<P><EM>Colloquial Burmese</EM> provides a step-by-step course in Burmese as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Burmese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.</P><P></P><P>Key features include:</P><UL><P><LI>progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills</LI><LI>structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar</LI><LI>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises</LI><LI>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios</LI><LI>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</LI><LI>review chapters at intervals throughout the text providing motivational checklists of language points covered</LI><LI>an overview of the sounds of Burmese</LI><LI>A full answer key and glossary at the back of the book</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>