Simple Swahili for English Speakers
eBook - ePub

Simple Swahili for English Speakers

A Guide to Learning Swahili and East African Culture

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Simple Swahili for English Speakers

A Guide to Learning Swahili and East African Culture

About this book

Simple Swahili for English Speakers is your friendly and practical guide to mastering basic Swahili. Designed for travelers, students, and anyone passionate about East African culture, this book offers easy explanations, everyday vocabulary, real conversations, and cultural insights.

Whether you are preparing for a trip to Tanzania, exploring the beauty of Zanzibar, or simply embracing the Swahili spirit of "Hakuna Matata," this guide will help you speak with confidence and connect with people warmly.

With clear lessons on greetings, numbers, shopping, family, travel, health, emotions, and more—plus real cultural notes about Tanzania, East Africa, and life beyond words—this book is your key to opening the heart of Africa through language.

Learn Swahili. Live the culture. Experience the joy.

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Table of contents

  1. Dedication
  2. Acknowledgement
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter One: The Swahili Alphabet and Pronunciation
  5. Chapter Two: Common Swahili Words and Their English Meaning
  6. Chapter Three: Daily Use Swahili Sentences
  7. Chapter Four: Introducing Yourself (Name, Age, Origin)
  8. Chapter Five: Asking and Answering Questions in Swahili
  9. Chapter Six: Talking About Family in Swahili
  10. Chapter Seven: Numbers and Counting in Swahili
  11. Chapter Eight: Talking About Time and Days of the Week
  12. Chapter Nine: Talking About School and Education
  13. Chapter Ten: Talking About Work and Jobs
  14. Chapter Eleven: Shopping at the Market
  15. Chapter Twelve: Food and Drinks Vocabulary
  16. Chapter Thirteen: Talking About Home and Household Items
  17. Chapter Fourteen: Talking About School Life
  18. Chapter Fifteen: Visiting a Park and Talking About Animals
  19. Chapter Sixteen: Talking About Jobs and Workplaces
  20. Chapter Seventeen: Talking About Hobbies and Free Time
  21. Chapter Eighteen: Talking About Transportation
  22. Chapter Nineteen: Using Swahili at the Bank
  23. Chapter Twenty: Using Swahili at the Hospital
  24. Chapter Twenty-One:Understanding Simple Swahili Tenses
  25. Chapter Twenty-Two: How to Ask and Answer Questions Naturally
  26. Chapter Twenty-Three: Using Common Swahili Prepositions
  27. Chapter Twenty-Four: Making Negative Sentences in Swahili
  28. Chapter Twenty-Five: Talking About Future Plans in Swahili
  29. Chapter Twenty-Six: Expressing Feelings and Emotions in Swahili
  30. Chapter Twenty-Seven: Common Swahili Idioms and Sayings
  31. Chapter Twenty-Eight:Everyday Conversations in Swahili
  32. Chapter Twenty-Nine: Practice Exercises and Activities
  33. Farewell Message
  34. Free Cultural Swahili Phrasebook