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Swahili (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) (Paperback)

by Robert Leonard (Author), Martin Benjamin (Editor), etc. (Editor)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 Jul 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0864425090
ISBN-13: 978-0864425096
Product Dimensions: 14 x 9.5 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 326,794 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Contains a comprehensive two-way dictionary with grammar and pronunciation sections; key language for any situation; conversation topics such as sport, current issues and romance; and cultural tips throughout.

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3.0 out of 5 stars This easy to use book facilitates learning Swahili., 31 Jul 2001

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to get started in Swahili, 23 Dec 2006

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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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars EXcellent book, for learning swahili and the way of life., 27 April 2009

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by C. Malley

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by M. W. Toynbee

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

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