This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding book. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444102352) - The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105902) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Irish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Irish will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and 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 be at 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. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Irish.
TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444105902), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444102352) and as a double CD (9781444102451).
Complete Irish Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course : CD only
Description
Table of Contents
: Introduction
: Introduction
: Introduction
: Pronunciation guide
: Pronunciation guide
: Pronunciation guide
01: My name is...
01: My name is...
01: My name is...
02: I am a teacher
02: I am a teacher
02: I am a teacher
03: Are you married?
03: Are you married?
03: Are you married?
04: This is...
04: This is...
04: This is...
05: This is your room
05: This is your room
05: This is your room
06: It is fine today
06: It is fine today
06: It is fine today
08: Who does this belong to?
08: Who does this belong to?
08: Who does this belong to?
09: What pastime do you have?
09: What pastime do you have?
09: What pastime do you have?
10: Would you like a cup of tea?
10: Would you like a cup of tea?
10: Would you like a cup of tea?
11: What does this cost?
11: What does this cost?
11: What does this cost?
12: What did you do?
12: What did you do?
12: What did you do?
13: I haven't seen you for a while
13: I haven't seen you for a while
13: I haven't seen you for a while
14: I have been learning Irish for the past two years
14: I have been learning Irish for the past two years
14: I have been learning Irish for the past two years
15: I was born in Cork
15: I was born in Cork
15: I was born in Cork
16: Keep going half a mile
16: Keep going half a mile
16: Keep going half a mile
17: His office is upstairs
17: His office is upstairs
17: His office is upstairs
18: I'll meet you at eight
18: I'll meet you at eight
18: I'll meet you at eight
19: I think the bank is closed
19: I think the bank is closed
19: I think the bank is closed
20: What do you do?
20: What do you do?
20: What do you do?
21: I used to have a lot to do
21: I used to have a lot to do
21: I used to have a lot to do
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Key to the exercises
: Appendices
: Appendices
: Appendices
: Irish-English vocabulary
: Irish-English vocabulary
: Irish-English vocabulary
: English-Irish vocabulary
: English-Irish vocabulary
: English-Irish vocabulary
: Grammatical index
: Grammatical index
: Grammatical index
Author Description
Diarmuid O'Se is a lecturer at University College, Dublin. He has worked as a secondary teacher and language laboratory instructor and was for many years a researcher at the Linguistics Institute of Ireland.