Burmese: An Introduction to the Script, Book 3 (Book + 7 Cassettes) [Paperback]

John Okell (Author), with U Saw Tun and Daw Khin Mya Swe (Author), John Okell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1877979430 | ISBN-13: 978-1877979439 | Publication Date: September 1, 1994 | Edition: Pap/Cas

This book enables students with no previous knowledge of Burmese to become competent in reading and writing Burmese script. Includes 7 audio cassette tapes (to be upgraded to audio and MP3 CDs in 2008).

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About the Author

John Okell, a graduate of The Queen's College, Oxford, is lecturer emeritus in Burmese at the University of London's School of Oriental and Asian Studies. He is the author of numerous articles on Burmese grammar, linguistics, and lexicography as well as First Steps in Burmese (1989), Burmese (Myanmar) Dictionary of Grammatical Forms (2001), A Guide to the Romanization of Burmese (2002), and A Reference Grammar of Colloquial Burmese (2002)

Product Details

• Paperback: 428 pages
• Publisher: Southeast Asia Publications, Northern Illinois University; Pap/Cas edition (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877979430
• ISBN-13: 978-1877979439
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,422,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burmese: An Introduction to the Script, March 25, 2000

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Kaonohi Kai (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Burmese: An Introduction to the Script, Book 3 (Book + 7 Cassettes) (Paperback)

This is pretty much the book for learning the Burmese script.

Virtually nothing about the Burmese script has been overlooked and it will probably be a long time before a more authoritative book is available. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the Burmese script.

The Burmese typeface used throughout the whole series is clean, clear and easy to read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book to learn the Burmese script, December 3, 2009

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Ananda (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Burmese: An Introduction to the Script, Book 3 (Book + 7 Cassettes) (Paperback)

This is probably the best introductory book out there to learn the Burmese language. The audio recordings are extremely helpful to get the tones correct. John Okell does a thorough job of explaining the usage and pronunciations of all the consonants, vowels, and the different rule exceptions. It is good for self-study, but will be better if one can find a native Burmese speaker to help if there are questions.

A word of note: There is a new edition out with the same book, but with a CD instead of audio cassettes. Look for that version on the internet unless you prefer audio tapes.