Swahili For Dummies

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· John Wiley & Sons
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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.

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5.0
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Nikkibrandycole Harmon
February 12, 2025
very good explanations with examples and a breakdown of the pronunciations
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About the author

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.

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