Learning Sylheti

London: Centre for Bangladeshi Studies, 1996. - 71 p.Learning Sylheti is an invaluable introduction for anyone interested in this language. As well as introducing practical phrases and vocabulary for everyday use, it includes a discussion on the history and status of Sylheti and an outline of its grammar.Notes:
Sylheti is the language of Sylhet (north-eastern Bangladesh) and is also spoken in parts of the north-eastern states of India, as well as amongst the large expatriate communities in the UK, USA and the Gulf States. Sylheti is often either considered a dialect of Bengali or a separate language due to significant differences between them and lack of mutual intelligibility.ISBN: 0946665176