For a complete beginner in Welsh, this book is the best I have
encountered. There is a brief guide to pronunciation and a factual
introduction to the Welsh language. The language and its sounds are
addressed with an approximation of the phonetic sound. A more
extensive use of phonetics throughout the book would have been
useful.
The beginning of Welsh grammar, which is very complex in itself, is
explained simply and succinctly and plenty of examples are given.
The words and phrases section includes such essential components as
numbers, time, money, weights, days of the week, months of the
year, seasons, holidays and replies and thanks in everyday
contexts. The situational section is excellent, covering all the
usual topic areas. At the beginning of each section there is an
introduction to grammatical structures and the vocabulary necessary
for spoken Welsh.
A short Welsh-English, English-Welsh vocabulary at the back is
useful. Welsh mutations the bane of all non-Welsh speakers are
addressed simply and one almost has a sense of relief that in the
near future one may just master these most complex and demanding
forms.
*Tina E.B. Thomas @ www.gwales.com*
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