A unique DVD-based program, which helps you become fluent in the language and dialects of the Emerald Isle. It fills that need with a uniquely modern approach. Filmed entirely on location in Ireland, "Speaking Irish" features unrehearsed interviews with more than 20 native speakers, representing all three regional dialects. More than 45 segments give you all the language skills you need to navigate daily conversation on topics such as family, and entertainment. The companion book provides a transcript of the interviews, plus extensive exercises and notes on vocabulary, grammar, regional variations, and more. It includes one 120-minute DVD.
Table of Contents
1 Ceantar duchais/Native place 2 An teaghlach/The family 3 Obair/Work 4 Caitheamh aimsire/Pastimes 5 Saol na cathrach/City life 6 Ag foghlaim teangacha/Learning languages 7 Daoine/People 8 Taisteal/Travel 9 Cursai spoirt/Sport 10 Tuairimi 1/Opinions 1 11 Oideachas/Education 12 An timpeallacht/The environment 13 An Ghaeltacht/The Gaeltacht (Irish speaking areas in Ireland) 14 Saol na mban/Women 15 Scealta/Stories 16 Cultur/Culture 17 Tuairimi 2/Opinions 2 18 Cuimhni/Memories 19 Eire inniu/Ireland today 20 Classroom activities
About the Author
Siuan Ni Mhaonaigh and Antain Mac Lochlainn are leading authors of Irish language learning materials. Siuan specializes in language testing and teacher training, while Antain develops training materials for English-Irish translators and editors.
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If you are not already fairly fluent in Irish, this book is not for you. It does have transcripts in Irish, and English translations for each interview but most of the people speak far too quickly and with to much complexity for me to follow. There are no conversations, they are all interviews with one or two persons.
Their statement 'taking your skill beyond basics' is stretching things a bit. I thought I had basics!
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