Description
There are over 6 million Xhosa speakers in South Africa, where the Xhosa people are the second largest cultural subgroup (after the Zulu). Xhosa is a tonal language known for its clicking sounds. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to South 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; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.
Author: Aquilina Mawadza
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 10/15/2017
Pages: 246
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 6.90h x 3.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780781813631
ISBN10: 0781813638
BISAC Categories:
- Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see also Swahili)
- Foreign Language Study | Multi-Language Phrasebooks