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African Languages

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251 Zulu Verbs: Book II – Conjugates Using Noun Classes

Zulu

251 Zulu Verbs: Book II – Conjugates Using Noun Classes

Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, Ph.D.

Intermediate–Advanced / Verb Conjugation, Noun Classes & Zulu Grammar

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502 Zulu Verbs: Book I – Conjugates Using Personal Pronouns

Zulu

502 Zulu Verbs: Book I – Conjugates Using Personal Pronouns

Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, Ph.D.

Intermediate–Advanced / Verb Conjugation, Personal Pronouns & Zulu Grammar

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75 Bilingual Conversations in Kinyarwanda (Part 1)

Kinyarwanda

75 Bilingual Conversations in Kinyarwanda (Part 1)

Munga Sekundane, Brandon Nshuti, et al.

Beginner to Intermediate / Reading & Comprehension

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75 Bilingual Conversations in Kinyarwanda (Part 2)

Kinyarwanda

75 Bilingual Conversations in Kinyarwanda (Part 2)

Munga Sekundane, Theogene Rukundo, et al.

Beginner to Intermediate / Continued Practice

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99 Zulu Proverbs & Sayings: A Collection of Classic Zulu Expressions, Wise Sayings and Advice

Zulu

99 Zulu Proverbs & Sayings: A Collection of Classic Zulu Expressions, Wise Sayings and Advice

Desaray Wilson-Mnyandu and Phiwokuhle Mnyandu

Intermediate–Advanced / Zulu Culture, Proverbs & Traditional Wisdom

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A Comparative Study of the Bantu and Semi-Bantu Languages

Bantu Language Roots

A Comparative Study of the Bantu and Semi-Bantu Languages

Harry Hamilton Johnston

Advanced / Historical & Comparative Linguistics

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A Comparative Study of the Bantu and Semi-Bantu Languages (Volume 2)

Bantu Language Roots

A Comparative Study of the Bantu and Semi-Bantu Languages (Volume 2)

Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston

Advanced / Historical & Comparative Linguistics

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A Complete Course for Beginners (Spoken World)

Swahili

A Complete Course for Beginners (Spoken World)

Living Language

Beginners / Full Course (Audio + Book)

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Book of African Proverbs and Meanings: 400+ Proverbs, Meanings and Origins From 20+ African Countries

African Culture

Book of African Proverbs and Meanings: 400+ Proverbs, Meanings and Origins From 20+ African Countries

Kelechi Njoku S.

All Levels / African Proverbs, Cultural Wisdom & Traditional Sayings

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Chichewa 101 Dictionary

Chichewa

Chichewa 101 Dictionary

Heather Katsonga-Woodward

Beginners / Vocabulary, Quick Reference & Travel

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Chichewa 101 – Learn Chichewa in 101 Bite-Sized Lessons

Chichewa

Chichewa 101 – Learn Chichewa in 101 Bite-Sized Lessons

Heather Katsonga-Woodward

Beginners / Self-Study, Everyday Chichewa & Foundational Skills

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Chichewa for English Speakers

Chichewa

Chichewa for English Speakers

Nathaniel Maxson

Beginner–Intermediate / Grammar, Pronunciation & Structured Language Learning

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Chichewa Language: The Chichewa Phrasebook and Dictionary

Chichewa

Chichewa Language: The Chichewa Phrasebook and Dictionary

Dalitso Cheelo

Beginners / Everyday Phrases, Vocabulary & Travel Communication

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Colloquial Swahili: The Complete Course for Beginners (2nd Edition)

Swahili

Colloquial Swahili: The Complete Course for Beginners (2nd Edition)

Lutz Marten and Donovan Lee McGrath

Beginners / Structured Course

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Colloquial Zulu: The Complete Course for Beginners

Zulu

Colloquial Zulu: The Complete Course for Beginners

Sandra Sanneh and Mary Hammond-Bloem

Beginners / Comprehensive Self-Study & Structured Language Learning

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Complete Zulu: Beginner to Intermediate Course

Zulu

Complete Zulu: Beginner to Intermediate Course

Arnett Wilkes and Nicholas Nkosi

Beginner–Intermediate / Comprehensive & Structured Language Learning

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Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms for Kinyarwanda Verbs

Kinyarwanda

Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms for Kinyarwanda Verbs

Carine R. Umuhoza, Munga Sekundane, Deanna Greaux, et al.

