Basic Course Mongolian (7 CDs/Book)

An Introductory Course in Learning Mongolian!Authored by John G. Hangin, Indiana UniversityFor BeginnersBasic Course in Mongolian was created to provide essential knowledge of the structure of the language and a vocabulary sufficient to make practical use of both spoken and written Mongolian. It teaches the Khalka dialect, which is the standard written language in Mongolia, and uses the Cyrillic alphabet. The 24 units include sentences based on specific situations and notes explaining certain cultural features or idioms. Notes on Pronunciation are provided for the first three units where the phonetic system is discussed. Notes on Grammar explain grammatical features and drills provide practice with substitution, translation, and conversation. Short narrative material helps to develop proficiency in reading modern Mongolian writing.About the LanguageMongolian is the official language of Mongolia and best-known member of the Mongolic language family. It encompasses several dialects and i