Teach Yourself Swahili
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For anyone determined to unlock the beauty and practicality of one of Africa's most widely spoken languages, Teach Yourself Swahili by D. V. Perrott is an indispensable guide. Written by a Reader in English for Inter-Territorial Language and a Member of the International Institute of African Languages and Culture, this authoritative volume instructs learners from the ground up — systematically building vocabulary, grammar, and conversational competence in Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. Part of the celebrated Teach Yourself series published by English Universities Press, this compact yet comprehensive manual presents the language in a clear, progressive format that has made the series a trusted staple in self-directed learning for decades. Perrott's approach respects both the linguistic structure and cultural richness of Swahili, offering the reader far more than a phrasebook — it is a true gateway into a language spoken by tens of millions across the African continent. Whether for travel, scholarship, or professional necessity, this volume leaves the reader equipped — and eager — to speak.
Author: D. V. Perrott
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
For anyone determined to unlock the beauty and practicality of one of Africa's most widely spoken languages, Teach Yourself Swahili by D. V. Perrott is an indispensable guide. Written by a Reader in English for Inter-Territorial Language and a Member of the International Institute of African Languages and Culture, this authoritative volume instructs learners from the ground up — systematically building vocabulary, grammar, and conversational competence in Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. Part of the celebrated Teach Yourself series published by English Universities Press, this compact yet comprehensive manual presents the language in a clear, progressive format that has made the series a trusted staple in self-directed learning for decades. Perrott's approach respects both the linguistic structure and cultural richness of Swahili, offering the reader far more than a phrasebook — it is a true gateway into a language spoken by tens of millions across the African continent. Whether for travel, scholarship, or professional necessity, this volume leaves the reader equipped — and eager — to speak.