jak@whuxlm.UUCP (Keegan Joan) (10/25/85)
*** I hope this is the right place for this article. I am interested in learning Gaelic. This interest was sparked by listening to records sung in (I believe) that language (Skara Brae and also the folks in Relativity who are from Bothy Band, I think). I'd like to be able to understand what's being sung, and sing the songs also. Anyway, I have seen one book "Teach Yourself Gaelic" that might help with the grammar, but I think I would need to listen to pronunciation to get it right. Any ideas? Is there something like Berlitz records/cassettes for Gaelic? Are there lots of dialects (e.g., Irish vs. Scottish vs. ??)? Any help would be appreciated. I am new to this group, so, if this has been discussed before, I'd be grateful if someone could send me the articles. I am in New Jersey, USA, if anyone can give me pointers to people to talk to around here, stores/libraries to try for materials, etc. Joan Keegan AT&T (Bell Laboratories) whuxlm!jak (through ihnp4, I think) (201) 386-3968