There are over 6 million Xhosa speakers in South Africa, where the Xhosa people are the second largest cultural subgroup (after the Zulu). Xhosa is a tonal language known for its clicking sounds. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to South Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business; and concise grammar and pronunciation sections.
ISBN: | 9780781813631 |
Publisher: | Hippocrene Books |
Imprint: | Hippocrene Books |
Published date: | 15 Oct 2017 |
DEWEY: | 496.3985321 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English,Xhosa |
Number of pages: | xx, 216 |
Weight: | 175g |
Height: | 175mm |
Width: | 100mm |
Spine width: | 12mm |