Burmese Intensive Beginners
For learners with no previous knowledge of the language
Duration:
Twenty hours over five days, daytimes
Mode of Attendance: Full Time
Description
The course is aimed at complete beginners with no previous knowledge of spoken or written Burmese. There will be 10 classes lasting two hours, and you should expect to spend about two hours studying for each class. You should bear this in mind before committing to the course.
We will spend half the time on acquiring the basics of the spoken language, and half on learning to read and write the beautiful Burmese script.
Fee for this course
The fee for this 20-hour course is £295 payable in advance.
Terms and Conditions
See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.
How to Apply for this Course
You can apply and pay online or by post.
Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
Materials
The spoken language classes will use the course Burmese by Ear by John Okell free to download from www.soas.ac.uk/bbe - and in this intensive course we should reach Unit 4 or Unit 5 of the book (forming basic statements and questions, language useful in cafés, restaurants, taking taxis).
We will provide materials for learning to read and write Burmese, and can cover all basic elements of the writing system in the time available.
All students will need to have an mp3 player for listening to recorded learning materials.
Timetable
This intensive courses takes place at the Bloomsbury or Vernon Square campus of SOAS over these dates and times:
Mon 10 to Fri 14 September
4 hours per day: 10am to 12noon, 2pm to 4pm
