Have you ever wanted to order a round in the pub AS GAEILGE? Ask someone out, call in sick to work, complain about your dinner, introduce yourself at a meeting, or simply have the everyday chats that make up Irish life – all through Irish?

Forget textbook phrases about train stations and hobbies. These are the conversations you'll actually have. From the workplace to the pub, from awkward moments to great craic, Hector Ó hEochagáin shows you how to turn words into real-life chat. It's time to stop thinking about speaking Irish – and start talking. One conversation at a time, one occasion at a time. All in our own beautiful language.

Praise for the series

'The book is not just about words – it's about the textures of who we are. A lovely book.' BRENDAN O'CONNOR

'Indefatigable in his mission to encourage Irish as a language that is within us.' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

'Ó hEochagáin has given the reader the gift of a year's worth of witty anecdotes, heartfelt ponderings on life and reminiscings.' IRISH INDEPENDENT