Burmese
Burmese is the official language of Myanmar (Also known as Burma), a country in Southeast Asia that borders Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand. Burmese is the first language of the Bamar ethnic group, the largest ethnic group in Myanmar. It is a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family, and is a tonal language.
Program Overview
Learn Burmese at UW! The Jackson School offers Burmese language courses. In the time schedule they are listed under JSIS 486 Special Topics in Southeast Asian Studies.
Levels: Elementary to Intermediate courses offered
Contact: Prof. Than Than Win
Course Information
Language Courses
- JSIS E 121 Elementary Burmese
- JSIS E 122 Elementary Burmese
- JSIS E 123 Elementary Burmese
- JSIS E 221 Intermediate Burmese
- JSIS E 222 Intermediate Burmese
- JSIS E 223 Intermediate Burmese
- JSIS E 321 Advanced Burmese
- JSIS E 322 Advanced Burmese
- JSIS E 323 Advanced Burmese
Special Topics: Introductory Burmese
- JSIS 486 Special Topics in Southeast Asian Studies (1-5)
“My vision is to live in a world where ALL AAPI communities are heard, embraced, and celebrated.”
Student Success Stories
More About Burmese
Global
- Spoken by 44 million people.
- Used commonly in 23 countries.
Learning
- It is a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family, and is a tonal language.
Culture & Diplomacy
- Creates niche opportunities in diplomacy, development, journalism, academia, translation, and regional business.
Travel & Career
- Learning Burmese unlocks authentic travel experiences, enables deeper cultural immersion in a nation with over 135 ethnic groups, and provides a significant competitive advantage in business or NGO roles.
Discover Why Learning Burmese Matters
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Shwezigon pagoda, Temple, Myanmar
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View of river and and temple
Bagan, Myanmar, Temple
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Myanmar, Burma, Bagan image
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Mohinga, မုန့်ဟင်းခါး, Myanmar's National dish