Collins Irish Dictionary Gem Edition

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008320034
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 672

Book Description
Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language and verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is a brand-new Phrasefinder supplement with all the most useful phrases at your fingertips. * All the latest words in both languages * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A brand-new supplement with all the most useful phrases * Special treatment of key vocabulary items

Kiss My...

Author: Garry Bannister
Publisher: DICTIONARY
ISBN: 9781848405202
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Danger: This book contains adult language and may offend your sense of good taste. Do you want to find out what the gaeilgeoir means when he/she uses the Irish words for "nerdy," "well-hung," "effing and blinding," "slimeball," or "drop-dead-gorgeous"? It's all there, with numerous entries under the letters C and F. Already a cult hit, Kiss My... will appeal to the Irish-language student and the open-minded traveler alike.

Irish Pocket Dictionary: the Perfect Portable Dictionary (Collins Pocket)

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780008320003
Category : FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format, this dictionary includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. In-depth and up-to-date supplements help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language, with information on pronunciation and grammar, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like writing letters and sending emails. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs.

Cassell's Dictionary of Slang

Author: Jonathon Green
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780304366361
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1600

Book Description
With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results

Collins Irish Gem Dictionary: the World's Favourite Mini Dictionaries (Collins Gem)

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007580897
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Offering excellent coverage of today's language and usage, this dictionary's clear presentation and color layout allow maximum accessibility in a handy, take-anywhere format. Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, and mar, and useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language and verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is a brand-new Phrasefinder supplement with all the most useful phrases at your fingertips. * All the latest words in both languages * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A brand-new supplement with all the most useful phrases * Special treatment of key vocabulary items Also available in the Collins Irish dictionary range are Collins Irish School Dictionary, Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary, and Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary.

Very First French Words

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007447473
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
Pictures of everyday events are accompanied by individual illustrations with French vocabulary and English translations. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Easy Learning Irish Grammar (Collins Easy Learning Irish)

Author: Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007444761
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
Collins Easy Learning Irish Grammar offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Irish.

Collins Very First Irish Dictionary

Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007355204
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collins Very First Irish Dictionary (age 6+) is packed full of fun and useful vocabulary to give you and your child a head start in learning Irish.

A Dictionary of English Folklore

Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191578525
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1046

Book Description
This dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. An engrossing guide to English folklore and traditions, with over 1,250 entries. Folklore is connected to virtually every aspect of life, part of the country, age group, and occupation. From the bizarre to the seemingly mundane, it is as much a feature of the modern technological age as of the ancient world. BL Oral and Performance genres-Cheese rolling, Morris dancing, Well-dressingEL BL Superstitions-Charms, Rainbows, WishbonesEL BL Characters-Cinderella, Father Christmas, Robin Hood, Dick WhittingtonEL BL Supernatural Beliefs-Devil's hoofprints, Fairy rings, Frog showersEL BL Calendar Customs-April Fool's Day, Helston Furry Day, Valentine's DayEL

Concise English-Irish Dictionary

Author: Pádraig Ó Mianáin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857910247
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 1776

Book Description
" ... derived from the New English-Irish dictionary [Foclóir Nua Béarla-Gaeilge] which is available online at www.focloir.ie ... contains an extensive range of contemporary Irish-language translations of modern English words and phrases. More than 30,000 headwords; more than 85,000 senses; more than 200,000 phrases and sentences in Irish; broad coverage of informal and idiomatic language; thousands of technical terms in the areas of science, education, technology, and many more; style and grammar supplement."--Back cover.