Reading & Writing Thai: A Workbook for Self-Study

Author: Jintana Rattanakhemakorn
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462923461
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book! Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai. This easy-to-use workbook shows you how to write and pronounce each letter correctly and then shows you how they are combined into syllables and words. Before you know it, flash cards you'll be reading and writing complete sentences! The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills. This comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes: An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tones Exercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the book Free downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary Free audio recordings by native Thai speakers Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.

Reading and Writing Korean

Author: Jieun Kiaer
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462922457
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
The easy way to learn the Korean Hangeul writing system! Fans of K-Pop and Korean dramas as well as beginning students of Korean will love this handy guide to the Korean Hangeul alphabet. Designed for both self-study students and use in a classroom, no prior knowledge of Korean is needed. With this workbook, you'll quickly learn to read, write and pronounce the letters and hundreds of useful Korean words and phrases. Reading and Writing Korean includes: Free online audio recordings to teach you to pronounce all the sounds of the language correctly Fun exercises to help you memorize a broad range of vocabulary--from numbers and Korean foods to pop culture and social media A set of free downloadable flash cards to help you memorize letters and words A complete answer key for all the exercises Mnemonic illustrations to help memorize the sounds of the letters Oxford University instructors Jieun Kiaer and Derek Driggs present the vowels, consonants, syllables and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach which takes you from copying individual letters to writing complete words and sentences in no time at all!

Reading & Writing Vietnamese: A Workbook for Self-Study

Author: Tri C. Tran
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462923038
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
The perfect book for beginners to learn all the basics of Vietnamese! Reading & Writing Vietnamese offers an easy way to learn how to speak, read and write in Vietnamese. Often a difficult language to learn, this book is specially designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking the language guides learners through all the sounds of Vietnamese, including consonants, vowels and tones, the Vietnamese alphabet and more. This easy-to-use workbook includes lessons comes with free native-speaker audio recordings that allow you to practice hearing and speaking the sounds and basic vocabulary and phrases, as well as flash cards to download and print from home. Author Tri C. Tran has over 20 years of experience as a Vietnamese language teacher and has designed a series of lessons that are perfect for beginners. The book includes: A basic introduction to all the sounds of the language and how to read and write them The system of Vietnamese tones--how to distinguish them and pronounce them correctly Free audio recordings by native speakers help you accurately pronounce Vietnamese Free downloadable flashcards to help you learn the Vietnamese alphabet and basic vocabulary Extensive exercises (including dialogues, listening drills, building sentences, fill-in-the blanks, readings, and multiple-choice) to reinforce each lesson Interesting cultural information on Vietnamese customs, pastimes, foods and everyday life An index of grammatical terms and a Vietnamese-English glossary .

Reading & Writing Burmese: A Workbook for Self-Study

Author: A Zun Mo
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462923127
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
The easy and accessible way to learn the Burmese writing system! With this handy guide to the Burmese alphabet, you'll quickly learn how to read, write and pronounce Burmese letters as well as hundreds of useful words and phrases--no prior knowledge necessary! Experienced language teachers and authors A Zun Mo and Angus Johnstone present consonants, vowels and tones, and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach. Start by tracing and copying individual letters before progressing to writing complete words and sentences. This interactive workbook includes: Free online audio recordings that teach you to pronounce all the sounds of Burmese correctly Fun exercises to help you learn a broad range of useful vocabulary--numbers, family and friends, Burmese foods, and more Mnemonic illustrations to help you memorize the sounds of letters Clearly structured lessons with ample opportunity for writing and reading practice A set of free downloadable flash cards A complete answer key for all the exercises This resource is perfect for self-study learners, but can also be used for classroom instruction.

Research in Education

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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 914

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True to Life Elementary Personal Study Workbook

Author: Joanne Collie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521421416
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
True to Life is a five level course designed specifically for adult learners.

Resources in Education

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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340

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Modern Dreams

Author: Beng-Lan Goh
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 150171919X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
A fascinating ethnographic study of the cultural politics of urban redevelopment in Kampung Serani, one Penang community, in the 1990s. Through interviews, newspaper reports, and other records, Goh considers changing notions of culture, ethnic identity, and urban space.

Paths to Conflagration

Author: Mayurī Ngaosīvat
Publisher: SEAP Publications
ISBN: 9780877277231
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
A reexamination of the historical relationship between Laos and Thailand, by two preeminent Lao historians who bring to light a wealth of new source material in their evaluation of the Laotian leader, Chao Anou, and his failed revolt against Siam. This book challenges conventional Thai interpretations of that event and of the political conflicts leading up to it.

Fear and Sanctuary

Author: Hazel J. Lang
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 150171936X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247

Book Description
An examination of the plight of the refugees of Burma's protracted civil war, many of whom have fled across the border into Thailand. This study looks at the changing nature of the refugee situation and the responses of the parties involved, including the United Nations, the refugees themselves, and governments in both Bangkok and Rangoon. In the process, Fear and Sanctuary addresses pertinent international questions regarding civil war, ethnic resistance against an oppressive state, displacement, and refugee protection.