Lhasa Colloquial Conversation Manual

Author: Tumen. Sod
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Publish Date: 1995-08-01
Features: This book is compiled to meet the needs of learners who wish to continue studying Lhasa spoken language, following the "Lhasa Spoken Language Reader." In the current context of Tibet's growing prosperity, increased exchanges across various industries, and the gradual rise in the number of domestic and international tourists, further promotion of Lhasa spoken language holds significant importance. Therefore, we have made every effort to compile this conversation manual based on the actual conditions of Tibet and the practical needs of readers. This manual has the following three characteristics:
(1) Strong Practicality: The manual is designed and compiled with the practical scenarios of learners' work, study, daily life, and participation in various social activities as the main thread. We envision a person newly arrived in Tibet, the people and situations they might encounter, how to engage in conversations, how to negotiate and handle matters, how to conduct social surveys, and gain an in-depth understanding of modern Tibet and people's new lives. In short, we prioritize "practicality" and believe that after studying this manual, those who come to Tibet for work or self-study will find it greatly beneficial.
(2) Broad Content: The manual is divided into two parts. The first part is "Scenario Conversations," consisting of twenty-two lessons, covering daily conversations, Tibet's agriculture, animal husbandry, industry, transportation, culture and education, literature and arts, religious beliefs, folk customs and etiquette, famous scenic spots and historical sites, etc. Each lesson includes Tibetan-Chinese (bilingual) and vocabulary notes. The second part is "Reading Comprehension Lessons," where each lesson is followed by vocabulary notes to cultivate readers' independent reading skills. The content includes historical legends, folk tales, ethnic myths and fables, and an overview of Tibet.
(3) Easy-to-understand Language: The entire book is written in modern Tibetan (Lhasa dialect) spoken language, using vivid and lively vocabulary that is easy to listen to and pronounce. Occasionally, specialized terms or classical expressions are unavoidable, but we have strived to make them colloquial or provide explanations in spoken language within the text. The goal is to ensure that learners can easily master the pronunciation and that listeners can easily understand the content.