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t the heart of the Cajun culture is a fascinating dialect that has survived the forces of Americanization and is still spoken by over 250,000 residents of Louisiana. With a historical overview and an introduction to the language, this book answers to many common questions about Cajun French. The preface by David Cheramie, executive director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), offers the viewpoint of an influential leader in the movement to preserve Louisiana's unique linguistic heritage. Includes: a [ronunciation guide; basic grammar information; frequently asked questions about Cajun French; 3,800 dictionary entries; and essential phrases.

This compact guide to the national language of Madagascar includes a two-way bilingual dictionary with over 2000 entries and a phrasebook containing essential topics, from introductions and common phrases to accommodations, food and drink, weather and health.

Suitable in size and profundity for tourist use. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Includes a short introduction to Haitian Creole grammar, commonsense phonetic pronunciation for Creole and English and modern, up-to-date entries in a concise format.

Over 5 million people speak Wolof in the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania. It is the language spoken by businesspeople in these countries and has become increasingly prevalent in the area's radio and TV programming. Primarily based on the Gambian dialect of the language, this dictionary and phrasebook is a reference for Wolof in English.

With over 7,000 entries, this is a comprehensive bilingual Guarani/English dictionary. This volume provides parts of speech, illustrative examples, and etymological notes for words derived from Spanish. A pronunciation and orthography section is supplied to ensure that users are understood when travelling.

Featuring over 8500 entries, this concise dictionary reflects the daily use of the language spoken in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It includes an appendix of common abbreviations, numerical values and weights and measures.