- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Teach Yourself; 3rd Revised edition edition (28 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340958901
- ISBN-13: 978-0340958902
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 568,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This synopsis refers to the coursebook. The book is accompanied by audio material on two CDs (9780340958926). The course is available for purchase as a pack comprising the coursebook and double CD (ISBN 9780340958919).
Teach Yourself Panjabi (comprising a coursebook and audio support on a double CD) has been designed for the absolute beginner who may or may not have studied a language before. The course will be useful to people who want to learn Panjabi in order to speak with their Panjabi friends and relatives, to communicate with Panjabi communities in relation to their work, to learn about aspects of Panjabi culture and society or to travel to the Panjab itself. The course will also be useful to those who already know a little Panjabi but who may not have the confidence to speak, or to those who are fluent but need to learn to read and write the Gurmukhi script.
The course is divided into two parts:
- the first part (units 1-10) is specifically designed for those who want to learn the basics of grammar and vocabulary in order to be able to communicate in a simple manner and to read and write simple sentences.
- the second part (units 11-16) will help you expand your knowledge of spoken Panjabi further and become proficient in the Gurmukhi script.
Overall, the course introduces you to a wide range of vocabulary and covers the basic grammar of Panjabi. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand the spoken language to communicate in Panjabi in a number of everyday situations and also have a level of understanding of the written language to begin to read newspapers and write letters.
The book (ISBN 9780340958902) is accompanied by audio material on two CDs (9780340958926). The course is available for purchase as a pack comprising the coursebook and double CD (ISBN 9780340958919).
Teach Yourself Panjabi (comprising a coursebook and audio support on a double CD) has been designed for the absolute beginner who may or may not have studied a language before. The course will be useful to people who want to learn Panjabi in order to speak with their Panjabi friends and relatives, to communicate with Panjabi communities in relation to their work, to learn about aspects of Panjabi culture and society or to travel to the Panjab itself. The course will also be useful to those who already know a little Panjabi but who may not have the confidence to speak, or to those who are fluent but need to learn to read and write the Gurmukhi script.
The course is divided into two parts:
- the first part (units 1-10) is specifically designed for those who want to learn the basics of grammar and vocabulary in order to be able to communicate in a simple manner and to read and write simple sentences.
- the second part (units 11-16) will help you expand your knowledge of spoken Panjabi further and become proficient in the Gurmukhi script.
Overall, the course introduces you to a wide range of vocabulary and covers the basic grammar of Panjabi. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand the spoken language to communicate in Panjabi in a number of everyday situations and also have a level of understanding of the written language to begin to read newspapers and write letters.
The book (ISBN 9780340958902) is accompanied by audio material on two CDs (9780340958926). The course is available for purchase as a pack comprising the coursebook and double CD (ISBN 9780340958919).
About the Author
Surjit Singh Kalra is founder and director of the Panjabi Language Development Board in the UK. He retired in 1992 as Head of the Community Language Service for Birmingham Education Authority.
Navtej Kaur Purewal is a lecturer in sociology at the University of Manchester. She teaches Development and South Asian Studies.
Sue Tyson-Ward was formerly Subject Officer for Community Language examinations at Cambridge Examinations Board and is now a language consultant and teacher in adult education.
Navtej Kaur Purewal is a lecturer in sociology at the University of Manchester. She teaches Development and South Asian Studies.
Sue Tyson-Ward was formerly Subject Officer for Community Language examinations at Cambridge Examinations Board and is now a language consultant and teacher in adult education.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
The combination of book and cassette does not work in this case. It is very difficult to match your place in the book, and the cassette. The book in the first chapter tries to explain too much and does build step by step, but just throws the information at you at fast rate. I was disappointed with the cassette, I was hoping to use it in the car. The cassette can not be used with out the book, and does not lend itself for learning conversation. An example of this is when you are introduced to the numbers up to 20, you are told the numbers once, there isn't a pause after the numbers so you do not have time to repeat them. Then you are straight on to another subject. All 20 numbers are said in about 20 seconds.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is certainly comprehensive, and perhaps that is the problem - it was too much with the tapes not being linked very well with the text, and far too much emphasis on written panjabi, with later lessons being written in the panjabi script; and for someone just wishing to get a basic grasp of the language is far too complicated.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It looks like this course was initially written by someone who knows the language and then reworked by someone who does not. It is not consistent, there are overlaps, and contradictions. It is very difficult to follow and has left me with too many unanswered questions. I am now using another book, actually two other courses. I would not recommend this course to anyone.
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The best there is... of not a lot!
I purchased this set with the aim of improving my spoken Punjabi language skills as an occasional but not infrequent visitor to India. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Richard Appleby
Need the book??
The book to accompany the Audio CD is ISBN
Teach Yourself Panjabi (TY Complete Courses)
Teach Yourself Panjabi (TY Complete Courses)
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by C. X. Linton-Willoughby
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The audio CD which accompanies this book is ISBN 0340958928
Teach Yourself Panjabi
Teach Yourself Panjabi
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by C. X. Linton-Willoughby
panjabi
Well recorded and when used in conjunction with the book it realy does what it says on the tin! Within days I was able to hold a limited conversation with a native Punjabi... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by P. J. De Maziere
Panjabi grammar at last!
I found the book very helpful but I can already read and speak basic Panjabi and was looking for a book dealing with grammar. Read more
Published on 1 July 2008 by Lucky
Rubbish
The Synopsis is utter crap. It tells you that you will learn so much, but what it doesn't tell you is that if you buy the audio cd as I did, then without the book its completely... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2006 by Raj
Too many cooks spoil the broth
This course is very difficult to follow. It looks like the different sections do not go well together. It displays language rather than teaching it. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2003 by Wayne McDonald
Not learner friendly
I am a charity worker and need to speak foreign languages in my work. I have learned them mainly using Teach Yourself courses. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2003
There is much better
The text and the tapes do not go well together. Worse, there is no progression in the teaching of the language. It is all disconnected chunks and there may be some mistakes. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2003 by "martiamgalovic"
Engaging, motivating and supportive.
Wonderful book for the speaker of English with no previous knowledge of Punjabi to start accessing the facinating world of Asian languages. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2002 by k.moore10@ntlworld.com
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