Say It in Swahili (Dover Language Guides Say It Series) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1972 | ISBN-10: 0486227928 | ISBN-13: 978-0486227924 | Edition: Copyright 1972

Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreign equivalent, and a transliteration that can be read right off. Also includes many supplementary lists, signs, and aids. All words are indexed.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Swahili

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Copyright 1972 edition (June 1, 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486227928
• ISBN-13: 978-0486227924
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommeded Swahili handy book, May 8, 2001

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FirstComp (Fayetteville, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Say It in Swahili (Dover Language Guides Say It Series) (Paperback)

A friend gave me this pocketsize booklet as an encouragement to learn Swahili. It is especially helpful for travelers to find a specific word or sentence instantly. The book is orderly categorized, from useful expressions to restaurant entries, and from fruits to useful articles. Besides, the English-Swahili index at the back of the book allows me to find words even faster (less than 3 seconds I'd say). I have increased my vocabularies at full speed since I got this book, even faster than those learning with the help of tapes. Moreover, my interest in learning Swahili is increasing everyday because of this book. It is not only a wonderful book to own, it is also a perfect gift for friends who are interested in learning Swahili. I can't thank my friend enough!

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Phrases/Scant Size, September 21, 2011

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Ethi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Say It in Swahili (Dover Language Guides Say It Series) (Paperback)

The format of the Swahili reference book is beneficial. The arrangement of phrases by topics is practical. I became fascinated with the Swahili Language while teaching "The Principles and Symbols of Kwanzaa" to my Elementary School students. My students were amazed by the Lessons and proud of their Vocabulary. I plan to memorize CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES that I find useful in this book.

I am disappointed that the size of the..."SAY IT IN SWAHILI" PHRASE BOOK FOR TRAVELERS 'itself' is so small!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good traveling companion, September 12, 2011

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This review is from: Say It in Swahili (Dover Language Guides Say It Series) (Paperback)

I got this book for my neighbor who works with a village in Ipali, Kenya. The kids over there speak English, but she wanted to be able to speak more Swahili with them. I found this and when I got it, realized it was quite small, but should do the trick for her. It doesn't have pronunciations in it, but she said she knows most of the sounds, so she'll be able to figure it out. I'd say good buy for the price if you're a little familiar with the language.