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Lenje Handbook: A Short Introduction to the Lenje Dialect Spoken in North-West Rhodesia (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Learn Lenje quickly with a clear, practical guide to an East African Bantu dialect.
The Lenje Handbook offers a concise introduction to the dialect spoken in North-West Rhodesia, presenting its basic grammar, common vocabulary, and how to use language prefixes and concords in everyday speech. Written to help new learners speak, read, and understand Lenje, it combines simple instruction with real language examples.
The book explains Lenje writing, pronunciation, and core grammar in plain terms. It covers nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, and sentence structure, with guidance on how to form and recognize noun classes and concords. A useful feature is the Lenje-English vocabulary, plus quick English-Lenje phrases you can reference on the go.
- Foundational grammar focused on nouns, verbs, pronouns, and concords
- Practical pronunciation notes and phonetic spelling using an English-friendly system
- Lenje-English and English-Lenje word lists for daily use
- Appendices with short sentences and authentic examples for quick learning
Ideal for new learners, travelers, missionaries, or anyone seeking an accessible introduction to the Lenje dialect and its place among other Tonga-speaking communities.
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Lenje Handbook (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to the Lenje dialect of the Bantu language family, spoken in northwestern Zambia. It provides a thorough foundation for understanding its grammar, vocabulary, and usage. The author assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics and demonstrates a deep respect for the history and context of the language. The in-depth exploration of the language's nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs offers guidance on correct word usage, grammar, and structure. The book is a valuable resource for linguistic study, travel, and anyone interested in learning the Lenje language or enhancing their understanding of Bantu languages as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332748112_0
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Lenje Handbook A Short Introduction to the Lenje Dialect Spoken in NorthWest Rhodesia Classic Reprint
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