http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aExpressions+tag%3aApostrophes+tag%3aModalsSearch results for 'tag:Expressions tag:Apostrophes tag:Modals' matching tags 'Expressions', 'Apostrophes', and 'Modals'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3273.32735)http://www.englishforums.com/English/BeamMeUpSuzi/gjwc/post.htm#32217Sun, 06 Jun 2004 14:10:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:32217suzihi bubu I ve been away for a few days I guess you just want this proof reading I don t think it needs much alteration I m assuming it is meant to serve as a book review I ve made suggested alterations and annotated them in brackets This is one of those books intended to while away a monsoon or two which if thrown with a good over arm action will bring down a water buffalo to its delete apostrophe here knees Although changed this there is much skip worthy even I read parts added an s of it all the way through This book is for travelers who want to be able to talk to people they meet in India even if such conversations are conducted on only a very basic level It is designed to give you the basic expressions and questions you will need when out and about Unlike other books this book enables you to bypass any wouldn t much be better there there must be SOME grammar in it grammatical hoopla and still get by with easy to understand terms It s designed to be as added word user friendly as possible and sacrifices perfect grammar deleted comma and pronunciation in order to make the language easier to learn This is not an academic treatise and includes deliberate nonsense rubbing shoulders with unconscious absurdity with a miscellany of satirical observations on Indian societies to make you smile and chuckle during the learning process In short the entire book will might could be a better choice of modal verb here evoke an experience of intense irritation and frustration but you should find yourself enchanted and unable to put it down this bit seems a bit too paradoxical are you sure you want to say exactly this Without any doubt you can be rest assured your attempts to speak the language will be much appreciated and will make your travels easier and hopefully more enjoyable So if you re looking for the most fun and easy way to learn about Hindi this book will give you a helping hand It makes a perfect traveller s usually double l n English think one l is US version companion susan