Learn the official language of Kenya and Tanzania

Swahili For Dummies will teach you the basics of Swahili, so you can start conversing in Africa's language of commerce. This book introduces you to the foundations of Swahili grammar and enables you to engage in basic conversations. With the simplified Dummies learning process, you'll quickly get a grasp on the language, without complex terms and confusing explanations. You'll also move through the book at a comfortable pace, so you'll be familiar with what you've learned before moving on to more complex stuff. Focus on communication and interaction in everyday situations, so you can actually use the language you're studying--right away.

• Understand the basics of Swahili
• Learn everyday words and phrases
• Gain the confidence to engage in conversations in Swahili

• Communicate while traveling and talk to Swahili-speaking family members

  Swahili For Dummies is for readers of all ages who want to learn the basics of Swahili in a no-stress, beginner-friendly way. Swahili teachers will also love sharing this practical approach with their students.

  Autorentext

  Seline Ayugi Okeno was born and raised in Siaya, Kenya. She holds a B.Ed. Arts from Maseno University in Kenya and an M.A. in Applied Lin­guistics from Ohio University. She is currently a Swahili and English Teaching Fellow at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Asmaha Heddi hails from Arusha, Tanzania. She is a Kiswahili lecturer at the University of Kansas. She holds a B.A. from the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Ohio University.

  Klappentext

  Learn the lingua franca of East Africa Swahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. Swahili For Dummies introduces you to the official language of Tanzania and Kenya, helping you learn the basics and teaching you essential phrases to use in everyday situations. With the popular-and easy-Dummies language learning method, you can travel, work, eat out, shop, and even go to the doctor in Swahili-speaking regions. Plus, you'll learn some neat tricks for picking up the language quickly, so you can embark on your Swahili-speaking adventure right away. **Inside...

• Must-know expressions
• Grammar basics
• Numbers, dates, and time
• Small talk and directions
• Phrases for e-mail & texting
• Business and travel phrases
• Common Swahili proverbs

• Mini-dictionary & verb chart**

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7

  Chapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9

  Chapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19

  Chapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35

  Chapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57

  Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right 81

  Part 2: Swahili in Action 111

  Chapter 6: Making Small Talk 113

  Chapter 7: Finding Your Way 131

  Chapter 8: Eating in and Dining Out 145

  Chapter 9: Using Technology to Keep in Touch. 157

  Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 173

  Chapter 11: Dressing Your Best 187

  Chapter 12: Swahili at Work 199

  Part 3: Swahili on the Go 213

  Chapter 13: Planning a Safari 215

  Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More 229

  Chapter 15: Arranging Accommodations 243

  Chapter 16: Taking Care of Your Health 261

  Part 4: The Part of Tens 275

  Chapter 17: Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings 277

  Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly 283

  Chapter 19: Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili 287

  Part 5: Appendixes 291

  Appendix A: Swahili Noun Classes 293

  Appendix B: Swahili Verbs 297

  Appendix C: Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary 311

  Appendix D: Answer Key 329

  Index 335