Unit 02 - I’m James (introducing yourself)

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Malcolm: Halò. Is mise Calum. Dè an t-ainm a th’ ort?
Hello. I’m Malcolm. What’s your name? (lit. What name is on you?)
Katie: Halò, a Chaluim. Is mise Ceitidh.
Hello, Malcolm. I’m Katie.
Malcolm: Ciamar a tha thu, a Cheitidh?
How are you, Katie?
Katie: Tha mi gu math, tapadh leat. Ciamar a tha thu fhèin?
I’m well, thanks. How are you? (lit. How are you yourself?)
Malcolm: Tha mise gu math cuideachd.
I’m fine too.
Katie: A Chaluim, dè an t-ainm a th’ air an duine sin?
Malcolm, what’s that man’s name?
Malcolm: Seumas. ’S e Seumas an t-ainm a th’ air.
James. His name is James.
Katie and Malcolm: Gabh mo leisgeul, a Sheumais …
Excuse me, James …
James: Seadh?
Uh-huh?
Katie: Gabh mo leisgeul. An e Seumas an t-ainm a th’ ort?
Excuse me. Is your name James?
James: 'S e. Is mise Seumas. Dè an t-ainm a th' ort fhèin?
Yes, I am James. What's your name?
Katie: Is mise Ceitidh. Agus seo Calum.
I’m Katie. And this is Malcolm.
James: Halò, a Cheitidh. Halò a Chaluim. Ciamar a tha sibh?
Hi, Katie. Hi, Malcolm. How are you?
Katie: Tha sinn gu math, tapadh leat.
We are well, thank you.
James: Is math sin.
That’s good.

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