Gruffudd Heini. Beginner's Welsh

Hippocrene Books, 2008. — 240 p. — (Hippocrene Beginner's Series).Knowing the Welsh language is the key to understanding the culture and history of Wales. This volume is an ideal starter for travellers wanting to learn the language. The 17 lessons are specially designed to help visitors feel comfortable in the country in a variety of situations with dialogues and vocabulary grounded in the detail of everyday life.
This book has two parts. The first gives you information about the country (geography, history, economy, culture, fate of the language, and customs and traditions), while the second part consists of language lessons. The language lessons are designed for a traveller or a non-specialist. You will learn useful phrases and words for special situations as well as basic grammar hints. The lessons will not cover all grammatical problems, nor will they give a rich vocabulary for sophisticated conversation. Nevertheless, they will teach you enough to feel comfortable in a variety of situations, and enough to ensure you are a welcome guest, as the Welsh show great affinity for those interested in their language and culture.