Learn
to speak Zulu
by Prof George Poulos
Learn to speak Zulu provides a simplified approach to the study of Zulu, and is aimed at adults and children who have no knowledge of the Zulu language.
There
are 12 Introductory lessons which deal with the very basics of the
Zulu language.
There
is also a list of common expressions which you can practise in your
daily life with Zulu speakers.
As
a mother-tongue, Zulu is spoken by more people than any other language
in South Africa. There are an estimated 10 million mother-tongue speakers
of Zulu. Countless others speak it as a second language.
Zulu
belongs to the largest linguistic group of languages in South Africa,
namely the Nguni group. One of the implications of this is that if
you have a practical knowledge of Zulu, then you should be able to
communicate to a certain extent with speakers of Ndebele, Xhosa and
Swati. It is estimated that approximately 20 million people belong
to the Nguni group.
About
the Author
Professor George Poulos obtained the degrees of BA Hons and MA at the University of the Witwatersrand and PhD at Rhodes University. He has specialised in theoretical linguistics and phonetics, which he has applied to African linguistic studies. He has presented numerous scientific papers at international conferences and seminars, and has published widely. He is also the main author of a series of works on the linguistic analyses of the Southern African languages.
He has received numerous scholarships, research grants and awards. In 1997, he became the first South African linguist to receive the highly acclaimed Onassis research grant, and was also presented with the South African Man of the Year Award for Excellence, by the Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industries. He is currently a Research Professor at the University of South Africa.
Professor George Poulos obtained the degrees of BA Hons and MA at the University of the Witwatersrand and PhD at Rhodes University. He has specialised in theoretical linguistics and phonetics, which he has applied to African linguistic studies. He has presented numerous scientific papers at international conferences and seminars, and has published widely. He is also the main author of a series of works on the linguistic analyses of the Southern African languages.
He has received numerous scholarships, research grants and awards. In 1997, he became the first South African linguist to receive the highly acclaimed Onassis research grant, and was also presented with the South African Man of the Year Award for Excellence, by the Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industries. He is currently a Research Professor at the University of South Africa.
To
obtain a copy or copies of Learn to speak Zulu, please contact:
Cheryl Clegg at Horizon Library Services
E-mail: cclegg@bookpro.co.za
Tel: + 27 (0)21 707 5700
Fax: + 27 (0)21 707 5795
Also available at the CNA or selected Exclusive Books stores in South Africa.
Cheryl Clegg at Horizon Library Services
E-mail: cclegg@bookpro.co.za
Tel: + 27 (0)21 707 5700
Fax: + 27 (0)21 707 5795
Also available at the CNA or selected Exclusive Books stores in South Africa.