Intermediate to Advanced / Expression & Fluency

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Imyandiko n’Imyitozo yo Kwiga Ikinyarwanda (A1–A2)

Imyandiko n’Imyitozo yo Kwiga Ikinyarwanda (A1–A2)

Carine R. Umuhoza, Deanna Greaux, Daniel Eyeneghe, et al.

Beginner to Intermediate / Structured Practice

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Imyandiko n’Imyitozo yo Kwiga Ikinyarwanda (B1–B2)

Kinyarwanda

Imyandiko n’Imyitozo yo Kwiga Ikinyarwanda (B1–B2)

Carine R. Umuhoza, Munga Sekundane, Daniel Eyeneghe, et al.

Intermediate to Advanced / Guided Practice

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Kinyarwanda for Foreigners: The Phrasebook for Everyday Situations

Kinyarwanda

Kinyarwanda for Foreigners: The Phrasebook for Everyday Situations

Munga Sekundane, Igor Rugwizangoga, et al.

Beginners / Everyday Conversation

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Learn Chichewa: English to Chichewa Words and 1,001 Essential Phrases for Beginners

Chichewa

Learn Chichewa: English to Chichewa Words and 1,001 Essential Phrases for Beginners

Bailey Barney

Beginners / Everyday Conversation, Travel & Practical Communication

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Learn Good Swahili: Volume 1 – A Step-by-Step Complete Grammar

Swahili

Learn Good Swahili: Volume 1 – A Step-by-Step Complete Grammar

Zahir K. Dhalla

Beginner to Intermediate / Step-by-Step Grammar

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Learn Good Swahili: Volume 2 – Swahili–English Dictionary

Swahili

Learn Good Swahili: Volume 2 – Swahili–English Dictionary

Zahir K. Dhalla

Beginner to Intermediate / Vocabulary & Reference

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Learn Good Swahili: Volume 3 – English–Swahili Dictionary

Swahili

Learn Good Swahili: Volume 3 – English–Swahili Dictionary

Zahir K. Dhalla

Beginner to Intermediate / Vocabulary & Expression

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Learn Kinyarwanda with Images: An Illustrated Dictionary

Kinyarwanda

Learn Kinyarwanda with Images: An Illustrated Dictionary

Principe Tuyishime, Nancy Umuhire

Beginners / Vocabulary Building

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Learn Zulu – Bilingual Word Search Puzzles: 60 Fun Puzzles with Zulu and English Words

Zulu

Learn Zulu – Bilingual Word Search Puzzles: 60 Fun Puzzles with Zulu and English Words

Goncalo E.

Beginners / Vocabulary Building, Reinforcement & Fun Practice

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Learn Zulu: English to Zulu Words and 1,001 Essential Phrases for Beginners

Zulu

Learn Zulu: English to Zulu Words and 1,001 Essential Phrases for Beginners

Bailey Barney

Best for: Beginners / Everyday Conversation, Travel & Practical Communication

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Learn Zulu Fast: 1200 Essential English–Zulu Phrases for Travel, Communication, and Everyday Use for Beginners

Zulu

Learn Zulu Fast: 1200 Essential English–Zulu Phrases for Travel, Communication, and Everyday Use for Beginners

Imen Magri

Beginners / Travel, Conversation & Everyday Communication

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Learning Zulu: A Secret History of Language in South Africa

Zulu

Learning Zulu: A Secret History of Language in South Africa

Mark Sanders

Advanced / Language History, Culture & Sociolinguistics

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Swahili: A Foundation for Speaking, Reading and Writing (2nd Edition)

Swahili

Swahili: A Foundation for Speaking, Reading and Writing (2nd Edition)

