Modern Tibetan Language, Vol. I and Vol. II (with Vol. I in Audio CD and
Vol. II in Audio Cassettes)/Losang Thonden. Reprint. New Delhi, Library of
Tibetan Works and Archives, 2005, 398 p., (pbk). ISBN 81-86470-39-5
(Vol. I); 81-86470-57-3 (Vol. II).
Contents: Vol. I. (with Audio CD): Publishers note. 1. Introduction of Tibetan alphabet. 2. The four vowels. 3. The precise pronunciation chart of the vowels. 4. The Tibetanised Sanskrit letters. 5. Ten consonants which change their sound when they are prefixed and superscribed. 6. Three superscribed letters. 7. Four subjoined letters. 8. The prefix, suffix and post-suffix. 9. The root letter identification. 10. Pronouns. 11. Linking verbs with the meaning "To be". 12. Four negatives. 13. Verb to be indicating existence. 14. Seven dative-locatives. 15. Five genitives. 16. Verb complement in three tenses. 17. Use of adjectives and demonstrative pronouns. 18. Prepositions. 19. New vocabulary. 20. Conjunctive particle. 21. Interrogatives. 22. Infinite particle. 23. Intentional and unintentional verbs. 24. Cardinal numbers.
Vol. II. (With Audio Cassettes): 1. Use of verbalizers. 2. Expression of manner. 3. Usage of some useful words. 4. Comparison of adjectives and related forms. 5. Notions of time. 6. Tibetan calendar. 7. Usage of some useful verbs. 8. Gerundive particles. 9. Usage of adverbializers. 10. Usage of some adverbs denoting position. 11. Usage of the expression "I wonder". 12. The different sound of the two-syllable words. 13. Some useful clauses. 14. Some antonyms. 15. Words with two identical syllables. 16. Abstract expressions of the body. 17. Some popular rhyming terms. 18. Titles and common addresses. 19. Tibetan names in alphabetical order.
"Modern Tibetan Language, Volume I, is a product of author's long experience of teaching Tibetan language and has been critically and thoroughly reviewed by both Tibetan and foreign scholars. Beginning with the alphabet, vowels and combination letters with stack letters, it presents the basic structure of Tibetan language accompanied by exercises after each lesson. This revised edition is being hailed as one of the best text-books on Tibetan language. The lessons of this book are available on audio cassettes in author's original voice and accent. It can be purchased separately.
To fulfill the further needs of the students, the author Losang Thonden has tirelessly worked on the second volume of the text covering all the essential lessons of the language. For those students that have found volume one of Modern Tibetan Language useful, the second volume will be a boon.
To further help the students, the lessons of this book are available on audio cassettes in author's original voice and accent. It can be purchased separately."