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Colloquial Swahili: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series) [Paperback]

Lutz Marten (Author), Donovan Lee McGrath (Author)

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Publication Date: March 21, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0415221633 | ISBN-13: 978-0415221634 | Edition: Pap/Com/Ca

Colloquial Swahili is the ideal introduction to the major language of East Africa. Written by experienced teachers, the course provides a step-by-step approach to Swahili. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
Features include:
*pronunciation guide
*lively dialogues
*concise grammar explanations
*lots of exercises with full answer key
*English-Swahili and Swahili-English glossaries.
Learning Swahili has never been so enjoyable! By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to speak, read and write Swahili with confidence.

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Features include:
*pronunciation guide
*lively dialogues
*concise grammar explanations
*lots of exercises with full answer key
*English-Swahili and Swahili-English glossaries.
Learning Swahili has never been so enjoyable! By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to speak, read and write Swahili with confidence.

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...Colloquial Swahili is a great resource for Swahili language learners.
–Alwiya S. Omar, The Modern Language Journal, 2005

About the Author

Lutz Marten is a Millenium Research Fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK. Donovan Lee McGrath is at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK.

Product Details

Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Routledge; Pap/Com/Ca edition (March 21, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415221633
ISBN-13: 978-0415221634
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 2.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

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This book is a good resource for students who have reached an intermediate level of Swahili and want more examples that are anchored in cultural situations. However, without some formal study of the language (or a lengthy stay in East Africa to learn grammar) you may be left with more questions. This is not a great book for learners who want and need grammatical explanations and examples.

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In this unit you will learn: how to initiate a conversation and exchange greetings Read the first page

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kazi gani, habari zako, kwa mfano, unakaa wapi, possessive concord, kama vile, habari yako, emphatic copula, jina lake, chuo kikuu, object concord, rafiki yangu, saa kumi, saa moja, moja kwa moja, jina lako nani, kila siku, jina langu, applicative extension, participant markers, saa ngapi, stem marker, kwa nini, subject concord, bei gani

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New York, Afrika Mashariki, Bwana Amos, Los Angeles, Bibi Kathy, Bwana Leo, Customs Officer, Mlima Kilimanjaro, Mzee Kiaruzi, Bara Hindi, Concord Possessive Adjective Demonstratives, Hall Four, Lake Victoria, Miss Kathy, Miss Subira, Mzee Athumani, Taifa Leo, East Africa, Kathy Houston, Nick Braun, Ziwa Victoria

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