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Learn the lingua franca of East Africa
Swahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. Swahili For Dummies introduces you to the official language of Tanzania and Kenya, helping you learn the basics and teaching you essential phrases to use in everyday situations. With the popular--and easy--Dummies language learning method, you can travel, work, eat out, shop, and even go to the doctor in Swahili-speaking regions. Plus, you'll learn some neat tricks for picking up the language quickly, so you can embark on your Swahili-speaking adventure right away.
Inside...
Must-know expressions Grammar basics Numbers, dates, and time Small talk and directions Phrases for e-mail & texting Business and travel phrases Common Swahili proverbs Mini-dictionary & verb chartLearn the lingua franca of East Africa
Swahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. Swahili For Dummies introduces you to the official language of Tanzania and Kenya, helping you learn the basics and teaching you essential phrases to use in everyday situations. With the popular--and easy--Dummies language learning method, you can travel, work, eat out, shop, and even go to the doctor in Swahili-speaking regions. Plus, you'll learn some neat tricks for picking up the language quickly, so you can embark on your Swahili-speaking adventure right away.
Inside...
Must-know expressions Grammar basics Numbers, dates, and time Small talk and directions Phrases for e-mail & texting Business and travel phrases Common Swahili proverbs Mini-dictionary & verb chartSeline Ayugi Okeno was born and raised in Siaya, Kenya. She holds a [...]. Arts from Maseno University in Kenya and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. She is currently a Swahili and English Teaching Fellow at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Asmaha Heddi hails from Arusha, Tanzania. She is a Kiswahili lecturer at the University of Kansas. She holds a B.A. from the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7
Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19
Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35
Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57
Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right 81
Part 2: Swahili in Action 111
Chapter 6: Making Small Talk 113
Chapter 7: Finding Your Way 131
Chapter 8: Eating in and Dining Out 145
Chapter 9: Using Technology to Keep in Touch. 157
Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 173
Chapter 11: Dressing Your Best 187
Chapter 12: Swahili at Work 199
Part 3: Swahili on the Go 213
Chapter 13: Planning a Safari 215
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More 229
Chapter 15: Arranging Accommodations 243
Chapter 16: Taking Care of Your Health 261
Part 4: The Part of Tens 275
Chapter 17: Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings 277
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly 283
Chapter 19: Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili 287
Part 5: Appendixes 291
Appendix A: Swahili Noun Classes 293
Appendix B: Swahili Verbs 297
Appendix C: Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary 311
Appendix D: Answer Key 329
Index 335
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Rubrik: | Sachliteratur |
| Thema: | Sprachführer |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57Chapter |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394191567 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394191561 |
| Sprache: |
Englisch
Swahili |
| Herstellernummer: | 1W394191560 |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Okeno, Seline
Heddi, Asmaha |
| Hersteller: | Wiley John + Sons |
| Maße: | 231 x 186 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Seline Okeno (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.01.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,678 kg |
Seline Ayugi Okeno was born and raised in Siaya, Kenya. She holds a [...]. Arts from Maseno University in Kenya and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University. She is currently a Swahili and English Teaching Fellow at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Asmaha Heddi hails from Arusha, Tanzania. She is a Kiswahili lecturer at the University of Kansas. She holds a B.A. from the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7
Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19
Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35
Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57
Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right 81
Part 2: Swahili in Action 111
Chapter 6: Making Small Talk 113
Chapter 7: Finding Your Way 131
Chapter 8: Eating in and Dining Out 145
Chapter 9: Using Technology to Keep in Touch. 157
Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 173
Chapter 11: Dressing Your Best 187
Chapter 12: Swahili at Work 199
Part 3: Swahili on the Go 213
Chapter 13: Planning a Safari 215
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More 229
Chapter 15: Arranging Accommodations 243
Chapter 16: Taking Care of Your Health 261
Part 4: The Part of Tens 275
Chapter 17: Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings 277
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly 283
Chapter 19: Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili 287
Part 5: Appendixes 291
Appendix A: Swahili Noun Classes 293
Appendix B: Swahili Verbs 297
Appendix C: Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary 311
Appendix D: Answer Key 329
Index 335
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Rubrik: | Sachliteratur |
| Thema: | Sprachführer |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57Chapter |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394191567 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394191561 |
| Sprache: |
Englisch
Swahili |
| Herstellernummer: | 1W394191560 |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Okeno, Seline
Heddi, Asmaha |
| Hersteller: | Wiley John + Sons |
| Maße: | 231 x 186 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Seline Okeno (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 01.01.2024 |
| Gewicht: | 0,678 kg |
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