Summary: | Macedonian, the official language of the Republic of Macedonia, is spoken dv two and a half million people in the Balkans, (North America, Australia, and other emigre communities around the world. This award winning textbook by Christina E. Kramer and Liljana Mitkovska provides a basic introduction to the language. Students will learn to speak, read, write, and understand Macedonian while discussing family, work, recreation, music, food, health, housing, travel, and other topics. Intended to cover one year of intensive study, this third edition updates the vocabulary, adds material to help students appreciate the underlying structure of the language, and offers a wide variety of new, proficiency based readings and exercises to boost knowledge of Macedonian history, culture, literature, folklore, and traditions. "Combines sophisticated linguistic understanding with texts, grammar explanations, and cultural information. ... The most creative and resourceful South Slavic textbook currently available."--Margaret H. Beissinger, Princeton University --Book Jacket.
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