Shinzato, Rumiko
Basic Okinawan: From Conversation to Grammar
- ISBN 13:
- 9780824893651
- author:
- Shinzato, Rumiko
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Hawaii Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 25.9 x 18.3 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Develop your conversational skills and build a solid understanding of Okinawan grammar and vocabulary with this comprehensive language guide. The lessons are designed for students learning in the classroom or on their own, without prior knowledge of Japanese.
The book introduces grammar and vocabulary through engaging stories and authentic dialogues, focusing on cultural themes and offering concise explanations, exercises, and situation-based applications. Cultural notes advance the unit's themes, linking language learning to history, geography, literature, religion, and popular culture.
Part II explains the grammar introduced in Part I, arranged by topic, allowing students to review and reinforce their knowledge from a fresh perspective. The book also includes an appendix with comprehensive vocabulary and construction lists, as well as resources for further reading and study.