Are you looking for a complete course in Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) will guarantee success!
Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.
The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.
By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.
USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.
DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.
PRONUNCIATION
Don t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Malaysia.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you ve learnt and how to use it.
The course is available as a book (9781444101997), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444102000) and as a double CD (9781444102017).
By:
Christopher Byrnes,
Eva Nyimas,
Chistopher Byrnes,
Tam Lye Suan
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 190mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 752g
ISBN: 9781444102000
ISBN 10: 1444102001
Series: Teach Yourself Complete
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 August 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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Adult education
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
: Introduction and pronunciation : Introduction and pronunciation : Introduction and pronunciation 1.: Welcome to Malaysia - greetings/introductions/origins 1.: Welcome to Malaysia - greetings/introductions/origins 1.: Welcome to Malaysia - greetings/introductions/origins 2.: At the airport - yes/no questions/possession 2.: At the airport - yes/no questions/possession 2.: At the airport - yes/no questions/possession 3.: Getting to know you - personal information/nationalities and languages/basic questions 3.: Getting to know you - personal information/nationalities and languages/basic questions 3.: Getting to know you - personal information/nationalities and languages/basic questions 4.: Working and studying - talking about jobs and studies/ capabilities 4.: Working and studying - talking about jobs and studies/ capabilities 4.: Working and studying - talking about jobs and studies/ capabilities 5.: Family and home - talking about family members/location/numbers 5.: Family and home - talking about family members/location/numbers 5.: Family and home - talking about family members/location/numbers 6.: Tourist information - Asking for information/existence and location/more numbers/telling the time/ days of the week 6.: Tourist information - Asking for information/existence and location/more numbers/telling the time/ days of the week 6.: Tourist information - Asking for information/existence and location/more numbers/telling the time/ days of the week 7.: Invitations - making, accepting and declining invitations/ reasons / months 7.: Invitations - making, accepting and declining invitations/ reasons / months 7.: Invitations - making, accepting and declining invitations/ reasons / months 8.: Asking the way - Asking for and understanding directions/location 8.: Asking the way - Asking for and understanding directions/location 8.: Asking the way - Asking for and understanding directions/location 9.: Changing money - Higher numbers/ expressing distance, height and weight 9.: Changing money - Higher numbers/ expressing distance, height and weight 9.: Changing money - Higher numbers/ expressing distance, height and weight 10.: Transport - buying tickets/ getting around/time expressions 10.: Transport - buying tickets/ getting around/time expressions 10.: Transport - buying tickets/ getting around/time expressions 11.: Checking in - Getting accommodation/asking about services/saying what you usually do 11.: Checking in - Getting accommodation/asking about services/saying what you usually do 11.: Checking in - Getting accommodation/asking about services/saying what you usually do 12.: Clothes/Souvenir shopping - Expressing size, colour, and what things are made of 12.: Clothes/Souvenir shopping - Expressing size, colour, and what things are made of 12.: Clothes/Souvenir shopping - Expressing size, colour, and what things are made of 13.: Eating out - How to order food from street vendors and in restaurants 13.: Eating out - How to order food from street vendors and in restaurants 13.: Eating out - How to order food from street vendors and in restaurants 14.: At the supermarket - Shopping for food/understanding a recipe 14.: At the supermarket - Shopping for food/understanding a recipe 14.: At the supermarket - Shopping for food/understanding a recipe 15.: Hobbies and free time - Expressing likes, dislikes/saying how long you have been doing something/ hobbies and sports 15.: Hobbies and free time - Expressing likes, dislikes/saying how long you have been doing something/ hobbies and sports 15.: Hobbies and free time - Expressing likes, dislikes/saying how long you have been doing something/ hobbies and sports 16.: At the doctor's - Body words/ saying how you feel/ talking about illnesses 16.: At the doctor's - Body words/ saying how you feel/ talking about illnesses 16.: At the doctor's - Body words/ saying how you feel/ talking about illnesses 17.: A phone call - What to say on the phone/ talking about the weather/ a look at very informal Malay and slang 17.: A phone call - What to say on the phone/ talking about the weather/ a look at very informal Malay and slang 17.: A phone call - What to say on the phone/ talking about the weather/ a look at very informal Malay and slang : Taking it further : Taking it further : Taking it further : Index : Index : Index
Christopher Byrnes is a qualified languages teacher who has taught all over the world. Tam Lye Suan is a native Malay speaker and professional translator. Eva Nyimas is a language teacher with particular expertise in the adult learning sector.
