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National Geographic Traveler, September 2006
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'
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To pack for East Africa:
binoculars for spotting zebu
down jacket for the climb up Kilimanjaro
mosquito net for camping on the multi-day safari
this phrasebook for everything else
Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
binoculars for spotting zebu
down jacket for the climb up Kilimanjaro
mosquito net for camping on the multi-day safari
this phrasebook for everything else
Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This compact little book is the perfect place to start learning Swahili. It is easy to carry around and dip into. The pronunciation guide is printed alongside the Swahili and English, so everything is where you need it and clearly laid out. I found a lot of the phrases useful and after a little practice, was able to try them out with confidence. There are also some nice little tips sprinkled throughout the book, cultural information, etiquette, etc.
After a couple of business trips to Kenya, I decided it was time I tried to learn some basic Swahili words. Swahili is an enjoyable language to learn, and the locals are really impressed when you speak a few words. So I think it is well worth getting this book and putting in a little effort. Even if you learn only a small number of words and a few phrases you will be rewarded with smiles. Safi!
After a couple of business trips to Kenya, I decided it was time I tried to learn some basic Swahili words. Swahili is an enjoyable language to learn, and the locals are really impressed when you speak a few words. So I think it is well worth getting this book and putting in a little effort. Even if you learn only a small number of words and a few phrases you will be rewarded with smiles. Safi!
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides an excellent background to the derevation of Swahili as a written language having been a spoken language for generations. There are some excellent phrases for everyday greetings, shopping and a detailed section on the grammatical intricacies for those who strive continuously to improve their swahili. However quite a lot of the phrases are irrelevant. If one needs to ask for an air-conditioned room or car rental in Swahili, then it is likely that one is in a part of East Africa where these services are unavailable. There is an easy to use English-Swahili and Swahili-English dictionary. Finally this book includes some of the latest slang terms, which are good fun to use and really impress the locals.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not at all what I expected, much much better, I am in close contact with a Kenyan family so this book with all its details will prevent me making language and social mistakes. Since receiving book have learnt a little swahili to be able to translate. Excellent.
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Not lonely thanks to lonely planet
This awesome little book helped me out on several occasions, i brushed up on a little Swahili before arriving in Tanzania to know how to greet and the basic essentials. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Oliveoilcurlz
Swahili - Lonely Planet Phrasebook
A great little book. Fitted easily into the side pocket of a rucksack (or handbag). Vital poiltenesses inside front cover made for quick and easy reference. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. T. M. Hart
Swahili phrasebook
This book is small bag size and light and easy to follow.
The phrases are phonetically written so it's very easy to
pronounce the Swahili words. Read more
The phrases are phonetically written so it's very easy to
pronounce the Swahili words. Read more
Published 12 months ago by lainey64
A very helpful little book
Compact and comprehensive phrase book which also contains interesting facts, cultural information and language guidance should you wish to advance your knowledge. Read more
Published 14 months ago by WookieB
dipping your toe in !
If you are taking a safari or beach hotel in East Africa this is a compact useful guide to allow you
a couple of local words/phrases to try out in Kiswahili. Read more
a couple of local words/phrases to try out in Kiswahili. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. WILLIAMS
Just what I wanted!
The book was reasonably priced, arrived quickly and is in excellent condition. I am very satisfied!
Published on 12 May 2010 by Ngaio Richards
Good book, quick delivery
Very useful and up to date phrase book - son going on 2month med student placement. Delivered quickly so he could learn some before he went.
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by C. Malley
Useful little book
I work with a couple of Swahili speakers and got this book as a bit of a joke, so I could swap phrases with them. For a small book it's very comprehensive and current. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by M. W. Toynbee
making sense of swahili
This was an amazingly useful little book which helped to make sense of swahili and I would recommend it to anyone travelling into Kenya. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Ms. H. L. Fowle
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