Burmese

<p><em>Burmese: A Comprehensive Grammar</em> is a complete reference guide to modern Burmese grammar. It presents a fresh and thorough description of the language concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Burmese. </p><p>The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Burmese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language with clear explanations. Throughout the emphasis is on Burmese as used by present-day native speakers. </p><p>Features include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>detailed treatment of the common grammatical structures and parts of speech</li> <p> </p> <li>particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty</li> <p> </p> <li>all examples given in Burmese script IPA phonetic transcription and English</li> <p> </p> <li>glossary of linguistic terminology </li> </ul><p>The <i>Grammar</i> is the ideal reference source for intermediate to advanced learners and users of Burmese and will remain the standard reference work for years to come.</p>