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Progressive Gaelic 1

Author : Moray Watson

Publisher : Follais Books

Page : 171 pages

File Size : 37,51 MB

Release : 2022-10-03

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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This is a textbook for beginners in Scottish Gaelic. The book contains material equivalent to the first half of Level 1 in the beginners’ Gaelic course at the University of Aberdeen. It is designed to support regular instruction, rather than as a stand-alone or teach-yourself volume. However, the progressivegaelic.com site contains free audio files and answers to the exercises in this book, making it possible to use this course on your own if you choose. There are 22 lessons in this first book of the series. Each lesson includes sections on vocabulary and explanations of technical terms. Most lessons also include short exercises, reading texts and dialogues, to help students consolidate their knowledge. A companion volume, Gaelic Workbook 1, is also available. The series continues with Progressive Gaelic 2.



Gaelic Workbook 1

Author : Moray Watson

Publisher : Follais Books

Page : 359 pages

File Size : 27,1 MB

Release : 2024-10-17

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN :

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This book supports the Progressive Gaelic textbook series, but it can also be used as a stand-alone tool to support self-taught learners or those learning the language on other courses. There are more than 170 exercises for you to practise and consolidate your knowledge of many aspects of the language. This book covers the very basics, including The Spelling Rule, how to answer Yes and No-type questions, how to form defining sentences and descriptive sentences, all the way up to using regular verbs in the past and future tenses, and several irregular verbs. The book includes an answer key and a glossary, and all chapters cross-refer to the relevant units in the Progressive Gaelic 1 textbook. Suitable for use progressively, or for supporting specific aspects of your learning by dipping in to different units to suit yourself.



A Gaelic Alphabet

Author : George McLennan

Publisher :

Page : 72 pages

File Size : 44,56 MB

Release : 2018-11-06

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9781907165344

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The modern Gaelic alphabet has 18 letters - Gaelic simply needs a smaller alphabet to make its sounds. To pronounce Gaelic words correctly you need to know what the sounds of the letters are, particularly the sounds of combinations of letters. Using his knowledge of the conventions of the language and not a little humour, George McLennan offers a straightforward guide to the Gaelic alphabet. Placenames and surnames are used to illustrate particular pronunciations, in the expectation that most people will be familiar with them. Each letter is discussed separately. Combinations of consonants, eg chd, are dealt with or referred to under the first letter. The vowels are then done in alphabetical order as are groups of vowels. Like its sucessful campanion volume Scots Gaelic an introduction to the basics, A Gaelic Alphabet will be of great help to learners and speakers of the language.



Progressive Gaelic 2

Author : Moray Watson

Publisher : Follais Books

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 34,91 MB

Release : 2024-01-30

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN :

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This is a textbook for post-beginners or 'false' beginners in (Scottish) Gaelic. The book contains material equivalent to the second half of Level 1 in the beginners’ Gaelic course at the University of Aberdeen. It is designed to support regular instruction, rather than as a stand-alone or teach-yourself volume. However, the progressivegaelic.com site contains resources and answers to the exercises in this book, making it possible to use this course on your own if you choose. Each lesson includes sections on vocabulary and explanations of technical terms. Most lessons also include short exercises, reading texts and dialogues, to help students consolidate their knowledge. A companion volume, Gaelic Workbook 2, is coming soon. The series continues with Progressive Gaelic 3.



Colloquial Scottish Gaelic

Author : Katie Graham

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 335 pages

File Size : 46,55 MB

Release : 2014-05-30

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 1135120641

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Colloquial Scottish Gaelic provides a step-by-step course in Scottish Gaelic as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Scottish Gaelic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text an overview of the sounds and alphabet of Scottish Gaelic additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Scottish Gaelic will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Scottish Gaelic. Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on two CDs or in MP3 format, or comes included in the great value Colloquial Scottish Gaelic pack. Recorded by native speakers, the audio complements the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and speaking skills. Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-69123-9 (please note this does not include the audio) CDs : 978-0-415-69124-6 Ebook: 978-0-203-07549-4 (please note this does not include the audio, available from www.tandfebooks.com) MP3s: 978-0-415-65894-2 (available from www.tandfebooks.com) Pack : 978-0-415-69125-3 (paperback and CDs)



Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

Author : Boyd Robertson

Publisher : Teach Yourself

Page : 412 pages

File Size : 49,22 MB

Release : 2011-12-02

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 1444132261

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Are you looking for a complete course in Gaelic which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Gaelic will guarantee success! This edition is fully updated to reflect the published spelling conventions, and has complete audio support online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will approach Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.



My First Scottish Gaelic Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

Author : Caitie S

Publisher :

Page : 20 pages

File Size : 36,24 MB

Release : 2020-01-26

Category :

ISBN : 9780369601537

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Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Scottish Gaelic? Learning Scottish Gaelic can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Scottish Gaelic Alphabets Scottish Gaelic Words English Translations



The Prose Literature of the Gaelic Revival, 1881–1921

Author : Philip O'Leary

Publisher : Penn State Press

Page : 541 pages

File Size : 17,97 MB

Release : 2011-12-31

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0271044403

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The Gaelic Revival has long fascinated scholars of political history, nationalism, literature, and theater history, yet studies of the period have neglected a significant dimension of Ireland's evolution into nationhood: the cultural crusades mounted by those who believed in the centrality of the Irish language to the emergent Irish state. This book attempts to remedy that deficiency and to present the lively debates within the language movement in their full complexity, citing documents such as editorials, columns, speeches, letters, and literary works that were influential at the time but all too often were published only in Irish or were difficult to access. Cautiously employing the terms "nativist" and "progressive" for the turnings inward and toward the European continent manifested in different authors, this study examines the strengths and weaknesses of contrasting positions on the major issues confronting the language movement. Moving from the early collecting or retelling of folklore through the search for heroes in early Irish history to the reworking of ancient Irish literary materials by retelling it in modern vernacular Irish, O'Leary addresses the many debates and questions concerning Irish writing of the period. His study is a model for inquiries into the kind of linguistic-literary movement that arises during intense nationalism.



Naughty Little Book of Gaelic

Author : Michael Newton

Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,83 MB

Release : 2014-03

Category : Scotland

ISBN : 9781927492734

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Scottish Highlanders, and their descendants all over the world, are no better and no worse than any other people where "sinful" behaviour is concerned. Standards of morality and social conventions changed dramatically during the 19th century - and most of the people engaged in recording and commenting upon Highland life and tradition were puritanical ministers and priests who left out the racy bits. So, while there are many useful books that provide a wide range of Scottish Gaelic vocabulary to express many aspects of daily life - except, for the most part, the topics covered in this book.



Scots Gaelic

Author : George McLennan

Publisher :

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 18,72 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Scottish Gaelic language

ISBN : 9781902831886

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'Scots Gaelic' explains the reasons why things are expressed the way they are in Gaelic, to the benefit of adults learning Gaelic from scratch. The text keeps things as simple as possible for beginners.



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