Pulaar Learners' Reference Grammar (African Language Learners' Reference Grammar Series, 2)

Amadou Tidiane Fofana, Antonia Folarin Schleicher ; foreword by Fiona McLaughlin

ISBN 10: 1586841742 / ISBN 13: 9781586841744

Published by Madison : National African Language Resource Center, 2002

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xxii, 358 pages ; 23 cm. Based on the dialect of Pulaar mainly spoken in Southern Senegal (Kolda region), in Guinea Bissau, in the Gambia and partly in Guinea Conakry.--Cf. p. xv. Pulaar Learners Reference Grammar is written for speakers of English who are learning Pulaar. Since many language learners are not familiar with grammatical terminology used in their textbooks, this book explains the basic terminology and concepts of English grammar that are necessary for understanding the grammar of Pulaar. It assumes no formal knowledge of English grammar and is written in very simple language. The primary objective of Pulaar Learners Reference Grammar is to provide Pulaar learners with a grammar book that will supplement their textbooks. It is not intended to replace a Pulaar textbook. Occasionally learners need more extensive explanations of the structures presented in their textbooks. This manual provides such additional detail. The grammar is arranged by topic to help learners locate information easily.

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• Title: Pulaar Learners' Reference Grammar (African Language Learners' Reference Grammar Series, 2)
• Publisher: Madison : National African Language Resource Center
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586841742
• ISBN 13: 9781586841744
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Pulaar Learners’ Reference Grammar is written for speakers of English who are learning Pulaar. Since many language learners are not familiar with grammatical terminology used in their textbooks, this book explains the basic terminology and concepts of English grammar that are necessary for understanding the grammar of Pulaar. It assumes no formal knowledge of English grammar and is written in very simple language. The primary objective of Pulaar Learners’ Reference Grammar is to provide Pulaar learners with a grammar book that will supplement their textbooks. It is not intended to replace a Pulaar textbook. Occasionally learners need more extensive explanations of the structures presented in their textbooks. This manual provides such additional detail. The grammar is arranged by topic to help learners locate information easily.