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Title: Indonesian (Teach Yourself Books) by John B. Kwee, Teach Yourself Publishing, Christopher Byrnes ISBN: 0844237981 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: August, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3
Rating: 1
Summary: lousy
Comment: I'm amazed that this skimpy and superficial work didn't go out of print years ago, on merit. Oh well, I can say "The snake is poisonous." I wish I could say "The book is worthless." Then I would have learned something I could use.
Rating: 3
Summary: A good grammar book for beginners
Comment: I read this book because my boyfriend wanted to learn my language. I have to say that the book will really be helpful for beginners because the grammar sections (around chapter 4 to 10) is very clear and easy to understand. However, as an Indonesian, I must say that many of the words in the dictionary/vocabulary section are quite outdated - modern Indonesian hardly recognize some of the words anymore ;-) and some grammar explanations can be a little bit too simplified.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good, academic approach for the serious student.
Comment: This is a traditional style language learning manual. If you like an academic approach to learning then you will like this but I am not sure that it is well suited to those who wish to gain a useful knowledge in a short time for a trip. I do think that it is good for presenting grammar and structure to students who are serious about learning the language properly, maybe to read books and newspapers rather than to say just "Hello" and "Do you sell disposable razors". That this is an older text is apparant from reading the first couple of chapters which present words such as "hunter", "poisonous" and "tiger", which, although not immediately useful, are in keeping with the type of language learning approach of 20-30 years ago (ie with the focus being on grammar rather than vocabulary). A modern approach begins with useful expressions and high frequency words in keeping with current language trends. I personally like this book and the way it presents structure in a no nonsense academic way, but I am a linguist. For the non-linguist it may seem a little dull or hard-going. There is a high degree of straight learning (ie with no games or "fun" activities) that needs to go on to progress through each chapter which means that the responsibility to learn is entirely with the student. Explanations are full and clear but not unnecessarily overblown. The pronunciation section in chapter one is also very clear. I think that this would be great used in conjunction with a phrase book with tapes to get grammar as well as vocabulary. But if you want an immediate knowledge for use on your trip, you may be disappointed with this book.
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Title: Tuttle's Concise Indonesian Dictionary: English-Indonesian Indonesian-English by A.L.N., Sr. Kramer, Willie Koen ISBN: 0804818649 Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Pub. Date: June, 1993 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Bahasa Indonesia: Book 1: Introduction to Indonesian Language and Culture by Yohanni Johns, Robyn Stokes ISBN: 0945971567 Publisher: Periplus Editions Pub. Date: January, 1995 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Indonesian Phrase Book & Dictionary (Berlitz Phrase Books) by Berlitz Editorial Staff, Berlitz Publishing Company ISBN: 2831570921 Publisher: Berlitz Travel Guide Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: Indonesian: Start Speaking Today (Language 20) by Language 30 ISBN: 0910542686 Publisher: Educational Services Corp Pub. Date: December, 1994 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Making Out in Indonesian by Peter Constantine ISBN: 490073702X Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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