Sengoidelc

Author: David Stifter
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815630722
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 412

Book Description
David Stifter’s Sengoídelc (SHAN-goy-thelg) provides a comprehensive introduction to Old Irish grammar and metrics. As an introductory text to the Irish language spoken around the eighth century C.E., this essential volume, covering all aspects of the grammar in a clear and intuitive format, is ideally suited for use as a course book or as a guide for the independent learner. This handbook also will be an essential reference work for students of Indo-European philology and historical linguistics. Stifter leads the novice through the idiosyncrasies of the language, such as initial mutations and the double inflection of verbs. Filled with translation exercises based on selections from Old Irish texts, the book provides a practical introduction to the language and its rich history. Sengoídelc opens the door to the fascinating world of Old Irish literature, famous not only for the Táin Bó Cúailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cúailnge) and its lyrical nature poetry but also as a major source for the political and legal history of Ireland. Stifter’s step-by-step approach and engaging style make his book an ideal tool for both the self taught individual and the classroom environment. It will be of interest to beginning students of Old and Middle Irish, to scholars of Irish history, Celtic culture, and comparative linguistics, and to readers of Irish literature.

Old Irish Verbs and Vocabulary

Author: Antony Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
This established reference work is a valuable addition to the library of any Old Irish scholar and an indispensable aid for students learning Old Irish. It includes verbal paradigms for more than 50 verbs, listing both attested and reconstructed forms. Old Irish Verbs and Vocabulary also includes both Old Irish - English and English - Old Irish vocabulary sections, a perfect complement to E.G. Quin's Old-Irish Workbook. It is both more affordable and easier to use than the Royal Irish Academy's comprehensive Dictionary of the Irish Language.

Basic Irish: A Grammar and Workbook

Author: Nancy Stenson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134129262
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : ga
Pages : 257

Book Description
Basic Irish: A Grammar and Workbook provides a jargon-free introduction to the most commonly used grammatical structures within the Irish language. Focusing on the repeated use of grammatical patterns, this Workbook develops an understanding of the structures presented, making the forms familiar and automatic for learners. This user-friendly workbook includes: terminology introduced and explained with multiple examples exercises in the grammatical forms introduced in the text translation exercises an exercise key.

A History of the Irish Language

Author: Aidan Doyle (Lecturer in Irish)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198724764
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
This book traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion to independence. Aidan Doyle addresses both the shifting position of Irish in society and the important internal linguistic changes that have taken place, and combines political, cultural, and linguistic history.

Old-Irish paradigms

Author: John Strachan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description

Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke

Author: Arthur Baker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486243368
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
A complete, stroke-by-stroke guide to producing Celtic calligraphy. Learn how to create each leter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen and more. 38 full-page plates plus 8 illustrations.

Modern Irish

Author: Nancy Stenson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315302012
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Modern Irish: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Irish grammar, providing a thorough overview of the language. Key features include: highly systematic coverage of all levels of structure: sound system, word formation, sentence construction and connection of sentences authentic examples and English translations which provide an accessible insight into the mechanics of the language an extensive index, numbered sections, cross-references and summary charts which provide readers with easy access to the information. Modern Irish: A Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Irish. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities, and adult classes of all types.

A First Old Irish Grammar and Reader

Author: Kim McCone
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
OLD/MIDDLE IRISH LANGUAGE, MEDIEVAL IRISH LITERATURE, TEXTUAL STUDIES.

Learning Irish

Author: Michael O'Siadhail
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300236675
Category : Irish language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learning Irish is the standard introductory course to the Irish language. The product of many years of original and scholarly research as well as much teaching experience, this book and the accompanying online audio program serve a double function: they provide a sound approach to the ordinary language learner and at the same time furnish the professional linguist with an authentic description of the spoken language. The book does not presuppose prior knowledge of Irish and gives thorough coverage of the grammatical patterns of the language. Texts and exercises are presented in an authentic, interesting, conversational style and in carefully graded stages. The learner is assisted in mastering the pronunciation by the use of phonetic spelling and by the related audio recordings.

Step-By-Step Irish

Author: James Joyce
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781545350799
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
Step-by-Step Irish is an easy guide to the Irish language. Through a variety of lessons, this workbook not only covers grammatical concepts, but Irish vocabulary and pronunciation are introduced as well. Exercises at the end of each lesson ensure that readers comprehend what has been taught.