Have you ever wanted to order a round in the pub AS GAEILGE? Ask someone out, call in sick to work, complain about your dinner, introduce yourself at a meeting, or simply have the everyday chats that
Have you ever wanted to order a round in the pub AS GAEILGE? Ask someone out, call in sick to work, complain about your dinner, introduce yourself at a meeting, or simply have the everyday chats that make up Irish life – all through Irish?Forget textbook phrases about train stations and hobbies. These are the conversations you'll actually have. From the workplace to the pub, from awkward moments to great craic, Hector Ó hEochagáin shows you how to turn words into real-life chat. It's time to stop thinking about speaking Irish – and start talking. One conversation at a time, one occasion at a time. All in our own beautiful language.Praise for the series'The book is not just about words – it's about the textures of who we are. A lovely book.' BRENDAN O'CONNOR'Indefatigable in his mission to encourage Irish as a language that is within us.' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT'Ó hEochagáin has given the reader the gift of a year's worth of witty anecdotes, heartfelt ponderings on life and reminiscings.' IRISH INDEPENDENT
