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During the period from February 2020 through May 2020, I conducted a complete revision to the twenty-eight (28) lists of resources which I had posted on the LLORG during the previous three-year period. As revising these types of documents directly on the LLORG in the “Edit Mode” is fraught with difficulties, I removed their contents from the LLORG, stored them on my computer, and completed the revisions. During the revision process an event occurred which prevented me from reposting the contents to their original files and, as a contingency measure, I have posted them here on the HTLAL in the anticipation that either the Administrator or the Moderators of the LLORG will copy/paste them to the LLORG. - Speakeasy 1. INTRODUCTION Telugu People The Telugu people or Telugu vaaru, are a Dravidian ethnic group who speak Telugu as their native language and/or trace their ancestry to the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. There is also a large significant Telugu population in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Telugu language is the third-most spoken native language in India[3] and the fourth most in the Indian subcontinent, following Hindi, Bengali and Marathi. – Source: Wikipedia Telugu Language Telugu is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry (Yanam) by the Telugu people. It stands alongside Hindi, English as one of the few languages with primary official language status in more than one Indian state. Telugu is also a linguistic minority in the states of Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. It is one of six languages designated a classical language of India by the country's government. Telugu ranks 3rd among the languages with the highest number of native speakers in India, with 6.7 percent at the 2011 census,[approx. 83 million native speakers] and fifteenth in the Ethnologue list of most widely spoken languages worldwide. It is the most widely spoken member of the Dravidian language family. It is one of the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India. It is also USA's fastest growing language. There is a large Telugu speaking community in the USA. – Source: Wikipedia Telugu Script Telugu script (Telugu: తెలుగు లిపి, romanized: Telugu lipi), an abugida from the Brahmic family of scripts, is used to write the Telugu language, a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as well as several other neighbouring states. The Telugu script is also widely used for writing Sanskrit texts and to some extent the Gondi language. It gained prominence during the Eastern Chalukyas also known as Vengi Chalukya era. It shares extensive similarities with the Kannada script, as it has evolved from Kadamba and Bhattiprolu scripts of the Brahmi family. Both Adikavi Pampa of Kannada and Adikavi Nannayya of Telugu hail from families native to the Vengi region. In 2008, Telugu language is given the status of Classical Languages of India, this status owes to its rich history and heritage. – Source: Wikipedia Selected Discussion Threads Telugu Advice - LLORG - August 2017 I need a telugu reader - LLORG - April 2018 SBS announces changes to its radio services to meet the needs of multicultural Australia – LLORG – October 2017 2. TELUGU RESOURCES Despite the number of native speakers of Telugu (some 83 million people) and although native-language media (newspapers, magazines, books, film, DVD, et cetera) are quite plentiful, resources for the study of the language from an English base are quite limited. Fortunately, the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) has published a number of apparently noteworthy materials for the study of Telugu (with much appreciation to Aravinda for having provided the information). Telugu Courses, Supplements, etc. Basic Course in Modern Telugu (1967), 291 pages, by B. H. Krishnamurthy - Osmania University, Hyderabad Basic Course in Modern Telugu AUDIO RECORDINGS – University of Wisconsin Basic Course in Modern Telugu AUDIO SAMPLE – University of Wisconsin Short course in modern spoken Telugu, accompanied by a large quantity of audio recordings. Many thanks to member Aravinda for this recommendation and for the links! Intensive Course in Telugu (2006), 854 pages, by P. Ramanarasimham - Central Institute of Indian Languages Intensive Course in Telugu (1985) – free online version Audio recordings (16 cassettes) are available for separate purchase. NOTE: The audio recordings are also available as MP3 files from Exotic India (see below). Intermediate