Hello South Africa Phrasebook 11 Official LanguagesISBN:9780620462983, R165.00
This new remarkable pocket size phrasebook is so comprehensive, well-researched and easy-to-use that it should be made mandatory for every South African and visitor to South Africa to have one.
Hello South Africa™ translates more than 600 phrases in 30 topics into each of our official languages, making it an essential communication tool to help South Africans – and visitors to the country - converse, on a basic level, with any South African in his/her mother tongue.
It holds huge credibility as the translations, pronunciation guides and pseudo-phonetics have been done by top academics in the African Languages Departments of distinguished South African Universities.
The book not only helps its readers to communicate in all official languages but it also serves as a full colour souvenir giving insight into the rich linguistic and cultural make-up of South Africa and her people.
Hello South Africa™ translates more than 600 phrases in 30 topics into each of our official languages, making it an essential communication tool to help South Africans – and visitors to the country - converse, on a basic level, with any South African in his/her mother tongue.
It holds huge credibility as the translations, pronunciation guides and pseudo-phonetics have been done by top academics in the African Languages Departments of distinguished South African Universities.
The book not only helps its readers to communicate in all official languages but it also serves as a full colour souvenir giving insight into the rich linguistic and cultural make-up of South Africa and her people.
It boasts fascinating introductions on the history of language in South Africa and on the varied cultures, written by leaders in the fields of Linguistics and Social Anthropology.
The phrasebook is complete with language distribution maps showing users where the various languages are predominantly spoken, practical travel tips and photographs that celebrate South Africa’s scenic splendour and unique cultural textures.
The Phrasebook includes:-
• Over 600 phrases in 30 topics in each of South Africa’s 11 official languages
• Colour-coded contents system to help you find the right phrase quickly
• Comprehensive pronunciation guide for each language
• Easy-to-pronounce pseudo-phonetics below each phrase
• Refreshing insight into South Africa’s languages and cultures
• Photos celebrating South Africa’s scenic splendour and cultural diversity
• Quick-reference language distribution maps
• Practical travel tips for the visitor
• South Africa’s National Anthem
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