The 5 Essential Celtic Language Books for Beginners

Learning a new language can be tough. You might not know where to begin and how to start.

Luckily, Celtic Books carries a wide array of language books for beginners looking to learn the Irish, Scottish, or Welsh languages.

In this list, we’ve compiled the most necessary and basic language books for beginners that will help you speak the Celtic languages fluently in no time!

D.I.Y. Welsh

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building Welsh Sentences

by D. Geraint Lewis

D.I.Y. Welsh is not a traditional grammar book. It’s a step-by-step guide designed to help familiarize you with the structures and spelling of formal written Welsh. Rather than bombarding you with rules to learn and lists to memorize, D.I.Y. Welsh makes grammar practical and fun by using a system of color-coded building blocks to exercises that walk you through creating your own Welsh sentences.

Everyday Gaelic

With Audio Download

by Morag MacNeil

This is an invaluable learning resource for anyone interested in Scottish Gaelic. In addition to basic words and phrases, it also includes more complex and idiomatic material, all arranged thematically and covering topics such as meeting and greeting, travelling, the weather and eating and drinking. There are also clearly explained sections on grammar and imitated pronunciation for all Gaelic words and phrases.

Cornish in Your Pocket

Cornish Language Basics and Words

by Y Lolfa

A handy little language aid designed to be carried by Cornish learners at all times. This concertina booklet, contained in protective plastic pouch, offers basic Cornish grammar rules, as well as everyday phrases and a collection of the most commonly used Cornish words.


What’s That as Béarla?

An Irish-English Phrasebook

by Garry Bannister

The author of the bestselling Proverbs in Irish and What’s That as Gaeilge? returns with another indispensable guide to the Irish language. This comprehensive compendium includes a thematic index and lists of synonyms and antonyms.



My Way to Welsh

A complete Welsh course for home learning

by Heini Gruffudd

A comprehensive 90-lesson self-study Welsh-language course with basic dictionary. In full color with an attractive modern design and illustrated throughout. Includes link to download the audio which accompanies the course.