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Afaan Oromo
This paper explains what Afaan Oromo is, the debate about choosing an its
alphabet, and the ultimate reasons for choosing the Latin alphabet. This is
an insightful look into the movement from oral to written language.
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Hornet/Afaan_Oromo_19777.html
African Language Family Groups
Learn about the four basic groups of African languages.
http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/bslweb/aflang.html
The African Language Program at UGA
Learn about the 3 major African languages, and explore the sample vocabulary
lists available for each one.
http://www.uga.edu/~aflang/
African Languages on the Internet: Ali Akan
This description and syllabus for an internet course on Akan includes the
first two units, which teach pronunciation, greetings, and other important
common words and phrases.
http://www.unizh.ch/spw/afrling/aliakan/
AfricaService: Yoruba
This is a very easy to use website. Just click on words and phrases in
English to see the corresponding word or phrase in Yoruba.
http://www.africaservice.com/yoruba/index.html
Afrikaans vir Reisigers
Learn about Afrikaans at this site. There are various Afrikaans to English
and English to Afrikaans online dictionaries here as well.
http://www.travlang.com/languages/cgi-bin/langchoice.cgi?lang1=english&lang2
=afrikaans&page=main
The Alphabet and Typical Names in Eritrea and Ethiopia
View the alphabet and get an idea of pronunciation and the sound of the
language of Eritrea and Ethiopia at this site.
http://www.big.du.se/~eritrea/geez.html
Bengali Language and Literature
Read about the Bengali language, alphabet, and a small sampling of the
literature at this site.
http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~achatt1/bengali.html
Chichewa
This site provides a map of where the Chichewa language is spoken, as well
as a brief background and history of the language. The site also contains a
bibliography of supporting materials.
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/aflang/chichewa/chichewa.html
Congo Languages
Master basic greetings in the languages of the Congo.
http://www.syntac.net/congo/1st-ever/lang.html
English -Xhosa Translator
Enter any phrase and have it translated into Xhosa, or from Xhosa to
English.
http://mokennon.albion.edu/English.htm
Evolution of Bengali Language and Script
This article covers the history and development of the Bengali language.
http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~achatt1/evolution.html
Hausa Online Grammar
This impressive site contains comprehensive information to help readers
learn Hausa. Information available includes a quick course in basic words,
grammar information, and sound clips.
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/aflang/Hausa/Hausa_online_grammar/grammar_
frame.html
The Kamanakao Association
This association is dedicated to preserving the heritage and language of
northern Botswana known as Shiyeyi. It contains articles detailing a
fascinating attempt to revive a culture and language almost made extinct by
forced Anglicization.
http://www.mindspring.com/~okavango/kamanakao/
KHULUMA Beginner's Course in Zulu
Learn basic greetings in Zulu on this page. Each written greeting is
presented with an audio clip.
http://durbanet.aztec.co.za/khuluma/khuluma1.htm
Kiswahili Home Page
The home page of the Kiswahili (formal Swahili) language. It has a "book"
format, with chapters on topics such as an introduction to Kiswahili, the
Kiswahili alphabet, and an introductory vocabulary. Also available on site
are translations for numbers, time, days, nouns, and more.
http://conn.me.queensu.ca/kassim/documents/kiswa/swahili.htm
Luganda: BHP Focus on Language
Find here an introductory course in written and spoken Luganda, as well as a
grammar course and other resources.
http://www.buganda.com/language.htm
Noun Classification in Swahili
Swahili is a complex language, and this site attempts to explain how nouns
are classified in a clear and understandable fashion.
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/swahili/swahili.html
Sesotho - Southern Sotho
Learn South African Sesotho basic greetings, phrases, verbs, and grammar at
this site.
http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/~jako/sesotho.htm
South African Languages: The Voices of the Rainbow Nation
Learn a little of the history and vocabulary of the eleven official
languages of South Africa here, as well as links to other resources for each
one.
http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/~jako/lang/
Swahili Exercises For Listening And Reading
These exercises give good practice in the language.
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/plc/kiswahili/kiswahili.html
The Swahili Kingdom
Read a fascinating origin and history of Swahili and the region where it is
spoken.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/CIVAFRCA/SWAHILI.HTM
Swahili Language History
A history of the Swahili language covering theories of its development,
influences from other languages, and current use.
http://www.glcom.com/hassan/swahili_history.html
Travelinfo Southern Africa
Use these handy charts of basic words in several Southern African languages
to begin basic communication in these tongues.
http://www.travelsa.com/glossar1.html
Tunisia
Discover the languages of various African regions, from Arabic to French to
Swahili.
http://www.sil.org/ethnologue/countries/Tuni.html
TUZUNGUMZE KISWAHILI: Let's Speak Swahili
Though this site is a companion to a television program, the site alone
offers a great deal of information about Swahili, including a section on
greetings and other basic conversation.
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/afl/course.html
Useful Swahili Words
This long list of words includes such basics as greetings, the days of the
weeks, numbers, and more.
http://www.glcom.com/hassan/swahili.html
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