Dictionary and accompanying phrase book useful for beginners
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I am a complete beginner in Armenian. My interest in it cameabout as a result of my having an Armenian roommate. Having been raised in Bowie, Maryland, he speaks English as well as I do, so communication isn't the issue. However, as a linguist who has dabbled in languages as diverse as Arabic and Esperanto, my curiosity is peaked every time I hear him speak Armenian on the phone with his family members. So when I stumbled across this book, I was very pleased. The dictionary is accompanied by a six-page phrase book with very useful terminology dealing with mealtime vocabulary, telling time, greetings, directions, and the names of the most common places a person might go in the course of a day including such generic terms as "inside", "downstairs" and "home" as well as "store", "movie theatre", "restaurant", etc. Days of the week, family members, and the basic emotions are also covered, and a few more common person words are included, as well, such as "friend",an Armenian speaker. And, at $10, the price is right, too. Incidentally, the book can be useful to those who already speak Armenian but need a reference for spelling. I'd be interested in hearing about others' experiences with this book so feel free to write me if you wish. I'd also be interested in tips on other books or anything else that might help me to gain more skill at speaking and understanding Armenian. END
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