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My Picture Dictionary | Rohingya Version: Asia
My Picture Dictionary | Rohingya Version: Asia
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The first-ever Rohingya Picture Dictionary in written Rohingya, English, and Burmese, with culturally sensitive cartoons modeled after real people designed to represent the Rohingya culture. The product is designed for Rohingya children and adults in Asia in need of language resources.
Having a book in their own language gives them a sense of familiarity with relatable cartoons, which gives them a sense of belonging. The book can be used formally in the classroom or informally at home. The book dimensions are 6"X9" so it's perfect to carry in your bag. It's spiral bound with 94 pages of full color pages, with 7 topics for basic conversation building.
This resource is helpful for teachers, humanitarian workers, public schools, churches, and individuals working directly with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Asian countries.
Specifications
Specifications
Page size: 6"X9"
Number of pages: 94 pages, spiral-bound
Languages: Rohingya, Burmese, and English
Rohingya translations done by ILAD (International Literacy and Development).
Recommendations
Recommendations
We recommend pairing this with our Teacher Guide for activity recommendations and discussion questions. This book can be used at home or in the classroom.
We offer Teacher Trainings for organizations using our books in Asia.
Shipping
Shipping
In the USA: Available via USPS Media Mail, Priority Mail, or UPS Ground Shipping.
Outside the USA: We print on-demand & ship from the UK via FedEx or Royal Mail. Please allow 3 - 5 business days for printing + shipping time.
Return policy
Return policy
We accept returns & exchanges with unused products, but would prefer if you donate the book to a local library or nonprofit organization. Learn more about returns here.
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"I have fallen in love with this picture dictionary when I saw the cover page."
I was so excited when I got this book. It's the most beautiful colorful cover page I've ever seen. I usually sit with this book when I get free time. Mostly in the morning time after I come home from Maktab. This book is fruitful for me. Before getting this book, I didn't have any suitable book for to study.
- Rohingya student, Bangladesh
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"This picture dictionary is important for me."
I have never seen this kind of book before. Beside my studies, this picture dictionary is helping me to enrich my vocabulary.
This picture dictionary is helping me to increase my creativity power. I think this book would be a great tool for other students who don't have this book.
- Rohingya student, Bangladesh
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"This is my first time I've ever seen the Rohingya language."
This picture dictionary is an extraordinary tool for me because now I can both learn new vocabulary as well as increase my drawing skills. This is my first time I've ever seen the Rohingya language. All activities are related with my culture. This picture dictionary is helping me become closer to my culture.
- Rohingya student, Bangladesh
Mother Tongue Literacy
We work alongside International Literacy and Development (ILAD) and local translators to create learning materials that promote mother tongue literacy.
FAQs
Do you deliver to Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh?
Yes! For small orders (less than 50 books), you can order online.
For larger orders, we source from a local printer in Cox's Bazar to get you a better discount.
Contact us directly: sophie@books-unbound.org
Can I place a bulk order?
Yes!
We provide tiered discounts based on quantity ordered. Click HERE and let us know how many books you need.
What is the target age range of this book?
Our books are used by students of all ages. We've tested this book in Kutupalong, Bangladesh over the past few years in various contexts. These books are designed to promote conversation building and informal learning, regardless of literacy level.
We've seen adults use these books at home, teachers use them in classrooms, humanitarian workers use them in context of refugee resettlement, and more.
Does this book work for illiterate adults?
Absolutely! That's why we create picture dictionaries. We want to remove barriers of entry to learning, especially for illiterate adults.
We strongly believe in the power of cartoons in building vocabulary and promoting conversation, especially for users with limited literacy skills.
Can I use this book to learn Rohingya?
Yes! Native English-speaking humanitarian workers and volunteers use our books to learn Rohingya - a perfect tool for a cultural and language exchange.
This is especially helpful if you're working in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Can you do custom projects for organizations?
Yes, absolutely! We work as independent consultants for organizations to produce custom contextualized projects. See some of our previous work here.
Can you build this picture dictionary for another community?
Yes! If you work with a language population that could use a picture dictionary, fill out this form with additional information. We'll be in touch!
Ordering more than 50 books?
You can place a bulk order directly through us!