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Fidèle Mpiranya - Swahili Grammar and Workbook - 9781138808263 - V9781138808263
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Swahili Grammar and Workbook

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Description for Swahili Grammar and Workbook Paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages, 110 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2HCBD; CJBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 177 x 15. Weight in Grams: 474.

Swahili Grammar and Workbook provides a practical and comprehensive companion to Swahili grammar, filling in gaps left by other textbooks. Presenting the essentials of Swahili grammar in a highly accessible fashion, it reduces complex language topics to helpful rules and mnemonic aids, enabling maximum grammar retention and accurate usage. Grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises, allowing students to consolidate and practice their learning. No prior knowledge of linguistic terminology is required.

Key features include:

  • Twenty five language notes covering key topics such as: personal pronouns; the Swahili noun class system; special class combinations; the imperative, the subjunctive, ... Read more
  • Clear, detailed and jargon-free grammatical explanations supported by an assortment of helpful diagrams, charts and tables and many relevant and up-to-date examples
  • A wide range of communication-oriented exercises to reinforce learning and develop students’ ability to use Swahili actively
  • Audio files to support pronunciation practice, clearly linked to relevant sections of the book and available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138808263/
  • Four appendices, Swahili-English and English-Swahili vocabulary lists, a bibliography and an index presented at the back of the book for easy access to information.

Written by a highly experienced instructor, Swahili Grammar and Workbook will be an essential resource for all students and teachers of Swahili. It is suitable for use both as a companion reference text in language courses and as a standalone text in independent grammar classes.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138808263
SKU
V9781138808263
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2

About Fidèle Mpiranya
Fidèle Mpiranya is Lecturer in Swahili and African Linguistics at the University of Chicago, USA.

Reviews for Swahili Grammar and Workbook
"Swahili Grammar and Workbook provides an in-depth, up-to-date student guide to modern Swahili grammar. The major aspects of Swahili grammar are explained clearly and illustrated with ample examples and exercises, and are arranged around distinct user-oriented grammar topics. The book fills an important gap in the Swahili linguistic literature and will be of great value to students of Swahili at ... Read more

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