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Title: Spoken World

Subtitle: Irish

Author: Living Language

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-09

Publisher: Living Language

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Language Instruction, Other Languages

Publisher's Summary:

This simple and effective introduction to Irish Gaelic teaches everything one needs to speak, understand, read, and write in Irish Gaelic. This program assumes no background in the language, and it explains each new concept clearly with plenty of examples, making it ideal for beginners or anyone who wants a thorough review.

©2009 Living Language; (P)2009 Living Language

Members Reviews:

Nice Language Set.

Pretty pleased with this set overall so far. My only complaint is that in the accompanying book, the dialogues are very complex right from the get-go and get progressively more so fast. And the English translation is not printed line-for line-beneath the Irish. The English translation comes after the Irish dialogue, which often means a lot of page turning to keep track. And even when not turning pages, it is not easy to match. More of a drill at times would be nice, too. However, the intracies of the language, including grammar and pronunciation, are well explained, and that is much needed, as Irish is unlike many Europeans languages in many respects. The book is also well thought-out mostly, very readable and accessible, and the CDs very clear. I think if you want to learn Irish, this would be a good addition to your learning curriculum. You might like to include other sets as well, though. But I would always suggest MORE when learning a language. Think of how much work you put into learning English as a child.

Erin go bragh!

Great course

I have to confess that I'm not that far in the course, but I am very familiar with the Living Language approach, as I have the Japanese, Russian, Polish, Korean, and Chinese courses as well. That having been said, the thing I like the most about this course is the audio. Other courses are more about reading AND listening, and rarely have just audio exersises. they may have a few here and there, but they do not have the amount that Living Language offers. And I believe that you need to have sufficient audio only exposure in order to understand people when they speak to you. Overall the book is a great start in the language too. The grammar notes are short, but clear and concise. The vocabulary is practical and up-to-date. The exercises are easy and yet good for the topics covered in the lessons. the only complaint I have is that there are no vocabulary lists for the 'readings' given in most lessons. You are expected to look up any unknown words you want to know. In the Korean textbook the readings have a vocabulary list (be it smaller then the main list), but this is the only complaint I have. And all you have to do is look up a word here or there per lesson really. Also, this book does not lend it self to one particular dialect like most Irish textbooks. Instead it teaches you the Official Standard used in Ireland, which is based on all three major dialects (Ulster, Connacht, and Munster). Thus this book is good for getting a good grasp on Irish, and while not being as comprehensive as the Japanese, Russian or Chinese courses, it is still good for a beginner. And Best thing is you can go on and learn any dialect you would like and take your Irish further!

It goes a little fast... but it's ...

It goes a little fast ... but it's thorough. I'm on my old Buntus Cainte book, Duolingo and this.