Burmese for Beginners (English and Burmese Edition) Paperback – April 1, 2007

I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and CD combo so far. It is the most informative and trustworthy system for learning Burmese that I have come across so far and I have been looking for months!This is an intensive program and is probably only suited to those who are willing to put lots of time and effort into learning Burmese properly. If you are after a system that will just teach you what you need to know to visit as a tourist I would recommend Burmese By Ear (which can be downloaded for free, just ask google;)) over this combo, but I would recommend spending the money on This Burmese for Beginners Book for anyone wanting to thoroughly learn Burmese to communicate effectively for long stays in Burma.Also I have friends in Burma who I visit every year and can say that they have taught me enough to know that other systems (I wont mention names but they are usually the first you might find if looking for how to learn Burmese on the internet) are not trustworthy and don't teach enough to be understood well in Burma.This book and CD combo works well because it teaches the grammar and sentance structure, the whys of how Burmese works and proper pronouciation, and I have found other systems to be lacking in these things. This criticism does not include Burmese By Ear, which is the only other system I trust.Hope this helps you!

I bought the book and tape because I'm teaching a class of pre-literate Burmese refugees. They are charming, retirement-age folks who have never been to school. I'm hoping my difficulties with Burmese (considerable!) will show them how wonderfully well they're doing in English. They think the book is very amusing. I can now say "Thank you" and count to six on a good day. I hope they can pass the tests necessary for citizenship. and I can count to ten.Thanks for your interestMargaret

I do wish there were some pauses and prompts to repeat between each of the audio clips on the CD's. The book is well organized and supported by the CD's, the combination gives you a thorough structure in which to struggle with the tonal language that is Burmese. I intend to be able to cover the basics before arriving in Myanmar and hopefully master "I would like a beer please...No, make that two beers" in time for Dinner on the first day. I think I have my hands full and Burmese for Beginners is keeping me on track very nicely thank you.

This is a great learning resource if you have the time and patience to do it. I am still using it and find it to be extremely helpful. It provides tools needed to understand the language and its grammar. It really is the best I have found for learning to speak, read and write the language.

the last three tracks on CD 1 were badly mastered, such that they could not play smoothly. have not listened to CDs 2 and 3 yet.

I like the book, but as a beginner I like something that will explain it better. I have no language skills at all, but I like to learn, so if you have something would easy, let me know.

Thorough study with useful phrases that are ready for immediate use. Nicely laid out and works for the English speaking student to grasp quickly

I am enjoying this! The CDs are a must with my Texas drawl! It is well thought out. I am finding it easier than I thought it would be.

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Buon testo per debuttare nello studio di questa lingua affascinantissima quanto mai sconosciuta. Imprescindibili le registrazioni. Il taglio del volume, invece, necessita secondo me di revisioni e di rielaborazioni; in primis nella scelta dei vocaboli e conseguentemente delle frasi... a volte decisamente bizzarre, anche se utili per l' ascolto della pronuncia in questa prima fase di studio. Volume utile, da portarsi dietro in un viaggio in Birmania e sicuramente utile da testare con i parlanti nativi.

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