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Ireland As Gaeilge: A User-Friendly Guide to the Irish Language

By Olga Balaeva

Ireland As Gaeilge: A User-Friendly Guide to the Irish Language Social Sciences

Ireland As Gaeilge: A User-Friendly Guide to the Irish Language

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Are you confused by all the Irish language signs you see around you? Do you wonder if and when the Irish actually speak Irish? After spending thirteen years learning Irish in school, why do so few Irish people actually speak it? Ireland as Gaeilge tells the story of the Irish language in a popular and engaging way, combining historical and linguistic facts with a light tone. Written by a Russian linguist living in Ireland, it gives an outsider s perspective on this most national of subjects. Ireland as Gaeilge: - Explains the impact of Irish history on the fortunes of the Irish language - Discusses the present state of the language - Looks at everyday manifestations of Irish in Irish society - Explores the linguistic peculiarities of Irish and how the English and Irish languages have influenced each other - Examines the role of Irish in the international arena; Ireland as Gaeilge will appeal to tourists, especially those with Irish connections, long-term visitors/residents (international students and professionals) and Irish people who are less familiar with the Irish language and are willing to give it a second chance.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
151
Release Date:
2018-01-16
Publication Date:
2018-01-16
Publisher:
Orpen Press
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1786050412
Weight:
249 g
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