Burmese (Myanmar) - An Introduction to the Script (Paperback)

Burmese has two styles of speaking and writing: the colloquial style, which is used for talking to friends and for writing letters, and the literary style, which is used in more formal contexts, such as academic articles, newspaper reports, and narrative passages in fiction. This volume, the final book in a four-part Burmese language course, introduces learners to the literary style. It assumes a prior knowledge of Burmese script and a grounding in the colloquial style. Okell starts with simple sentences, and, over a series of short lessons, gradually increases the range of vocabulary and the level of complexity. The texts Okell uses for study are excerpts from Burmese children's schoolbooks highlighting themes of home- and school-life and Burmese nationalism and independence. Each passage is accompanied by a full translation and is followed by a set of exercises designed to familiarize the reader with the new vocabulary and sentence structures. Accompanying audio files allow students to hear the texts read aloud. Language professors and their students, or those learning Burmese on their own, will appreciate the accessible approach and the manageable size of the lessons of the very practical textbooks in this series.

General

Imprint:	Northern Illinois University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	John Okell
As told to:	U Saw Tun • Daw Khin Mya Swe
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	302
ISBN-13:	978-0-87580-643-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Speaking / pronunciation skills > General
LSN:	0-87580-643-0
Barcode:	9780875806433

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