Description
Hausa is the Chadic (branch of the Afroasiatic language family) language of the Hausa people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Central Africa. Hausa is spoken as a first language by over 27 million people and as a second language by nearly 20 million more. Commonly spoken throughout southern Niger and northern Nigeria, Hausa has developed as a lingua franca throughout much of West Africa for purposes of trade.
This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to West Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:
- 4,000 dictionary entries
- Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers
- Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business
- Concise grammar and pronunciation sections
Author: Aquilina Mawadza
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 11/27/2018
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.00w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9780781813839
ISBN10: 0781813832
BISAC Categories:
- Foreign Language Study | Multi-Language Phrasebooks
- Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see also Swahili)