Most learners of Gaelic – and native speakers in particular – agree that having a good accent is very important. Ditto for people who teach Gaelic to adults and need to be able to explain a thing or two about pronunciation. But how to get there is not always so obvious.

This is where this book, its many sound files and more than 120 sets of exercises come in. It will take you – whether you're a complete beginner, a semi- or fully-fluent learner; or an interested native speaker – on a fascinating journey through the gubbins of this intriguing language. All you need is a thirst for knowledge because great care has gone into making a complicated topic as accessible as possible to everyone.

In a way, it will be your resident Gaelic granny. Always there for you, never makes you feel stupid, full of anecdotes, flawless Gaelic and even some home baking! Teann a-nall 's thoir dhomh do làmh!

By Michael Bauer