Rating: 
Summary: In Space, all warriors are Cold Warriors
Review: loghDaq Suvrupbogh SuvwI'pu' chaH Hoch SuvwI'pu''e'... Learning a new language may be daunting, but what Klingon warrior does not appreciate a challenge? Marc Okrand is the professional linguist who designed the language of the most popular of Star Trek alien species. Far from meaningless grunting and growling, the klingo-lingo termed "tlhIngan Hol" possesses a rich vocabulary and brilliantly conceived grammatical structure. It is an actual language, ironically considered the fastest-growing on earth. Despite its conciseness, it takes effort to learn the complex syntax and rasping, guttural pronunciation. This is why the majority of its fluent speakers are serious students of linguistics, rather than sci-fi fans. Besides the basic "Klingon Dictionary", Okrand has published two other related books, "The Klingon Way" and "Klingon for the Galactic Traveler", as well as two instructional tapes. These materials provide a remarkably thorough course of study. Upon completion, klinguists are able to converse about practically anything -- although it is especially helpful if the topic relates to war or honor!
Rating:
Summary: The Klingon Dictionary rocks.
Review: OH man, it so, so cool, I can now speak Klingon to my friends, and only my sister understands me. Of course -- she is half Klingon. No when when I travel the galaxy, with Capt. Picard, I have the time of my life talking to Worf. to HUH, bha to all of you.
Rating:
Summary: Fun!
Review: Ok, I'm not a hard core Trekkie, and I don't speak Klingon. I read this with an interest in language studies and philology. While I think some of Okrand's ideas in language design are a bit extreem and garrishly unwieldly (and he feels compeled to move all phenomes to the back of the mouth and throat), he still made them work. It's fun to read for a conlanger or just to pick up a few intimidating phrases.
Rating:
Summary: The Klingon Dictionary
Review: The Klingon Dictionary is a comprehensive and easy to read source for the Klingon language. If you are interested in learning the basics on the Klingon language, I recommend this book and the audio tape: Conversational Klingon. This tape will help you learn the sounds of Klingon a little better.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent book
Review: This book contains everything you need to start speaking and writing in tlhIngan Hol. It doesn't matter if you don't know any language other than English; this is still the book to read if you want to learn tlhIngan Hol.
Rating:
Summary: Gives the Nuts and Bolts
Review: This book does not just teach a few phrases in Klingon, it gives readers the nuts and bolts of the language. Don't be fooled, Klingon is a real language. Many language programs just teach a few phrases and skip over the fundamental aspects of the language. This book uses grammatical terminology that makes it easy to put together your own sentances accurately. At the end of the book you will find a section devoted to common phrases making it easy to put together the new ideas. Also, a highly detailed sketch of pronounciation is given. If you want to learn Klingon, this is a must. Qapla' !
Rating:
Summary: The first step in the way of Klingon language 'tlhIngan Hol'
Review: This book will explain the basic of the language, with a small dictionary english <-> klingon, and the structure, even though there are many words missing, you can pretty much word out anything, it even gives out some expression with the proper translation, a good thing to have for proper verbal speach is the tape cassette
Rating: 
Summary: It saved my life!
Review: This dictionary is a life saver if you attend DragonCon in Atlanta! That place is overflowing with Klingons. I used this guide to tell one not to kill me when I bumped into him there. He was quite full of insults, though.All in all, this book is a lot of fun and could be the start of your very own linguistic journey into the heart of a warrior race. Be careful not to spill your blood wine on the important parts, though...
Rating:
Summary: It saved my life!
Review: This dictionary is a life saver if you attend DragonCon in Atlanta! That place is overflowing with Klingons. I used this guide to tell one not to kill me when I bumped into him there. He was quite full of insults, though. All in all, this book is a lot of fun and could be the start of your very own linguistic journey into the heart of a warrior race. Be careful not to spill your blood wine on the important parts, though...
Rating:
Summary: Klingon Dicitonary
Review: This is a great way to learn the language the Klingons speak.Not only is it a diconary but teaches the gramar as well.Every penny you buy with this book is worth it.
|
