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The Pocket Gaelic-English English-Gaelic Dictionary

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The Pocket Gaelic-English English-Gaelic Dictionary by Angus Watson is a comprehensive reference that caters to all users, whether beginners or advanced speakers. It offers extensive vocabulary across various fields, including business and IT, making it a practical tool for contemporary language needs. The dictionary features numerous usage examples, idiomatic expressions, and covers a wide range of registers and styles, from everyday speech to formal and literary Gaelic.
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This dictionary is ideal for students, educators, and professionals seeking an up-to-date and versatile Gaelic-English reference. It suits learners at all levels, language enthusiasts, and anyone needing practical vocabulary in varied contexts.

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A condensed bilingual dictionary based on Angus Watson's best-selling Gaelic/English dictionary.

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The Pocket Gaelic-English English-Gaelic Dictionary is a fantastic resource for users at all levels and in all contexts. Its generous coverage of vocabulary from fields such as business and IT makes it a valuable tool for all those who require an up-to-date reference work.

It contains a large amount of explanatory material, numerous examples of usage, and idiomatic phrases and expressions. Many registers and styles are sampled, from the familiar (and occasionally the vulgar) to the formal and the literary.

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Positive reviews highlight: clear and persuasive explanations; sensitivity to Gaelic learners' needs; and its value as a substantial and welcome addition to Gaelic resources. Quotes from Eigse, Scottish Book Collector, and Scottish Gaelic Studies underline its quality and usefulness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841588087

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Angus Watson graduated in Gaelic from Aberdeen University and was a published writer of Gaelic short stories. He also had a PhD from St Andrews University. He passed away in May, 2017.

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