Thomas J. Hinnebusch and Sarah M. Mirza

Beginners / Complete Language Foundation

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Swahili–English / English–Swahili Practical Dictionary

Swahili

Swahili–English / English–Swahili Practical Dictionary

Nicholas Awde

Beginner to Advanced / Comprehensive Vocabulary

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Swahili Grammar and Workbook

Swahili

Swahili Grammar and Workbook

Fidèle Mpiranya

Beginner to Intermediate / Grammar & Practice

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Swahili Proverbs: A Real-Life Applications for Every Day

Swahili

Swahili Proverbs: A Real-Life Applications for Every Day

Abdulkarim W. Murunga

Intermediate–Advanced / Proverbs, Culture & Practical Wisdom

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Swahili Short Stories for Beginners: CEFR Level A1

Swahili

Swahili Short Stories for Beginners: CEFR Level A1

Abdulkarim Murunga and Prisca Kileo; edited by Ibrahim Murunga

Beginners (A1) / Reading, Listening & Everyday Communication

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Swahili Short Stories Series Level A2 (2-Book Series)

Swahili

Swahili Short Stories Series Level A2 (2-Book Series)

Abdulkarim Murunga and Prisca Kileo; edited by Ibrahim Murunga

Beginner–Intermediate / Progressive Reading, Grammar, Listening & Conversation

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The Bantu Languages (2nd Edition)

Bantu Language Roots

The Bantu Languages (2nd Edition)

edited by Mark Van de Velde, Koen Bostoen, Derek Nurse, and Gérard Philippson

Advanced / Linguistics & Deep Study

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The Dissection of 900 Swahili Proverbs

Swahili

The Dissection of 900 Swahili Proverbs

George Kihanda

: Intermediate–Advanced / Swahili Proverbs, Cultural Wisdom & Life Lessons

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The Fundamentals of Kinyarwanda Language: Grammar

Kinyarwanda

The Fundamentals of Kinyarwanda Language: Grammar

Ally Nkundibiza

Intermediate to Advanced / Grammar & Mastery

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Tiyankhule ChiChewa: Let’s Speak ChiChewa

Chichewa

Tiyankhule ChiChewa: Let’s Speak ChiChewa

D. S. Mwanza, Alick Kadango Bwanali

Beginners / Speaking & Cultural Understanding

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Ubumenyi Rusange, Imyandiko n’Imyitozo (A1–A2)

Kinyarwanda

Ubumenyi Rusange, Imyandiko n’Imyitozo (A1–A2)

Carine R. Umuhoza, Roger Manzi, et al.

Beginner to Intermediate / Culture & Reading Practice

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Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 1

Swahili

Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 1

Philip M. Parker

Beginner / Vocabulary Building & Practice

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Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 2

Swahili

Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 2

Philip M. Parker

Intermediate / Vocabulary Building & Reinforcement

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Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 3

Swahili

Webster’s English to Swahili Crossword Puzzles: Level 3

Philip M. Parker

Advanced / Vocabulary Expansion & Reinforcement

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Zulu-English / English-Zulu Dictionary & Phrasebook

Zulu

Zulu-English / English-Zulu Dictionary & Phrasebook

Mawadza

Beginner–Intermediate / Vocabulary, Travel & Everyday Communication

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Zulu Language: The Zulu Phrasebook and Dictionary

Zulu

Zulu Language: The Zulu Phrasebook and Dictionary

Amahle Guliwe

Best for: Beginners / Everyday Phrases, Vocabulary & Travel Communication

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Zulu Short Stories for Beginners (A1) Skill Level – Zulu Reading Practice

Zulu

Zulu Short Stories for Beginners (A1) Skill Level – Zulu Reading Practice

Sebastian Cutillo

Beginners (A1) / Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & Foundational Skills

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Zulu Short Stories for Beginners (A2) Skill Level – Zulu Reading Practice

Zulu

Zulu Short Stories for Beginners (A2) Skill Level – Zulu Reading Practice

Sebastian D. Cutillo

Early Intermediate (A2) / Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & Fluency

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