Mongol Language Competencies for Peace Corps Volunteers in Mongolia

Peace Corps (Mongo1ia). Second Revised Edition. 1993. 202 pages.The textbook for Mongolian is designed for the language training of Peace Corps volunteers serving in Mongolia, and intended for use with an instructor. Each lesson is based on a specific language use competency, and lessons are organized according to ten themes. Lessons contain a dialogue, vocabulary, grammar notes, supplementary vocabulary in some cases, and exercises to reinforce learning. Cultural notes are included within each theme. Themes include： greetings； classroom orientation； family and age； employment, basic information about Mongolia； community services (post office, food, clothing, color, money)； seasons and weather； appointments； transportation; health and health services； and additional community services (restaurants, banks, hairdressers, long distance telephone calls). Translations of the dialogues and a Mongo1-English glossary are included.