READING AND LEARNING

Konkani has three genders. The genders of the nouns can be made out from the way the words suggest he, she or it. This book aims at teaching students,teachers and new learners the genders of nouns.

Nouns are used in all three genders. They are fixed in Konkani. Genders and plurals are interdependent in the language. Illustrated examples are followed by exercises. An explanation is given at the end of every chapter. Step by step self-help book for all ages and stages.

Plurals of nouns form in a number of ways. Plurals of masculine nouns form in two ways – either it is based on the ending or the open sound. Feminines form the plurals in two ways. Neutrals form their plurals by changing the ending accent.

Plurals of nouns change in many ways. The way the noun changes in the plural depends on its gender. While the number of the noun changes, the adjective as well as the verb also change their form. Step by step self-help book for all ages and stages.

Konkani has, along with open and closed sounds,nasal accents. This book aims at teaching students,teachers and new learners the nasal sounds.

The nasal sounds in Konakni are very frequent and occur repeatedly. It is the speciality of the language. Nasal and non-nasal utterances totally change the meaning of the sentence. Illustrated examples are followed by exercises. An explanation is given at the end of every chapter. Step by step self-help book for all ages and stages.