Essential Swahili Dictionary: A Teach Yourself Guide

Book excerpt: With more than 14,000 definitions, including everyday idioms and expressions, this dictionary helps you understand what the people of East Africa are really saying Don’t be intimidated by Swahili! Essential Swahili Dictionary contains the most frequently used Swahili words and reflects contemporary usage of the language. Inside you’ll find the words you need for work, school, and your lifestyle; the vocabulary comes from a wide variety of contexts--including the media and information technology. Features: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Author insights for lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Useful vocabulary, easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking Extra online articles at teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of the East Africa region