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Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook | 
 enlarge | Authors: Martin Benjamin, Charles Mironko, Anne Geoghegan
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $5.95
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 787361
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 3.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0864425090
Dewey Decimal Number: 418
EAN: 9780864425096
ASIN: 0864425090
Publication Date: July 1998
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Condition: corners and edges alittle worn Used - Good. Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear.
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PHABARI! The ever-present greeting you'll remember long after your trip. But travel in East Africa is so full of encounters, being able to interact in Swahili will turn your trip into the travel experience you're hoping for. Whether you're sailing on a dhow off Zanzibar, scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro or having a quiet drink with your host in Nairobi, this book will help you communicate the way you want to. ulliunderstand the correct Swahili greetings /liliidentify those animals with the 'On Safari' section /lilienjoy the local cuisine /liliidentify market food and traditional dishes /liliuse the comprehensive two-way dictionary to find the words you need /lililearn about the language with grammar and pronunciation tips throughout /li/ul
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Good resource July 16, 2007
Luly
We used this book before and during our volunteer trip to Kenya. br /It's a great resource, helps a lot, has all the basic things you wanna know (actually much more than you're going to need for a short trip), as well as slangs and even a few surprises (what to say in very specific situations, like when you're drunk or having sex (I'm guessing if they put this on the book, it must be because people asked for it)). br /There are a few phrases they recommend I found out nobody uses anymore, and a few others that are used by people in the coast, but not by people in Nairobi area or other parts of the country, for example. br /But still, I recommend it. br /It's very small, fits in your pocket. br /But there's so much information you really need to do your homework, study it before your trip, and mark the pages that interest you.
Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook June 17, 2007
T. Tenderenda
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For a compact book on Swahili this is the best I've seen. The contents of this little gem were easily divided into useful and practical sections, covering a broader use of the language than I've come across in other similar type books. Each section was uniquely and clearly identifiable allowing faster access to put your fingertips on the words or phrases you need. This book also succeeds in helping the reader obtain a basic yet concrete understanding of the Swahili language where other similar books have attempted but failed.
Very well built up - simple to use! March 21, 2007
Carol Pratt Dellamora (Switzerland)
This course to teach yourself Swahili is easy for anybody - all you need is to take time and study.
Great comprehensive resource March 19, 2007
Amber Mccaslin (Maine, USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This small hand-sized book is an excellent resource. Sections are seperated by practical categories (like food, social, and practical). Very easy to read, and really has everything you would need to get around.
Great book to have! January 1, 2007
Rye Bread (Colorado)
I had this guide when I went to Kenya, and I highly recommend it! It was very useful when I got very ill and needed to explain to a Swahili speaking doctor what was wrong with me. I also used it when I'd go to the Masai Markets and I always got a much better deal when I'd barter in Swahili. The Kenyans can speak English, but they appreciate it when you try to speak to them in Swahili. br / br /I loved this guide so much I am buying copies for the members of my family who will be joining me for a holiday in Kenya this coming year. br / br /It's an absolute must for any traveler!
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