Basics of Modern Spoken Tibetan (English and Tibetan Edition)

By Tashi

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8185102740
• ISBN13: 9788185102740
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Educa Books
• Length: 185 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

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A Basic Grammar of Modern Spoken Tibetan

This is a great book for people who are already familiar with the script and just want to learn more about the spoken language since there is virtually no information about pronunciation.Unlike many books about the language though, it does include a one page overview of the correct order of strokes for writing Tibetan characters and a brief introduction to the different Tibetan characters and sequences of characters (rango, lango, sango, wazur, etc.).Another nice feature is the inclusion of the Tibetan name for nearly every part of speech (which is not always as recognizable as its English counterpart) -- something that's very necessary when referring to grammar books written in Tibetan.The book covers all the basic parts of Tibetan grammar, focusing predominantly on the spoken language and also offering some insight into the use of honorifics. A section at the end of the book provides a glimpse at some standard formulas used in Tibetan letters and correspondence. There's also a brief overview of the various Tibetan particles in table format for easy reference.The English and Tibetan text are set in large easy-to-read typefaces.