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Swahili For Dummies
Taschenbuch von Seline Okeno (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch , Swahili

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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 chart

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 chart
Über den Autor

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Importe
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
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 231 x 186 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Seline Okeno (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2024
Gewicht: 0,678 kg
Artikel-ID: 125981244
Über den Autor

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Importe
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
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 231 x 186 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Seline Okeno (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2024
Gewicht: 0,678 kg
Artikel-ID: 125981244
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