Courses in Telugu (2007), 276 pages, by K. Viswanatham - Central Institute of Indian Languages There is no mention of an audio component. Learning Telugu / Telugu Learning Kit ( The Learning Telugu website offers suggestions on how to learn the language as well as tutorials based on a “Telugu Learning Kit” which is offered at a price of 28 $US. In the absence of additional information, it is difficult to say whether this is a solid basic course or simply a phrase book. No reviews available at this time. Rapidex Language Learnilng Series - Hindi - Telugu Learning Course (2008), 272 pages, by the Pustak Mahal Editorial Board This course can be ordered as a package (textbook plus CD). No reviews available at this time. Spoken Telugu (1976), 374 pages, by Leigh Lisker – Spoken Language Services Introduction to Spoken Telugu (1963), 345 pages, by Leigh Lisker - American Council Of Learned Societies One of the most complete introductory courses for the study of Telugu from an English base. Audio-lingual method. Course manuals: 719 pages in total. Included 11 AUDIO cassettes. Professor Arguelles used the Spoken Telugu course manual to illustrate the main features of the SLS (Spoken Languages Services Inc.) courses on YouTube. Spoken Telugu for Absolute Beginners (2010, 2019), 250 pages, by D. Sanjay – Independently published Despite appearances, this is actually a solid introduction to the basics of the Telugu language, including its grammar and writing system. Audio recordings are available for download (instructions in the course book). Probably CEFR A1+. The author recommends using his course with Memrise (instructions in the course book). Amazon customer reviews are, generally speaking, quite positive. Telugu Basha The Telugu Basha website offers a « Learn Telugu » 71-minute audio book (which may, or may not, be a phrase book) for a price of 18 euros as well as an online course for a subscription fee of 14 euros per month. No reviews available at this time. Telugu – Part I (2000), 161 pages Telugu – Part II (2000), 152 pages Both by by K.Srinivasacharya, P.Nagaraj & Y.Reddy Syamala - Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL). Possibly for classroom use. No mention of audio recordings. Probably CEFR A2. Telugu Velugu I (1997), 207 pages, by M.Parandhama Reddy Telugu Velugu II – not listed Telugu Velugu III (1974), 147 pages, by P.Ramanarsimham Telugu Velugu IV (1976), 118 pages, by Y.Venkataramana Published by the Central Institute of Indian Languages. Course manuals: over 600 pages. No mention of audio recordings. Probably for classroom use. Guestimate: CEFR B1. U.S. Peace Corps Conversational Telugu Course (1962), 262 pages, by Judith Beinstein For classroom use. Focuses on spoken Telugu with heavy emphasis on grammar, drills, and the acquisition of topical vocabulary. Audio recordings, if they ever existed, are no longer available. PDF also available as: ERIC document ED152110 Telugu Courses, Supplements, etc. (French base) Parlons Télougou (1994) by Deena Bossé – Éditions L'Harmattan CD Parlons Télougou (2009) Likely CEFR A2. Although a CD is presently available for separate purchase, the publisher has ceased offering the recordings. Amazon.FR lists one 5-star review. Manuel de télougou (Inde): à l'usage d'un public francophone (2000), 470 pages, by by Deena Bossé – Éditions L'Harmattan Telugu Phrase Books, Language Guides, etc. Of special note is Hippocrene Books’ Telugu-English/English-Telugu Dictionary & Phrasebook by Lavanya Collooru. 3 Ways to Speak Telugu - wikiHow Free advice, tips. 50 Languages / Book2 Telugu English (USA) - Telugu for beginners: A book in 2 languages Free, online phrase book with audio recordings and other features. Companion book available. DLI Language Survival Kit English - Telugu Conversation Guide (2018), 154 pages, by Aarthi Janyavula - Independently published No audio component mentioned. Learn Telugu 100 Lessons Audio Book MP3 CD iPod Friendly Based a couple of recent experiences either with these specific MP3-CD lessons or with similar items sold under a different name, I suspect that they are no more than copies of the freely-available “50 Languages” phrase books listed above. Learn Telugu in 30 Days (2008), 158 pages, by Krishna Gopal Vikal et al. - Educa Books Caveat emptor! Learn Telugu in 30 Days (2002), 171 pages, by K. Srinivaschari – Hippocrene Books Apparently, good content but poor print quality. Learn Telugu in A Month (2000), 215 pages, by Govinbarajulu - Read Well (Educa Books) Let's Learn - Learn Telugu (2016), 101 pages From the publisher:“To