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An introduction to Scots Gaelic through humour, for those put off by formal grammar books. Basic words, phrases and sentences are presented through cartoons, with glossaries to help the learner.

A hilarious introduction to the Gaelic language with the very minimum of grammar – and pain! An easy, fun way to start learning Gaelic through cartoon strips, setting basic structures and vocabulary, useful phrases and simple sentences in a clear visual context. Each strip is accompanied by a glossary to help you get the joke. Take this book with you on the bus or train, or just relax at home while eff ortlessly absorbing the basics! Enjoy the gentle humour of the easiest, laziest introduction to Gaelic ever published! First published in 1994.

Lifelong Irish-language activist Flann O’Riain (1929–2008) was born in Co Tipperary. Originally a teacher, he went on to create children’s TV series in Irish in the 1960s before launching a career as a cartoonist and columnist. He wrote a weekly place names column for The Irish Times and was political cartoonist for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Tribune. He was the author of the original version of this book, Lazy Way to Irish (Y Lolfa, 1993).

George Jones is a professional translator specialising in Celtic languages. He has translated excerpts of contemporary Welsh-language writers such as Caryl Lewis and Llwyd Owen, and his Gaelic translation ofLe Petit Prince, Am Prionnsa Beag, was published by Edition Tintenfass in 2008.