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A Brief History of the Myanmar Language

By Myo Naing | December 27, 2019 |

The Myanmar language, also commonly known as Burmese, is spoken by approximately 43 million people worldwide, most of whom reside in or around Myanmar. With such a comparatively small population of speakers, it’s no surprise that the fascinating history of this language isn’t particularly well-known! But if you’ve decided to take on the wonderful challenge…

Travel to Myanmar: Burmese Culture Survival Guide

By Myo Naing | December 24, 2019 |

If you’re traveling to Myanmar anytime in the near future, you’re probably wondering about the culture and language of this amazing Southeast Asian nation. And while in some ways Myanmar is culturally similar to the surrounding Asian countries of India, China, and Thailand, Burma also retains a great deal of distinctive, original cultural aspects that…

Did You Know…? 5 Fun Facts About the Burmese Language

By Myo Naing | December 20, 2019 |

Burmese is a language spoken in the country of Myanmar, a Southeast Asian nation with a population of approximately 53 million people and home to 135 different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group in Myanmar is the Bamar, who were the original native speakers of Burmese. Now, Burmese is often called “Myanmar” because it is…

Myanmar Language Learning Hacks

By Myo Naing | December 17, 2019 |

The Myanmar language, otherwise known as Burmese, is a unique and distinctive language that hails from the Southeast Asian country of the same name (Myanmar). Because there are so few speakers of this language — and because most Burmese speakers live in Myanmar — it can be difficult to learn the Myanmar language to a…

Essential Myanmar Words and Phrases for the Language-Savvy Traveler

By Myo Naing | December 11, 2019 |

As a foreigner in a foreign land, it’s of essence that you have a list of good-to-know phrases that can help you out in the majority of situations. Although more and more people are learning English, most people in Myanmar still have limited language abilities, and so it’s even more important to know a little…

Looking for a Burmese Language Teacher? Here’s What to Look for…

By Myo Naing | December 7, 2019 |

With a language as obscure as Burmese, it can be a struggle to find a good Burmese language instructor that can teach all the aspects of spoken and written Myanmar. Burmese is a language spoken by only about 43 million people. And almost all the Burmese speakers live in Myanmar or neighboring countries like Thailand,…

Where is Myanmar (Burma) and What is Burmese?

By Myo Naing | December 4, 2019 |

Myanmar is a country sought after by many a traveler, and with its beauty and allure, it’s a shocker that more people don’t know about Burma! When I tell people that I’m from Myanmar, they’re usually pretty surprised. Normally, the first question out of their mouths is, “Where is Myanmar?” And I’m more than happy…

8 Reasons Why You Should Learn Burmese

By Myo Naing | November 30, 2019 |

Burmese is the language of Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country that foreigners couldn’t even travel to until 2012 without special permits and permissions. With a uniquely preserved culture and a diverse range of ethnic groups, Myanmar is a special country unlike any other in the world! Burmese, the official language of Myanmar, is spoken as…