For an explanation of the Shan language, we invite you to read Britannica's entry.

If you are new to the Shan language, we invite you to become acquainted with the Shan alphabet.

• Consonants
• Vowels
• Tones

The following Shan language resources are available directly from the publisher, Dunwoody Press, or by special order through Amazon.com.

• Shan-English Dictionary
• Shan for English Speakers
• Shan Newspaper Reader
• Shan Phonological Drills