| A Beginners' Guide to Tajiki Contributor(s): Baizoyev, Azim (Author), Hayward, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415315980 ISBN-13: 9780415315982 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $63.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: This textbook has been written for English-speakers learning Tajiki. Each lesson contains the following sections: - A short commentary in English on the subject around which the lesson has been prepared; - A key vocabulary list on the lesson's theme; - Dialogues focussed around the theme of the lesson; - A grammar section introducing one or more points of grammar - Exercises providing opportunities for controlled practice of new vocabulary and grammar presented in that lesson; - Many lessons also include proverbs and short texts followed by discussion questions - A quiz, to promote free language practice or encourage thinking about how to ask and answer questions. There are also appendices containing useful information, e.g. examples of formal/informal letters, invitations, congratulation/condolence speeches, etc. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Miscellaneous - Foreign Language Study | Arabic - Foreign Language Study | Russian |
| Dewey: 491.578 |
| LCCN: 2003013058 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.45 lbs) 386 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a conversational approach to the teaching and learning of the Tajiki language. It uses authentic language material to help learners as they proceed through its topic-based lessons. Its emphasis on the spoken language promotes oral fluency alongside written skills. Both lessons and appendices present new vocabulary and grammar simply and recycle material to provide opportunities for both controlled and free language learning. |