Burmese for Beginners

Learn Burmese For Beginners

Want to learn Burmese (officially Myanmar)? Well congratulations on finding one of the best resources for Burmese beginners!

Burmese For Beginners is a self contained course that will send you on your way learning the language. The book comes with three audio CDs which follow along with the lessons found in the book itself. Listening is a crucial requirement as hearing the Burmese language regularly is key to learning how to speak it proficiently.

Burmese For Beginners is one of the leading products used in American language schools that teach Burmese!

Although 50 millon people live in Burma/Myanmar, few books have been written to teach it's language. This course aims to fill that gap.

By grabbing a copy of Burmese for Beginners you'll be fast tracking your way to mastering this language!

Burmese For Beginners Product Information

Burmese for Beginners
  • Author: Gene Mesher
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 290
  • Dimensions: 15.5cm x 21.5cm
  • CDs: 3 Audio
  • ISBN: 188752153-4

The book and it's audio CDs is effective for both an instructor led Burmese course or self-study. Each chapter introduces useful vocabulary, followed by realistic conversations, hands on writing and many exercises.

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Burmese-English Dictionary

Burmese-English Dictionary

If you also want a top quality Burmese dictionary then you can't go past the Burmese-English dictionary by Paiboon Publishing!

The Burmese-English Dictionary is cleverly designed in it's 'three-way' format which includes: English, Burmese sound and Burmese script. This means you always have a reference back to English and a guide to helping you pronounce the words.

This dictionary focuses on words that are useful in a Burmese contexts well as cultural, medical, scientific and legal terms which are of particular importance for foreigners travelling to Burma/Myanmar.

For each word you'll find each sound and tone is shown clearly and consistanly based on the most common colloquial pronunciation.

The Burmese writing system is fairly rationally organised, learning it isn't overly difficult and learning it will bring many benefits.

Burmese-English Dictionary Product Information

Burmese-English Dictionary
  • Author: Nance Cunningham & Aung Soe Min
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 934
  • Dimensions: 10.5cm x 14cm
  • ISBN: 9781887521581

This Burmese-English dictionary perfectly compliments Burmese for Beginners (seen above) which includes the same pronunciation system.

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Ideal Burmese Course Preparation

Before your sign up for a Burmese course you should consider using Burmese for Beginners as a primer to get you started.

If you have ever been to a language course before then you'll be familiar with that slightly uncomfortable feeling of wondering if you'll be able to keep up. Wouldn't you prefer to go to your Burmese course feeling confident instead?

Even if you simply concentrate on the Audio CDs that come with Burmese for Beginners you will be much better off than most of the other students and your motivation will continue to grow.

Learn Burmese Language Exchange

If you don't have any friends who speak Burmese then we recommend you find a language exchange partner.

A language exchange is simply finding someone who speaks Burmese (in this case) who wants to learn a language you can offer assistance in. You can then agree to meet regularly to exchange help and advice on learning each others language. This is also a cheap way to learn Burmese from an expert.

A language exchange is highly recommended even if you are attending a Burmese course as they can really accelerate your learning ability.

Burmese Language Facts

Here are some interesting facts about the Burmese language:

  • Burmese is one of the major South-East Asian languages.
  • Burmese is spoken by over 30 million people.
  • Over 10 million people speak Burmese as a second language.
  • It's classified into two categories: formal & colloquial (daily usage).
  • Burmese is a tonal language (4 tones).
  • The word order of the Burmese language is subject-object-verb.

When learning the Burmese language you'll find a Burmese dictionary extremely useful. Keep it in your bag and taking it where ever you go is a good idea.

Going to Burma/Myanmar?

If you are going to Burma/Myanmar then there are a couple of web sites that will interest you:

English is not as widely spoken as you may hope so prepare yourself early and start learning Burmese now. Burmese people are happy to help with your typical tourist questions but they need to understand you first. Learning to speak Burmese, at least a little, will make life much easier.