- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Teach Yourself (21 July 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034056489X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340564899
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 16.1 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,225,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"My Asian language specialist wants the book back off me, and that is a good a recommendation as any!" (Reference Reviews )
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This book/cassette pack course in spoken and written Bengali is for beginners or for those who want to brush up on rusty skills. The course is carefully graded, with the Bengali script being introduced gradually. There are explanations of Bengali grammar, realistic conversations and many exercises. There is also an optional section on Bengali literature. As well as being a course of self-study, "Teach Yourself Bengali" will also be useful as a teaching aid for classes or individuals. The course is also available in separate book and cassette formats. Other books by William Radice include, "Selected Poems of Rabindranath Tagore" and "Selected Short Stories of Rabindranath Tagore".
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have only just bought this book (up to about unit 6 in the first chapter) but already I am really enjoying it. The alphabet is explained very well and it seems so easy now to recognise Bengali characters. Willam Radice deserves a medal for what he's done, seeing as Bengali is still very much a minority language in the UK. The only complaint I have is that without the CD's or cassettes it is very difficult to pronounce anything. So if you're going to buy this book, buy it with the CD's as well.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book and tape set is at the pinnacle of language teaching. The book is set into clear chapters that are backed up by the excellent audio tape that informs of correct pronounciation.
Vocabulary is built up at a steady pace without becoming tedious and you really feel as though you are achieving something as you progress through the book. Being white and English, Bengali initially appeared a very daunting launguage to learn but this set ensures you do not become overwhelmed.
After completing this course I have been able to communicate with Bengali natives with much more ease and truly understand their background, for which I am incredibly grateful. This set is a must for anyone wanting to be able to read and write or just speak Bengali.
Vocabulary is built up at a steady pace without becoming tedious and you really feel as though you are achieving something as you progress through the book. Being white and English, Bengali initially appeared a very daunting launguage to learn but this set ensures you do not become overwhelmed.
After completing this course I have been able to communicate with Bengali natives with much more ease and truly understand their background, for which I am incredibly grateful. This set is a must for anyone wanting to be able to read and write or just speak Bengali.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I ordered this book as I intend to travel (in two months time) to West Bengal for postgraduate medical training. Within two days of studying this book, I managed to write many Bengali words. This book makes identifying Bengali words and phrases quite simple and smooth. A very good self-taught book that reflects on the modern teaching techniques at the University of London.
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