Colloquial Somali: A Complete Language Course (Colloquial Ser.)

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Synopsis
Colloquial Somali: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Somali as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Somali in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Somali is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points about life in Somalia An overview of the sounds of Somali Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Somali is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Somali. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
Copyright:
1995

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
295 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317306368
Related ISBNs:
9781138468771, 9781138949805, 9780415100090, 9781315650227
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Martin Orwin
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Foreign Language Study
Grade Levels:
College Freshman
Reading Age:
18–18
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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