Swahili
Published on 1. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-340-86871-3 (ISBN)
Description
A combined book/CD pack, Teach Yourself Swahili is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Swahili with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up exisiting knowledge for a holiday or business trip.
Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications.
The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip.
The accompanying CDs give pronunciation guidance and listening material. The CDs (0 340 86872 4) and book (0 340 85835 4) are also available separately.
A double cassette is available in place of the CDs which can be purchased on its own (0 340 85837 0) or in a pack with the book (0 340 85836 2).
Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units, progressing from basic greetings and introductions and dealing with everyday situations to writing a formal letter and business communications.
The emphasis is on communication throughout, with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip.
The accompanying CDs give pronunciation guidance and listening material. The CDs (0 340 86872 4) and book (0 340 85835 4) are also available separately.
A double cassette is available in place of the CDs which can be purchased on its own (0 340 85837 0) or in a pack with the book (0 340 85836 2).
More details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-86871-3 (9780340868713)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Joan Russell was born in London and taught there for a few years before leaving for Tanzania, where she taught in various institutions over the next seven years, at the same time acquiring the basics of Swahili. Her interest in the language continued during a two-year attachment to the Curriculum Development and Research Centre in Nairobi. On her return from Kenya she completed a degree in Language and Linguistics at the University of York and stayed on there to carry out sociolinguistic research on Swahili and its functions. This entailed regular extended visits to eastern Africa. She became Senior Lecturer in linguistics and African studies at the University of York.
Content
Hujambo? - how are you?; kwenda posta - going to the post office; hotelini - the the hotel; sokoni - at the market; kwenya duka la sanaa - at the craft shop; matembezi jioni - an evening walk; kupika kwa mama mzee - cooking at grandmother's; kusafiri ni kuzuri! - travelling is good!; safari ya basi - a bus journey; chumba kizuri! - a good room!; mialiko - invitations; hairuhusiwi kuegesha! - no parking!; kujufunza lugha - learning a language; siku ya taabu - a day of troubles; katika mbuga ya wanyama - in the game park; mlimani - kuna nini? - on the mountain - what's the matter?; mchezaji soka na wachezaji ngoma - a soccer player and some dancers; barua zimewasili! - some letters have arrived!; Swahili-English vocabulary; English-Swahili vocabulary.