Teach Yourself: Complete Babylonian
- 377 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
Do you want to engage with Babylonian culture and literature in the original language? This course introduces a captivating world of gods, demons, heroes, and kings through authentic ancient writings, including myths, letters, law codes, and medical incantations. The language is presented in the Roman alphabet, with explanations of cuneiform script and Assyrian features. Learn effortlessly with an easy-to-read design and interactive elements from Teach Yourself, the leading brand in language learning. The content is structured into several parts: 1. Getting started with pronunciation and writing in Roman characters. 2. Nouns and adjectives, covering singular and plural forms, construct states, and possessive suffixes. 3. Strong verbs, including various tenses and forms. 4. Weak and irregular verbs, detailing different categories and their characteristics. 5. Combining clauses into sentences and understanding relative clauses. 6. Additional topics like participles, adverbs, and numbers, along with cuneiform examples. 7. Reference materials for common words and verb forms. The book features quick introductions to key principles, author insights for common problems, tests to track progress, extra online articles for deeper understanding, and innovative exercises to reinforce learning. Quick refreshers help you remember essential facts as you advance in your studies.
