<P><EM>Colloquial Burmese</EM> provides a step-by-step course in Burmese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Burmese in a bro
Colloquial Burmese: the complete course for beginners
โ Scribed by San San Hnin Tun, Patrick McCormick
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 313
- Series
- The colloquial series
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
For a full list of titles in the Colloquial series, please visit https://www.routledge.com/Colloquial-Series/book-series/SE0069
Colloquial Burmese provides a step-by-step course in Burmese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Burmese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Key features include:
โข progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
โข structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar
โข an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises
โข realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios
โข useful vocabulary lists throughout the text
โข review chapters at intervals throughout the text providing motivational checklists of language points covered
โข an overview of the sounds of Burmese
โข A full answer key and glossary at the back of the book
Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Burmese will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Burmese.
โฆ Table of Contents
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preliminary unit Greetings, Burmese script and numbers
1 A curious foreigner
2 New in town
Review 1
3 Talking about the weather
4 Talking about family and friends
5 Lost in the street
6 Talking about food and drinks
Review 2
7 Talking about likes and dislikes, wishes and desires
8 Talking about abilities and talents
9 Getting thirsty and other needs
Review 3
10 Being considerate in public spaces
11 Plans for the weekend and travel plans
12 Talking about time
Review 4
13 Talking about past experiences
14 Getting sick
15 Talking about where you are
Review 5
Key to exercises
Burmese-English glossary
Index
โฆ Subjects
Burmese language
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