'Encounter Ireland' combines the development of linguistic skills with the opporutnity to gain an insight into the coutnry and its people through a variety of tasks and activities. This book takes a thematic approach, while oral communication in the classrom is emphasised throughout. The stimulating reading content should motivate students to discover more about the country for themselves. It also gives teacher ample opportunity to use their owwn skills and resources. A separate grammer section and answer keys make the book suitable for self-study.