Everyday Gaelic  
With Audio Download
Published by Birlinn
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ISBN: 9780857907684
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This is an invaluable learning resource for anyone interested in Scottish Gaelic. In addition to basic words and phrases, it also includes more complex and idiomatic material, all arranged thematically and covering topics such as meeting and greeting, travelling, the weather and eating and drinking. There are also clearly explained sections on grammar and imitated pronunciation for all Gaelic words and phrases.

The result is an accessible and useful book which will be of benefit to all levels and ages of Gaelic learners.

This edition includes an audio download link to allow readers quick, easy and convenient access.
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This is an invaluable learning resource for anyone interested in Scottish Gaelic. In addition to basic words and phrases, it also includes more complex and idiomatic material, all arranged thematically and covering topics such as meeting and greeting, travelling, the weather and eating and drinking. There are also clearly explained sections on grammar and imitated pronunciation for all Gaelic words and phrases.

The result is an accessible and useful book which will be of benefit to all levels and ages of Gaelic learners.

This edition includes an audio download link to allow readers quick, easy and convenient access.
Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • A: Pronunciation and Imitated Pronunciation
  • B: Basic Grammar
  • C: Question and Answer (Verbs)
  • D: Number and Time
    • Time of the day/week etc.
  • E: Meeting Friends and Getting Acquainted
    • How are you?
    • Getting to know you /Asking after others
  • F: The Weather
  • G: Outdoors
    • In the country
      • Topography
      • Flora and fauna
      • On the farm/crops
      • Farm and domestic animals
    • At the seashore
      • Fish and fishing
  • H: Place-Names: Scotland and International
    • Countries, nationalities and languages
  • J: Travelling, Transport and Accommodation
    • Transport
      • Travelling by car
      • Travelling by public transport
      • Travel information
      • Buying tickets
    • Accommodation and Facilities
  • K: Eating and Drinking Out
    • A quick cuppa
    • In the hotel/bar
    • Eating a meal
  • L: Invitations, Entertainments and Activities
    • The Church
  • M: One-Liners (Sayings and Jokes)
  • N: Special Occasions/Greetings
    • Special times of the year
    • General greetings/weddings
    • Birth
  • O: In Town
    • Places in town
    • Offices and institutions
    • Asking directions
  • P: Shopping (See separate Contents on first page of this Section)
  • Q: Occupations: Jobs and Work
  • R: Personal and Family Names
    • First names (Female and Male)
    • Surnames
    • Clan crest slogans
    • General patriotic slogans
  • S: The Domestic Scene
    • The house
    • The family
    • Schooling and education
    • Common domestic phrases
    • Lost and found
    • Doing things around the house
    • In the kitchen/cooking
    • Family meals
    • Talking with children
    • Family friction
  • T: Talking About People
    • Numbers of people
    • Describing People
      • Physical description
      • Character and personality
    • Feelings and emotions
    • Having and owning
    • Wearing
  • V: Personal Communication
    • Writing letters
    • On the computer
    • On the phone
    • Speaking/telling
    • Thinking/knowing
    • Intention/decision/action
  • W: The Body
    • The faculties/senses
    • Parts of the body
    • Discomfort, illness and injury
    • At the dentist
  • Alphabetical Index of Main Topics
  • Handy Phrases
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