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Colloquial Zulu is an easy-to-use and up-to-date guide to the Zulu language. Specially written for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Zulu. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
What makes Colloquial Zulu your best choice in language learning?
- It's interactive - it has lots of exercises for regular practice.
- It's clear - it has concise grammar notes.
- It's practical - it has useful vocabulary and a pronunciation guide .
- It's complete - it includes an answer key and reference section.
Whether you're a business traveller or you work for an NGO, whether you're studying to teach or are looking forward to a holiday - if you'd like to get up and running with Zulu, this rewarding course will take you from complete beginner to confidently putting your language skills to use in a wide range of everyday situations. This course is also ideal for an institution-based setting with its clear language pedagogy, cultural information and notes.
Accompanying audio material, recorded by native speakers, is available free online at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. The audio material will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.
List of contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pronunciation Guide
Unit 1: Ukubingelela
Greetings
Unit 2: Uvelaphi?
Where are you from?
Unit 3: Uyaphi?
Where are you going?
Unit 4: Impilo yomndeni
Family Life
Unit 5: Kubiza malini?
How much does it cost?
Unit 6: Ukuhlangana nabangane
Social Life
Unit 7: Umndeni nabangane
Family and Friends
Unit 8: Ukugula nokwelapha
Illness and treatment
Unit 9: Ukuthenga
Shopping
Unit 10: Ukuthatha uhambo
Taking a trip
Unit 11: Ukungcebeleka
Leisure
Unit 12: Ukuvakashela esiqiwini
Visiting a Game Reserve
Unit 13: Kudala
Long ago
Unit 14: Ukuthuthela iGoli
Moving to Johannesburg
Unit 15: Amaholidi nezingozi
Holidays and Accidents
Reference Grammar
Reference Grammar Index
Key to Exercises
Zulu - English Glossary
English - Zulu Glossary
Summary
Colloquial Zulu is an easy to use and up to date guide to the Zulu language. Specially written for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Zulu. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
