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A guide to the basics of the Welsh language- A collection of useful spoken Welsh words, phrases and sentences for Welsh learners in everyday situations, together with Welsh-English and English-Welsh glossaries.Product Identifiers
PublisherY Lolfa
ISBN-100862434475
ISBN-139780862434472
eBay Product ID (ePID)30477027
Product Key Features
Number of Pages80.0 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWelsh Talk
Publication Year2000
SubjectCeltic Languages, General
FeaturesBilingual Edition
TypeBilingual
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorHeini Gruffudd
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length4.8 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition0
ReviewsFor a complete beginner in Welsh, this book is the best I have encountered. There is a brief guide to pronunciation and a factual introduction to the Welsh language. The language and its sounds are addressed with an approximation of the phonetic sound. A more extensive use of phonetics throughout the book would have been useful.The beginning of Welsh grammar, which is very complex in itself, is explained simply and succinctly and plenty of examples are given. The words and phrases section includes such essential components as numbers, time, money, weights, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, holidays and replies and thanks in everyday contexts. The 'situational' section is excellent, covering all the usual topic areas. At the beginning of each section there is an introduction to grammatical structures and the vocabulary necessary for spoken Welsh.A short Welsh-English, English-Welsh vocabulary at the back is useful. Welsh mutations - the bane of all non-Welsh speakers - are addressed simply and one almost has a sense of relief that in the near future one may just master these most complex and demanding forms.
Target AudienceTrade
IllustratedYes