{"product_id":"swahili-grammar-and-workbook-paperback","title":"Swahili Grammar and Workbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFidèle Mpiranya\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSwahili Grammar and Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e provides a practical and comprehensive companion to Swahili grammar, filling in gaps left by other textbooks. Presenting the essentials of Swahili grammar in a highly accessible fashion, it reduces complex language topics to helpful rules and mnemonic aids, enabling maximum grammar retention and accurate usage. Grammar points are followed by multiple examples and exercises, allowing students to consolidate and practice their learning. No prior knowledge of linguistic terminology is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwenty five language notes covering key topics such as: personal pronouns; the Swahili noun class system; special class combinations; the imperative, the subjunctive, and the conditional moods; the use of comparatives; the use of monosyllabic verbs; the passive form and various other forms of verb extensions; the relative clause\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, detailed and jargon-free grammatical explanations supported by an assortment of helpful diagrams, charts and tables and many relevant and up-to-date examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA wide range of communication-oriented exercises to reinforce learning and develop students' ability to use Swahili actively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudio files to support pronunciation practice, clearly linked to relevant sections of the book and available for free download at http: \/\/www.routledge.com\/books\/details\/9781138808263\/ \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour appendices, Swahili-English and English-Swahili vocabulary lists, a bibliography and an index presented at the back of the book for easy access to information. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly experienced instructor, \u003ci\u003eSwahili Grammar and Workbook \u003c\/i\u003ewill be an essential resource for all students and teachers of Swahili. It is suitable for use both as a companion reference text in language courses and as a standalone text in independent grammar classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFidèle Mpiranya is Lecturer in Swahili and African Linguistics at the University of Chicago, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127501852807,"sku":"9781138808263","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1f4db0af19ae8ce6d5f97fc39e986e03.webp?v=1732588995","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/swahili-grammar-and-workbook-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}