Travel to Africa

Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Format: Paperback
Author: Martin Benjamin
ReleaseDate: September, 2005
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Rating:

Great book to have!
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. 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. The Kenyans can speak English, but they appreciate it when you try to speak to them in Swahili.

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.

It's an absolute must for any traveler! .

VERY HELPFUL
Can't learn a language without grammar. The highlights of this book is that it contains not only the dictionaries and useful phrases but also good explanation of grammar which makes understanding easier. They also try not to complicate by teaching "survival Swahili". .

"Must Have" for East African Tourists
It works great as a pre-trip study resource for the language - and equally well if you never open it until you are in a market in Tanzania and want to know "bei gani?" ("how much?") The book is organized in a way that makes sense - you can go to the section on shopping and find, not just a list of vocabulary words, but lots and lots of phrases to cover all kinds of situations. What's not to like? The compact size makes it easy to pack and tote on your trip to East Africa. (If you have ever had to look up what you want to say word by word in a language guide, you will appreciate the value of this feature. ) Like all Lonely Planet publications, it is written with a sense of attitude and energy - not dry like many language guides. My (Ki)Swahili is pretty good at this point - but I still pack this book whenever I go to East Africa. .

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