Gaelic

Facal air an Fhacal - Book – You can speak a language without knowing its grammar but grammar can be a great help, especially if you are learning or teaching a language. Until now there has been no simple grammar book based on modern Gaelic. Facal air an Fhacal was compiled to fill that gap. It was written by a young lecturer in Glasgow University, Michel Byrne, with advice from teachers. Facal air an Fhacal was designed primarily for teachers and secondary pupils – who are already fairly fluent in Gaelic – but it is likely that it will also be useful in primary schools and for adults.

Facal air an Fhacal – Worksheets – This pack is based on Michel Byrne’s book Facal air an Fhacal. The philosophy behind the worksheets is that the grammar work emerges from the reading passages. Also, each reading passage is linked to pages in the book Facal air an Fhacal, and when pupils are completing the worksheets they should have the book as well; in fact it would be good if it were always open in front of them.

Gràmar na Gàidhlig – Facal air an Fhacal was the first Gaelic grammar which was written and explained in Gaelic. It was published in 2000 by SRG and Acair. The author, Michel Byrne, is now giving us another book, this time with explanations in English while retaining the Gaelic examples. It will be extremely useful to secondary teachers and pupils and will be a good reference book for learners.

Gràmar na Gàidhlig (Workbook) – This book is based on the second edition of Michel Byrne’s book Gràmar na Gàidhlig, which was published by Stòrlann/Acair in 2004. This book of exercises should be used along with Gràmar na Gàidhlig to ensure that pupils have grasped the grammar points which appear in each passage. The explanation is entirely in English while the reading passages and examples are in Gaelic. Where appropriate, the answers can be checked on the pages at the back of the book. It will be extremely useful for teachers and senior secondary pupils as well as being a good help for learners.

Seadh – This pack was prepared for children who have transferred to secondary school. The course has been created with the intention of improving and extending children’s Gaelic language skills through reading, writing, listening and speaking. It contains three units – Prose, Poetry and Suggestions.

Smeòrach Mi - The poetry of this anthology contains work from different ages and countries under ten headings that relate pupils’ work at Higher level and also give other readers an opportunity to make comparisons between what these times and places have to say about the enduring concerns of human nature. The 150 poems include compositions by men and women, famous bards such as Sorley Maclean and Derick Thompson and also poets whose works have never before appeared in a Gaelic collection. Each section includes an introduction, a short biography of the poets, and support for the reader in the form of notes and a brief glossary for each poem.

Poster: Roimhearan fillte

Poster: Na Diofar Thràthan

Poster: Is agus Bi

Poster: Ainmearan leis an Alt

Poster: Gnìomh-ainmearan

Any books from Stòrlann can be ordered on 01851 700 880.