Kenneth Wong, a translator, author, and native Burmese speaker who emigrated to the United States, is the ideal guide for travelers who want to master spoken Burmese-fast. Specially designed for beginning learners who have no prior knowledge of the language, Easy Burmese is fully romanized throughout and focused on conversational rather than written Burmese. For a fraction of the cost of expensive language products, this book introduces all the basics of the spoken language with an emphasis on practical daily conversations and vocabulary. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, Easy Burmese includes: Structured, progressive lessons to build confidence quickly Practical dialogues focused on daily communication Manga illustrations to facilitate easy memorization Useful notes on the Burmese script, pronunciation and accent Greetings, requests, honorific forms, and etiquette tips Native-speaker audio recordings to help with pronunciation and intonation A dictionary of commonly-used Burmese words and phrases So easy to use, learners can start reading Easy Burmese on the way to the airport and begin efficiently communicating as soon as they land!
