Complete Xhosa Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language with Teach Yourself - Softcover

Kirsch, Beverly; Skorgei, Silvia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444105809 ISBN 13: 9781444105803

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.
- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444105810)
- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105827)
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Are you looking for a complete course in Xhosa which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Xhosa will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.

The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Xhosa speakers.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

About this title

About the Author

Beverley Kirsch has taught Xhosa at the medical schools of the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch as well as at various multinational companies and various other institutions.

Silvia Skorge, linguist, was Associate Professor in the Department of German at the University of the Western Cape and has been involved in producing textbooks in several other languages.

Sindiwe Magona, one of South Africa's well-known contemporary authors, taught Xhosa at school and university level until she took up a position at the United Nations in New York in the 1980s.

Theresa Soci is an experienced Xhosa teacher and translator.
Their collaboration spans more than 25 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444105809
• ISBN 13: 9781444105803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352