TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bevington,Gary
TI  - Maya for Travelers and Students: A Guide to Language and Culture in Yucatan 
SN  - 9780292759572
U1  - 497/.415 20
PY  - 2021///]
CY  - Austin : 
PB  - University of Texas Press, 
KW  - Maya language
KW  - Conversation and phrase books
KW  - English
KW  - Mayas
KW  - Social life and customs
KW  - Yucatan Peninsula--Description and travel
KW  - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General
KW  - bisacsh
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.7560/708389
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780292759572
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9780292759572/original
ER  -