An Elementary Introduction to the Taita Language, Eastern Equatorial Africa (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Joseph Alfred Wray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1333908350 ISBN 13: 9781333908355

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides a beginner's guide to the Sagalla language, spoken by the Sagalla people who inhabit the Taita Hills of Kenya. The language's eight parts of speech are thoroughly described, and each is given its own section within the book, making it easy for learners to focus on specific areas of grammar. This book stands out from other beginner's guides to African languages due to its extensive discussion of the language's phonetic system. The author begins by delving into the complexities of Sagalla pronunciation and prosody, with an emphasis on how the acoustic properties of the language affect its overall sound system. The book then continues to provide a detailed overview of the language's morphology and syntax, highlighting the ways in which words are combined to form phrases and sentences. The final section of the book presents a series of exercises and drills to help learners practice the material they have learned throughout the book. These exercises range from simple pronunciation drills to complex translation exercises, and they are designed to help learners develop a strong foundation in Sagalla. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning Sagalla, and it is sure to become a standard reference for scholars and students of African linguistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333908350
• ISBN 13: 9781333908355
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132