- Paperback: 476 pages
- Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press (May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0299161749
- ISBN-13: 978-0299161743
- Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 23 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,405,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This comprehensive teaching grammar of standard Macedonian for English speakers aims to provide in one year of intensive study a basic knowledge of the Macedonian language and an introduction to Macedonian life, culture, history and literature. The text integrates langauge learning with culture; provides basic grammar and vocabulary; includes lively dialogues of Macedonian families in Toronto, Canada and in Skopje; and contains readings from Macedonian literature, folklore, poetry and history.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent teacher!,
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This review is from: Macedonian: A Course for Beginning and Intermediate Students (Paperback)
This book was definately well written and will fulfill its purpose if properly used by anyone! I am so thrilled that I have found a book that teaches Macedonian. I could never find one until now and I am thrilled that it is so well done and usable!
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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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A Great Book ....but, a giant deficit.....,
By Galina Schneider - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Macedonian: A Course for Beginning and Intermediate Students (Paperback)
Christina's Kramer, well respected both as a linguist as well as by the Macedonian community, has written a great book, complete in terms of Macedonian grammar, everyday speech and as a cultural learning tool. The cultural selections included in the chapters are a delight, ranging from folk tales to decriptions of both modern and traditional weddings. Professor Kramer has spent a lot of time in the Macedonian community both in Macedonia and in the diaspora and its shows in her treatment of topics. The author also has an evident sense of humour which breaks the tedium of the exercizes. Another great asset of the book is the rechnik/dictionary included at the back of the book along with other very useful appendices. However, the giant deficit is the long term lack of the "CD-ROM" which is over a year overdue. Without the CD ROM , casette tapes, and suggested answers to the numerous exercises, the student runs the risk of reinforcing misperceived and wrong grammar and constructions, has nothing to learn pronunciation and practice speaking, and the process of learning is slowed. The lack of supporting materials render the book very difficult to use for self study. These deficits will be overcome when the CD ROM and searchable dictionary become available, one presumes. Until then, it would be best to use this book with a tutor or native speaker. It is great that the book exists and represents a large improvement over the "Zboruvajte li Makedonski" text, workbook and tape series. A minor point or two: It would be nice, for the sake fo students carrying this text, if it had been in two parts and in a smaller sized format. The large format still does not allow for doing the exercises in the text, and adds a bit of weight to the old backpack. However, the binding seems sturdy enough and the paper of good quality, so the student need not worry about the text disintegrating halfway through the course. 11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
At last a book on how to learn Macedonian,
By F. MICHAEL ZULIM - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Macedonian: A Course for Beginning and Intermediate Students (Paperback)
To all my fellow readers and language lovers. This book is an excellent starting point on learning the language of Macedonia. Being a new democracy, this country has struggled for its identity. I have been to Macedonia on 3 occassions and now I can learn the language that my beloved father spoke. He is gone now and I am trying to learn it. This book has helped me tremendously in learing the grammer and colloquial expressions of the language. I also speak Greek and there are many words of greek and turkish origin in the language. The teacher, Mrs. Kramer is an excellent instuctor and she details the lessons excellently. I am about half way done in the course and I am learning so much. My Macedonian friends are impressed with my progress and compliment the book that is helping me. I am waiting for the CD rom course to compliment the book. Good luck on learning macedonian and you will have made an excellent choice in selecting this very excellent book.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not only is the book great...,
By "liat_uy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Macedonian: A Course for Beginning and Intermediate Students (Paperback)
Not only is the text great for learning Macedonian, but Prof. Kramer is also my professor! And having her teach from this book is a great experience! I have NO KNOWLEDGE of Macedonian whatsoever (I am Chinese), and only took the course to fill a graduation requirement for my programme. However, after having her share her zest, love and knowledge for the language and its culture, I do have to say that Macedonian is now one of my favourtie courses!The text has exercises that focus on many linguistic aspects of the language. It is certainly written with the English speaker in mind. It helps the English speaker learn Macedonian by drawing parallels and examples from the English language and how those concepts in English translate into Macedonian. As a linguist, she is able to provide knowledge into Macedonian grammer rather than saying "this and this happens in Macedonian because it does!" Because she is able to provide linguistic analysis that is accessible to a person with little or no linguistic background, you feel that the knowledge you gain from this text is very well grounded. The CD is a must, especially if you do not have exposure to the language, in order to understand the tone, stress and intonation of the language. My favourite thing about learning Macedonian? Being able to overhear Macedonian conversations on the bus and actually understand it and to be able to say /dobar den/ and see the looks on Macedonian people's faces! |
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