Learn Maithili: English to Maithili Words and 1,001 Essential Phrases for Beginners (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798192283448)

Want to speak Maithili with confidence fast? This friendly, no-fluff phrasebook gives you exactly what you need: practical words, clear everyday phrases, and easy pronunciations you can use from day one. Whether you're exploring the Mithila region, connecting with family, discovering Maithili culture, or building your language skills, this is your shortcut to real-world Maithili.

Why readers love this book

• 1,001 must-know Maithili phrases you'll actually use, carefully organised by real-life situations.
• English → Maithili layout with simple "say it like this" pronunciation guides for instant speaking confidence.
• Beginner-first design: practical sections, zero jargon, and no overwhelming grammar lessons.
• Respectful and culture-smart: useful expressions for everyday conversations, hospitality, festivals, family life, and social situations.

What's inside?

• Chapter 1: Basic Phrases & Survival - greetings, introductions, help, and politeness.
• Chapter 2: Numbers, Time & Directions - counting, prices, dates, and finding your way.
• Chapter 3: Travel & Transportation - airports, taxis, buses, trains, tickets, and delays.
• Chapter 4: Accommodation & Stay - bookings, check-in, Wi-Fi, facilities, and room problems.
• Chapter 5: Food, Drink & Restaurants - menus, ordering, spice levels, allergies, and vegetarian options.
• Chapter 6: Shopping & Money - prices, bargaining, sizes, payments, exchanges, and refunds.
• Chapter 7: Health, Emergencies & Safety - symptoms, pharmacies, hospitals, police, and urgent assistance.
• Chapter 8: Weather, Nature & Activities - seasons, rain, rivers, villages, sightseeing, and outdoor activities.
• Chapter 9: Everyday Conversation & Culture - family, routines, feelings, Mithila customs, festivals, and hospitality.
• Chapter 10: Social Life, Friends & Entertainment - making plans, parties, films, music, compliments, and group chats.

Built for busy learners

• Grab-and-go format: find the exact phrase you need in seconds.
• Confidence first: start communicating immediately without complicated grammar explanations.
• Clear pronunciation: English-friendly sound guides help you say every phrase aloud.

Perfect for:

- First-time Maithili learners and travellers

- Heritage learners reconnecting with their language and roots

- Friends, partners, and family members of Maithili speakers

- Anyone who loves practical, speak-today language learning

Helpful extras inside

- A beginner-friendly introduction to the Maithili language and Mithila culture

- A simple guide to pronouncing Maithili for English speakers

- Maithili in Devanagari script, supported by readable Latin transliteration

- Respectful, widely understandable phrases for real conversations

If you've tried apps or grammar books and still freeze when it's time to talk, this is your speak-now solution. Open to any page, read the English, follow the pronunciation guide, and start speaking Maithili, it's that easy.