Intonation in Swahili

Intonation in Swahili
Author: John Kelly
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2005-08-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113575294X

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Modern Swahili Grammar

Modern Swahili Grammar
Author: Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed
Publisher: East African Publishers
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2001
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9789966467614

Modern Swahili Grammar is an important contribution to the study of Swahili grammar from pedagogical and lingustic perspectives, and thus relevant to both students of Swahili and scholars of linguistics and sociolinguistics. At a descriptive level, the book covers phonology, morphology and syntax. The following areas of Swahili grammar are also covered in detail: affixes, derivation, inflection, parts of speech, relatives, tenses, demonstratives of reference, pronominalisation, phrases, clauses and sentences. Grammatical explanations are always followed by exercises and comprehensive vocabulary lists are also included.

Swahili Grammar and Workbook

Swahili Grammar and Workbook
Author: Fidèle Mpiranya
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2014-10-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317612922

Swahili Grammar and Workbook provides a practical and comprehensive companion to Swahili grammar, filling in gaps left by other textbooks. Presenting the essentials of Swahili grammar in a highly accessible fashion, it reduces complex language topics to helpful rules and mnemonic aids, enabling maximum grammar retention and accurate usage. Grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises, allowing students to consolidate and practice their learning. No prior knowledge of linguistic terminology is required. Key features include: Twenty five language notes covering key topics such as: personal pronouns; the Swahili noun class system; special class combinations; the imperative, the subjunctive, and the conditional moods; the use of comparatives; the use of monosyllabic verbs; the passive form and various other forms of verb extensions; the relative clause Clear, detailed and jargon-free grammatical explanations supported by an assortment of helpful diagrams, charts and tables and many relevant and up-to-date examples A wide range of communication-oriented exercises to reinforce learning and develop students’ ability to use Swahili actively Audio files to support pronunciation practice, clearly linked to relevant sections of the book and available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138808263/ Four appendices, Swahili-English and English-Swahili vocabulary lists, a bibliography and an index presented at the back of the book for easy access to information. Written by a highly experienced instructor, Swahili Grammar and Workbook will be an essential resource for all students and teachers of Swahili. It is suitable for use both as a companion reference text in language courses and as a standalone text in independent grammar classes.

Intonation in African Tone Languages

Intonation in African Tone Languages
Author: Laura J. Downing
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2016-11-07
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110503522

This volume brings together two under-investigated areas of intonation typology. While tone languages make up to 70 percent of the world’s languages, only few have been explored for intonation. And even though one third of the world’s languages are spoken in Africa, and most sub-Saharan languages are tone languages, recent collections on tone and intonation typology have almost entirely ignored African languages. This book aims to fill this gap.

Swahili Basic Course

Swahili Basic Course
Author: Foreign Service Institute (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 598
Release: 1963
Genre: Swahili language
ISBN:

Swahili, Basic Course

Swahili, Basic Course
Author: United States Department of State
Publisher:
Total Pages: 592
Release: 1963
Genre:
ISBN: