The Indian language of Marathi is spoken by over 50 million people worldwide. It is the dominant language of Bombay, the world’s second most populous city, and its surrounding areas. This concise coursebook, specially designed for self-study, is the perfect introduction. The lessons emphasize learning the spoken language. Special attention is given to proper pronunciation and grammar is explained with an eye toward the practical. The book offers a firm grounding in the language to both students and travelers.