Teach Yourself Zulu will give you a comprehensive introduction to the language if you are a complete beginner, and will help you brush up your skills if you already have some knowledge of the language.
The 20 thematic units are carefully graded so you will build your competence and confidence as you work through the book.
The emphasis throughout is on practicality - you will learn the language that you will use in everyday situations while you are on a visit to South Africa.
There are four revision units to help you check your understanding and consolidate your learning in addition to the exercises in every unit.
The culture notes and background will help you get the most out of a business trip or holiday and will enhance your enjoyment of learning the language.
The book (0 340 87114 8) is accompanied by audio material on a cassette (0 340 87116 4) or two CDs (0 340 91393 2) which are available separately or together with the book in packs (book/cassette pack: 0 340 87115 6; book/CD pack: 0 340 91392 4).
How are you?; who are you?; can you speak English?; can I help you?;
revision; fill up, please; Ncamsile celebrates her birthday; do you have
Stoney ginger beer?; what do you do for a living, James?; revision; pleased
to meet you, Ron; can we have the menu, please?; can we order some wine,
please?; can you direct me to the post office, please?; revision; telephone
convesration; Sibongile Vilakazi and his family are haveing dinner; Gavin
goes to the doctor; filling in forms; revision; making a hotel reservation;
in the furniture store; I want to report a burglary; Mr Maphummulo at the
post office; revision; key to the exercises.
Arnett Wilkes is Professor of Zulu at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Nikolias Nkosi taught at the University of Pretoria.