receiving Video lessons and blog posts sing into email list.” Mango Languages: Learn Telugu Opinions vary on Mango Languages. Their introductory Telugu course is available by subscription for a price of 7.99 $US per month. I have listed it here, amongst the phrase books and language guides, as I am not convinced that it is an in-depth course. Telugu Aksharmala: Level 1 (2015), 86 pages, by Anupama Vyakarnam et al Telugu-English/English-Telugu Dictionary & Phrasebook (2017), 256 pages, by Lavanya Collooru - Hippocrene Books The (currently two) Amazon customer reviews for this item are convincing. Telugu Language: The Telugu Phrasebook and Dictionary (2016), 172 pages, by Aabhat Asuri - Independently published Telugu Grammars, Related Materials The number of recently-published grammars for Telugu reflects the “not-frequently-studied” category of this language. Not included below are the reprints of Telugu grammars dating from the early 20th and late 19th centuries of which there are surprisingly several. Grammar of Modern Telugu (1986), 464 pages, by B.H. Krishnamurti ; J. P. L. Gwynn - Oxford University Press Grammar of the Teloogoo Language (Telugu) (1991), 204 pages, by A.D. Campbell - Laurier Books Ltd. / AES Rapidex English Learner (Telugu Speaking- Telugu-English Grammar, Vocabulary, Dictionary) Book +CD (2015), 359 pages, by Rohit Gupta- Pustak Mahal (Educa Books) Telugu Language: 101 Telugu Verbs (2015), 220 pages, by Garishma Kakarlapudi- Preceptor Language Guides Telugu Aksharaalu Writing Book: a Portal to Learn Telugu by Bhaavya Ram - Independently published Telugu Verbal Bases Comparative Descriptive (1961, 1972), 503 pages, by B.H. Krishnamurti - University of California Press Tests of Language Proficiency :Telugu (2002), 402 pages, by Pon Subbiah - Central Institute of Indian Languages Telugu Dictionaries This is but a small selection, there are many other English-Telugu dictionaries available. Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Telugu Dictionary (2011) - Collins CoBUILD English-Telugu Dictionary (2011), 168 pages, by Kvenkata Charyulu - Nabu Press Oxford Telugu-English Dictionary (1997), 597 pages, by J. P. L. Gwynn- Oxford University Press Sura’s English - English - Telugu Dictionary With English Grammar Book (2006), 543 pages, by J V Subrahmanyam - Laurier Books Ltd. / SURA Telugu-English Dictionary and Thesaurus (2004), by V. Rao Vemuri- Asian Educational Services Interesting Amazon Customer Review. Webster’s Telugu - English Thesaurus Dictionary (2008). 736 pages, by Philip M. Parker - ICON Group International Telugu Readers, Literature, etc. Gold Nuggets - Selected Post-independence Telugu Short Stories (4th ed., 2004) by B.H. Krishnamurti - Sahitya Akademi Graded Readings in Newspaper Telugu – Preliminary Edition (1966), 156 pages, G. Reddy, D. Matson ( The PDF is presently pending restoration. Anyone interested in accelerating the restoring process should communicate directly with ERIC staff. Pathanakaushalamu I (Telugu) (1974), 220 pages Pathanakaushalamu II (Telugu) (1974), 73 pages Reading materials by K.V.V.L.Narasimha and Rao K.Viswanatham - Central Institute of Indian Languages Telugu (Phonetic Reader Series) (2000), 100 pages, by J.Venkateswara Sastry - Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL telugu novels – amazon.com search results Telugu Miscellany Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Catalogue The Central Institute of Indian Languages was set up on the 17th July 1969 with a view to assisting and co-ordinating the development of Indian Languages. The Institute is charged with the responsibility of serving as a nucleus to bring together all the research and literary output from the various linguistic streams to a common head and narrow the gap between the basic research and developmental research in the field of languages and linguistics in India. Items in the catalogue for the study of Telugu have been listed separately above. Exotic India
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3. IMPROVING THIS FILE? Please feel at liberty to post your own recommendations and/or comments and I’ll see what I can do about incorporating them into the lists above. 4. SUBSEQUENT COMMENTS Visitors to this file are encouraged to review the subsequent co, posted below, as they include members’ suggestions concerning materials and form a running commentary on resources for the study of this language. EDITED: Major revision: April 2020 Edited by Speakeasy on 05 May 2020 at 12:31am |
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