A chairde,
We're creating a new yahoo group for intermediate students of Irish who would like a forum to discuss novels that were specifically written for adult learners.
If you're interested, you can join the úrscéalta group here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/urscealta/ We'll start our group's discussions with the novel Paloma by Pól Ó Muirí (ISBN 0952630672).
Our plan is to cover a chapter every two weeks. If you're the kind of learner who likes to write out translations, we'll provide translations for each chapter. We'll also have questions and activities for each chapter that aren't included in the book.
We're going to start with the first chapter on May 21, so there will be plenty of time for those of you interested to join.
The book can be purchased at many locations, including:
Litriocht
http://www.litriocht.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=189 7 Irish Books & Media
http://www.irishbook.com/cat420.htm#1531 Schoenhofs
http://www.schoenhofs.com/app/detail?isbn=0952630672 The book purchase price includes a CD recording of the whole book. If you need a cassette tape, Litriocht also offers the book with a cassette instead of a CD.
We will not be starting Chapter 1 until May 21, which should give you plenty of time to buy a copy of the book and recording. We will NOT be making the book or recordings available online, so if you're thinking of joining the group, please order the book soon to allow time for shipping.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Le meas,
Nicole Apostola (
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Mark Bodah (
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