Learning a Field Language

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Learning a language is a major undertaking, but it does not have to be a daunting task. This concise, practical guide is written for motivated individuals planning to live among people who speak a different language, where there are no classes, textbooks, or trained teachers. Burling's straightforward approach assumes that learning a culture and learning a language go hand-in-hand, that the learner wishes to use the language as a tool, and that the language to be learned is not a widely spoken one. Burling emphasizes comprehension and vocabulary and offers useful techniques that make learning easier. His illuminating discussions help reduce the frustrations that often accompany a task of th…