Swahili, Basic - Learn to Speak and Understand Swahili with Pimsleur Language Programs (Standard format, CD, Lessons ed.)

About the Swahili Language

Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 50 million people, of which approximately 2 million (some estimates are as high as 5 million) are native-speakers living mainly along the East African coast from Somalia to the North Africa coastline of Madagascar.

This course teaches Standard Swahili as spoken in and around Kenya.

Swahili is an official language in Kenya and Tanzania and is the considered the linga franca in much of East Africa. It is also spoken in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), Mayotte, Mozambique, Oman, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the USA.

Written Swahili uses 24 letters from the Roman alphabet, excepting Q and X. The letter C is only used as a combination, making a "Ch" sound.

Pimsleur's Basic Swahili Program

Ten 30-minute lessons of spoken Swahili language instruction (the first ten Units of Pimsleur's 30-Unit Swahili Comprehensive Program). "This course replaces our original Compact Swahili with new and expanded vocabulary, scenarios, grammar and structures."

Essential grammar and vocabulary that teach you greetings, numbers, how to order food and drinks and to give and ask for directions. Learn to speak with near-native pronunciation.

No mindless repetition Converse with native speakers in natural (and useful ) conversations.

Completely Audio - anytime, anywhere. No computer necessary Unlike expensive software programs which tie learners to a computer, Pimsleur courses are available in CD or mp3 format to meet your needs.

"Receive an instant credit of $50 to trade up from the Basic to the full Level 1 Comprehensive."