Teach Yourself Sanskrit: A Complete Course for Beginners

by Michael Coulson

Other authorsJames Benson (Editor), Richard F. Gombrich
Paperback, 1992

Status

Available

Call number

491.282421

Publication

Teach Yourself Books (1992), Edition: 2nd, Paperback, 540 pages

Description

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Sanskrit offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the inscriptions and texts from this ancient and religiously significant Indian language. Structured around authentic material, and introducing the Devangari script for those who wish to take their understanding further, this first updated new edition for some twenty years also features: -15 learning units plus glossary and reference section -Authentic materials - language taught through key texts -Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary -Covers Devangari script -A new Preface and updated further resources -Additional learning activities -Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.… (more)

User reviews

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One of the best resources to learn the Sanskrit language that I have ever used.

Language

Original publication date

1976
1992

Physical description

540 p.; 5.12 inches

ISBN

0340568674 / 9780340568675
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