{"title":"Stuart Robson","description":"\u003cp\u003eStuart Robson specialises in language learning and grammar guides, offering clear and accessible resources for students and enthusiasts alike. His works focus on Indonesian and Javanese, providing practical tools to build foundational skills and deepen understanding of these languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both beginners and intermediate learners, Robson’s books combine thorough explanations with user-friendly layouts. They serve as reliable companions for anyone interested in Southeast Asian linguistics, cultural insight, and effective language acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"basic-indonesian-by-stuart-robson-9780804838962","title":"Basic Indonesian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book and a great way to learn Indonesian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivided into 28 graded lessons, \u003cem\u003eBasic Indonesian\u003c\/em\u003e provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles, and question-and-answer practices to reinforce Indonesian language learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behaviour in the world's largest Islamic society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been made to fill the need for a one-volume Indonesian course book, which can be used for either self-study or classroom use by those who are keen to make a start on mastering the Indonesian language. The users might be students in universities or schools outside Indonesia, or expatriates living in Indonesia. The stories are set in Jakarta (apart from an excursion to Yogyakarta), are original and describe realistic situations, contain some interesting cultural sidelights, and display a lively mix of narrative and dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo aid in understanding the nuances of the Indonesian language, chapters include clear language notes, which help explain the grammar and build a solid foundation for further steps forward in the study of Indonesian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP3 Audio-CD is to be used along with the book and reinforces pronunciation while building better listening comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey features of \u003cem\u003eBasic Indonesian\u003c\/em\u003e are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e28 graded lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiple types of accompanying exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEntertaining stories and dialogues in manga-style cartoon strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear grammar and usage notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInteresting cultural notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying MP3 audio-CD available separately. 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This book will be of interest to students of Indonesian wanting deeper knowledge of communication on the island of Java, to researchers considering fieldwork in Java (anthropology, sociology, etc.), to linguists making comparative studies of Indonesian languages, and to people undertaking employment in Java (teachers, aid workers, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471029879020,"sku":"9781922235374","price":34.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922235374-javanese-grammar-for-students.jpg?v=1775230781"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stuart-robson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}