Survival Bengali
So you are eager to learn Bangla (Bengali), eh? Maybe I can help here. If you do wish to learn even more about our language and our literature do visit the following pages:
Transliteration Schema
We have devised a transliteration schema which should help you in pronouncing Bangla (Bengali) words. Please refer to the schema whenever we show Bangla (Bengali) words using the Roman script.
Useful Words and Phrases
In order to give you a feel for the sounds of the Bangla (Bengali) language, I have set up a small collection of useful words and phrases. These words and phrases are illustrated by audio files which should help you in getting a feel for the sounds of the language.
A Brief Bangla (Bengali) Primer
The primer is still under construction. Currently, I have four lessons on line, but more and more will be added as time wends by.
Lesson 1 | Basic Grammar |
Lesson 2 | Pronouns |
Lesson 3 | Sentence: Interrogation |
Lesson 4 | Sentence: Negation |
Useful Links
Bengali Dictionaries
- ovidhan.org – অনলাইন বাংলা অভিধান | Online Bengali Dictionary..
- Bengali Dictionary Online Translation LEXILOGOS
- English & Bangla Online Dictionary & Grammar