Burmese Stories for Language Learners: Short Stories and Folktales in Burmese and English 1st Edition A Zun Mo

Burmese Stories for Language Learners: Short Stories and Folktales in Burmese and English – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780804854498,0804854491

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804854491
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804854498
• Author(s): A Zun Mo, Angus Johnstone

Aimed at beginning to intermediate language learners, this book introduces 25 stories from Myanmar in parallel Burmese and English versions presented on facing pages. It can be used as a reader in Burmese language courses or by anyone who simply wishes to enjoy stories from Myanmar, both modern and traditional, and develop a deeper understanding of Burmese language and culture.

This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary as well as their listening and reading comprehension. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity as the reader’s language skills improve.

Table contents:

1. How to Use This Book
2. The Burmese Language: An Overview
3. A Brief History of the Burmese Language
4. Romanization, Pronunciation and Tones
5. The Burmese Alphabet
6. The Stories
7. Meeting New People
8. My Favorite Foods
9. My Daily Routine
10. A Trip to the Market
11. Weather and the Seasons
12. Famous Places in Myanmar
13. The Water Festival
14. There’s a Ghost in My Room
15. A Young Billionaire
16. A Jungle Tale
17. The Rabbit in the Moon
18. The Golden Peacock
19. The Kind Monkey
20. The Bandit Who Became a Monk
21. I Did Not Cheat on You

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