Master the Yao language with a proven, field-tested handbook.
This edition presents a comprehensive study of Yao by the missionary scholar who first expanded the work after five years of intensive field study. It updates and extends Part I on grammar, broadens Part II with a larger vocabulary, and adds Part III, an entirely new English–Yao vocabulary section. The result is a practical resource for students, teachers, and anyone working with Yao communities in East Central Africa.
The book situates language study within historical and cultural context, highlighting how language work supports education, administration, and cross-cultural communication. It remains rooted in traditional native usage while offering clearer explanations and more complete reference material for today's learners.
- Expanded grammar guidance with clarified examples
- Enlarged Yao vocabulary and updated meanings
- New English–Yao vocabulary to aid translation and study
- Contextual notes linking language learning to real-world contact with Yao-speaking communities
Ideal for readers of linguistic history, African language study, missionary education, and anyone engaging with the Yao people.