Maya for Travelers and Students : A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan /
Bevington, Gary
Maya for Travelers and Students : A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan / Gary Bevington. - 1 online resource (251 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Learning Indigenous Languages -- 2. Maya and Spanish -- 3. Pronunciation and Spelling -- 4. Grammar -- 5. How to Talk about Things -- 6. Some Final Thoughts -- 7. Further Reading -- Glossary -- Index
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The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book. Note: The supplemental audiocasette, Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students, is now available as a free download.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780292759572
10.7560/708389 doi
Maya language--English.--Conversation and phrase books
Mayas--Social life and customs.
Yucatan Peninsula--Description and travel.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General.
497/.415
Maya for Travelers and Students : A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan / Gary Bevington. - 1 online resource (251 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Learning Indigenous Languages -- 2. Maya and Spanish -- 3. Pronunciation and Spelling -- 4. Grammar -- 5. How to Talk about Things -- 6. Some Final Thoughts -- 7. Further Reading -- Glossary -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
The Yucatan Peninsula draws many North American and European travelers each year to view the ruins of the pre-Columbian Classical Maya civilization and the abundant native flora and fauna. For these travelers, as well as armchair travelers and students, Gary Bevington has prepared the first general English-language introduction to Yucatec Maya, the native language of the people indigenous to the region. Written in nontechnical terms for learners who have a basic knowledge of simple Mexican Spanish, the book presents easily understood, practical information for anyone who would like to communicate with the Maya in their native language. In addition to covering the pronunciation and grammar of Maya, Bevington includes invaluable tips on learning indigenous languages "in the field." Most helpful are his discussions of the cultural and material worlds of the Maya, accompanied by essential words and expressions for common objects and experiences. A Maya-English-Spanish glossary with extensive usage examples and an English-Maya glossary conclude the book. Note: The supplemental audiocasette, Spoken Maya for Travelers and Students, is now available as a free download.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780292759572
10.7560/708389 doi
Maya language--English.--Conversation and phrase books
Mayas--Social life and customs.
Yucatan Peninsula--Description and travel.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General.
497/.415