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PublisherGeorgetown University Press

ISBN-101589017781

ISBN-139781589017788

eBay Product ID (ePID)109157115

Product Key Features

Number of Pages688 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBeginning Urdu : a Complete Course

SubjectGeneral, Indic Languages

Publication Year2012

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorJoshua H. Pien

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight55.2 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2011-013455

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsBeginning Urdu is a welcome addition to the study of South Asian languages. I commend this book for its accuracy, thoroughness, and usefulness. Going through the book, one can clearly see that the authors have a meticulous understanding of language pedagogy principles and a knack of presenting materials with great sensitivity to learners' needs. One feels a fresh breeze in the selection of content and methodology here.

Grade FromCollege Freshman

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal491.43982421

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

Synopsis"Beginning Urdu" is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in realistic situations. This book and its accompanying audio files on CD contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. This title develops all four skills-listening, speaking, reading, writing-through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations. It is beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style. It introduces the sound system and script of Urdu. It is organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel. It features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters. It integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs. It provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning. It contains Urdu-English and English-Urdu glossaries. It includes three appendices-Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus. "Beginning Urdu" covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. This book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners., Beginning Urdu is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in realistic situations. The book and its accompanying audio files on CD contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. FEATURES - Develops all four skills--listening, speaking, reading, writing--through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations - Beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style - Introduces the sound system and script of Urdu - Organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel - Features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters - Integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs - Provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning - Contains Urdu-English and English-Urdu glossaries - Includes three appendices--Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus Beginning Urdu covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. The book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners., eTextbooks are now available through VitalSource.com! Beginning Urdu is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in real-life situations. The book and its accompanying audio files-available on the Press website-contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. FEATURES- Develops all four skills-listening, speaking, reading, writing--through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations- Beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style- Introduces the sound system and script of Urdu- Organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel- Features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters- Integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs- Provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning- Contains Urdu-English and English-Urdu glossaries - Includes three appendices--Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus Beginning Urdu covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. The book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners., eTextbooks are now available through VitalSource.com! Beginning Urdu is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in real-life situations. The book and its accompanying audio files-available on the Press website-contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. FEATURES * Develops all four skills--listening, speaking, reading, writing--through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations * Beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style * Introduces the sound system and script of Urdu * Organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel * Features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters * Integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs * Provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning * Contains Urdu-English and English-Urdu glossaries * Includes three appendices--Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus Beginning Urdu covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. The book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners., A complete first-year textbook that is designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in realistic situations. It develops all four skills-listening, speaking, reading, writing-through a range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations.

LC Classification NumberPK1973.P44 2011