Written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course provides a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Bengali with no prior knowledge of the language required. The course covers both Bengali of Bangladesh and West Bengali and gently eases you into the Bengali script.

This Colloquial Bengali course consists of:

interactive exercises for regular practice

clear and concise grammar notes

practical vocabulary and pronunciation guide

answer key and reference section.

By the end of this course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in a broad range of everyday situations. Two sixty-minute CDs are available to complement the book. Recorded by native speakers, these will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.