Hausa-English, English-Hausa, Phrasebook and Dictionary.

Hippocrene Books. Hausa is spoken by over 25 million people in Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon. No other indigenous African language, not even Swahili, has more native speakers. Many millions more use it as a second, third, or even fourth language. It is also heard throughout sub-Saharan West Africa, especially Ghana, and as far eastward as the Sudan. There are sizable groups of Hausa speakers in every major city of the region. This book provides students, travelers, and businesspeople with an invaluable tool for communication. Hausa is notable for its structural simplicity and the uniformity of its dialects. The phrasebook allows users to easily master its unique tones and vowel sounds, often considered the most difficult aspects of the language. This handy, compact volume helps one to comfortably speak with vendors, officials, and others throughout the areas where Hausa is spoken. Paperback. 240 pages. Size 3?"x7?". 4,000 entries.