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Resource for Konkani language
Gino should be commended for publishing this book. It is valuable for future generations who wish to learn/ improve their Konkani language vocabulary. It is also a resource for anyone who is interested in learning to speak Konkani
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Not so good
"it is assumed that anyone who is using this Document has access to a fluent native GSB Konkani family member or friend...". I don't know how this kind of assumption can be made in any language learning book.There is also not enough of examples of vocabulary, for example: what do you do question has only option for being retired (would be beneficial if few most popular occupation were mentioned).Sadly, I am finiding YouTube free Konkani lessons short videos much more helpful.
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Konkani: Speak it, Gino's helping you
Konkani is a language, spoken by different communities along the west coast from Goa, down south to Kayamkulam in Kerala. The language differs in words, phonetics and also pronunciation from place to place and community to community. Somewhat similar to Marathi, Konkani is a fast dwindling language because the younger generations of Konkani people aren't speaking the language. That's where Gino De Clemente steps in. A British citizen of Italian origin, he's come out with a quick guide for the beginners to learn spoken GSB Konkani of Coastal Karnataka.It's a matter of shame as well as pride for the Konkani people. Shame because a lot of them can't speak their own language. Pride because a white man has learned the language and is trying to teach other beginners in his own, simple way.This book isn't a Konkani teaching manual. It's life made easy for those who want to survive in Coastal Karnataka by learning Konkani. It helps to manage day to day conversations in Konkani in the simplest possible ways.If you have kids who can't speak Konkani or if you can't speak Konkani and want a quick help to learn spoken Konkani, this is "The Book" for you. I would definitely recommend it to those who want to speak Konkani. I also believe this will be a wonderful gift to those Konkani kids who can't speak their language. A Five Star 🌟 book for the sheer pride shown by Mr. Gino towards Konkani language and culture.
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