic
3rd Edition
Published on 19. April 2003
Book
Mixed media product
352 pages
978-0-340-86668-9 (ISBN)
Description
Scottish Gaelic is one of six modern Celtic languages, which, like most other European languages, belong to the Indo-European family of languages. The older versions of the modern Celtic languages were spoken in a large part of Europe at the height of Celtic civilisation.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Scottish Gaelic with confidence. 'Teach Yourself Gaelic' consists of 23 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and talking about everyday topics to reporting events and making suggestions. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and cultural information sections give useful advice about the culture of Gaelic-speaking people. There is a special section on spelling and pronunciation at the start of the course.
The cassette to accompany the course is available separately (0 340 86669 1) or in a pack with the book (0 340 86668 3).
The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Scottish Gaelic with confidence. 'Teach Yourself Gaelic' consists of 23 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and talking about everyday topics to reporting events and making suggestions. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and cultural information sections give useful advice about the culture of Gaelic-speaking people. There is a special section on spelling and pronunciation at the start of the course.
The cassette to accompany the course is available separately (0 340 86669 1) or in a pack with the book (0 340 86668 3).
The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself.
More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
20 b&w cartoons, index
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-86668-9 (9780340866689)
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Previous edition
Roderick Mackinnon
Gaelic
Audio
09/1993
2nd Edition
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Persons
Iain Taylor taught Gaelic in the Western Isles and Perthshire (1982-87) before working on curriculum materials at Jordanhill College (now Strathclyde University) in Glasgow (1987-91). He has worked as scriptwriter, editor and producer with Scottish Television and independent producers (1991-98) and also worked on publications and course materials for Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Skye (1999-now). He is a former setter and marker with Scottish Examinations Board (now SQA) and member of Central Support Group for Gaelic (course materials preparation for Standard Grade Gaelic courses). Boyd Robertson is Senior Lecturer in Gaelic at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Before joining the University, he was Principal Teacher of Gaelic at Oban High School. He has played a leading part in the development of several courses for learners of Gaelic including the Speaking our Language TV series and the Abair E course for secondary schools. He is currently Chair of The Scottish Qualifications Authority Gaelic Assessment Panel and Vice-Chair of the main Gaelic language promotion agency, Comunn na Gaidhlig. He has had extensive involvement in European projects on minority language issues for bodies such as the Council of Europe and The European Cultural Foundation.
Content
Spelling and pronunciation; how are you?; where are you going?; how old are you?; I like Indian food; what do you want?; what are you doing?; I can't hear you; he is from Mull; where is the bank?; we went abroad last year; I'll have to go; what do you prefer?; that's better; I'm fed up; we expect to go; why don't we go to a disco?; I can't say for sure; what did you usually do?; what did she say?; they hope to see you; that would be good; would you like it?; when was the house built?; revision; key to the exercises; Gaelic-English vocabulary.