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Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, one of the official languages of India, and it is spoken in the neighbouring regions of Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Urdu uses a modified version of the Arabic script, but it is presented here in the roman alphabet. The two-way dictionary and the practical, travel-oriented phrasebook pertain to everything from technology to Islamic culture. You will find an introduction to the language, useful tips for travel in Pakistan, and regional cultural information to help make your stay in the Urdu-speaking world a pleasant one.
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Nicholas Awde is a writer and regional consultant based in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Peter Maghashyan is a freelance journalist, analyst, and consultant on regional, political, and economic issues. He is based in Yerevan, Armenia.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is a good book but only if you have learnt the basic alphabet system and the way different letters make different sounds in different words.the phrases are good for travel but are not always spelt as they should sound resulting in some confusion my husband knows the language and i bought this just as a base to learn usefulphrase which it has taught me but only after reading some back to my husband did i realise certain words had es where it should be and a or as where there needed to be an i and so on good to start on but be prepared to struggle if you dont have help
Format:Paperback
Excellent, the of the phrasebook/dictionary is very convenient and easy to carry in a bag etc. Very simple and easy to understand.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Very good book for westerners
11 April 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very solid book for people who don't have the time or patience to figure out Urdu script! Covers a lot of essential material. Not sure what is going on with this other reviewer because he seems to have given a positive review but only 1 star? In any case, this probably works better than the lonely planet one if you are just interested in getting by with spoken Urdu and don't have a current need for learning other languages.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
great book
28 July 2008
Format:Paperback
great book ! its romanized - no need to learn "urdu letters" , really nice for beginners (but not only) , contains: VERY basic grammar, pronunciation, alphabet, DICTIONARY UR-ENG/ENG-UR, phrasebook and little bit about culture (very intersting information!) . Small size, fits in the pocket. Highly recommended!
for REAL urdu grammar, check here ---> Urdu: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Grammars) - great!
for REAL urdu grammar, check here ---> Urdu: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Grammars) - great!
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Very Comprehensive Guide
11 April 2007
Format:Paperback
I found this phrase book a very useful tool. It is ideal for someone going abroad or working in a community setting. Also the romanized form is a good starting point for people initially learning the language.
I have purchased two of these books as gifts and both recipients have spoken highly of it.
I have purchased two of these books as gifts and both recipients have spoken highly of it.
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