{"product_id":"swahili-for-dummies-isbn-9781394191567","title":"Swahili For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the official language of Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwahili For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics of Swahili\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn everyday words and phrases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the confidence to engage in conversations in Swahili\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate while traveling and talk to Swahili-speaking family members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwahili For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Swahili 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Swahili You Already Know 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Navigating Nouns and Pronouns in Swahili 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Adding Action to Your Words: Verbs 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting Your Numbers and Dates Right 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Swahili in Action 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Making Small Talk 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Finding Your Way 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Eating in and Dining Out 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Using Technology to Keep in Touch. 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Dressing Your Best 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Swahili at Work 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Swahili on the Go 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Planning a Safari 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, Buses, and More 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Arranging Accommodations 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Taking Care of Your Health 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Common Swahili Proverbs and Their Meanings 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Swahili Quickly 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Words You Should Never Say in Swahili 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendixes 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Swahili Noun Classes 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Swahili Verbs 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Swahili-English Mini-Dictionary 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Answer Key 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 335\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeline Ayugi Okeno\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAsmaha Heddi\u003c\/b\u003e 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.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the lingua franca of East Africa\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwahili is the most widely spoken language in sub-Saharan Africa. \u003ci\u003eSwahili For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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