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Colloquial Tamil is easy to use and completely up to date! Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to spoken Tamil. While emphasis is placed on colloquial spoken Tamil, you are given a useful introduction to formal speech and the written language as well. What makes Colloquial Tamil your best choice in personal language learning? Emphasis on authentic conversational language clear explanations on how to pronounce and write the language helpful grammar notes and reference grammar comprehensive vocabulary lists (Tamil-English and English-Tamil) lively illustrations and fascinating cultural insights throughout. By the end of this rewarding course, you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Tamil in a broad range of everyday situations. Thesetwo 60-minuteaudio CDs complement the book. Recorded by native speakers, they will help you with your pronunciation and listening skills.
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The ideal introduction to spoken and written Tamil. Focuses on the standard language of Tamil Nadu in South India, while providing a useful introduction to formal speech and the written language.
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'Surpasses many of the previous publications not only in terms of the composition of the text but also in the systematic presentation of the text on two tapes and on two CDs.' - Archiv Orientálni. Quarterly Journal of African and Asian Studies, vol. 72
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'Surpasses many of the previous publications not only in terms of the composition of the text but also in the systematic presentation of the text on two tapes and on two CDs.' - Archiv Orientálni. Quarterly Journal of African and Asian Studies, vol. 72
