A Grammar of Yoruba

A Grammar of Yoruba

Author: Ayọ Bamgbose

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0521073650

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A descriptive grammar of Yoruba, a major West African language spoken by over twelve million people, first published in 1966.


Essentials of Yoruba Grammar

Essentials of Yoruba Grammar

Author: Oladele Awobuluyi

Publisher: University Press Plc Nigeria

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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In important respects, this book represents an independent approach to Yoruba grammar. It attempts to present the Yoruba language as it really is, rather than as seen largely from the perspective of other languages. The grammatical structure of the language is thus presented in a new way. The major parts of speech of the language are, for the first time, established uniformly on the criteria of function alone. A chapter is devoted to a systematic and novel treatment of each such part of speech, related both to the wide array of sentence types, and to its sounds and the way they are combined in words.


The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate

The History of the Yorubas from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate

Author: Samuel Johnson

Publisher: CSS Limited

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 756

ISBN-13:

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First published in 1921, and cited on the Africa's Best 100 Books List, this is a standard work on the history of theYorubas from the earliest times to the beginning of the British Protectorate. The first part of the book discusses the people, theircountry and language, religion, government, land law, manners and customs. The second part is divided into four periods, dealing first with mytheological kings and deified heroes; with the growth, prosperity and oppression of the Yoruba people; the time of revolutionary wars and disruption; and, finally, the arrest of disintegration, inter-tribal wars, and the coming of the British. There are two appendices, on dealing with treaties and agreements, the other giving tables of Yoruba kings, rulers, and chiefs. The book also includes an index and map of the Yoruba country.


Colloquial Yoruba

Colloquial Yoruba

Author: Antonia Yetunde Folarin Schleicher

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1135995141

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Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, this easy to use and up to date course provides a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Yoruba with no prior knowledge of the language required. Colloquial Yoruba is:interactive - with lots of exercises for regular practiceclear - providing concise grammar notespractical - with useful vocabulary and pronunciation guidescomplete - including answer key and reference section. By the end of this course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Yoruba in a broad range of everyday situations. Accompany.


A Grammar of Yoruba

A Grammar of Yoruba

Author: Ayọ Bamgboṣe

Publisher:

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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Yoruba, a major West African language spoken by over twelve million people, has had so much scholarly attention before the release of this 1966 work, but no extensive descriptive grammar had ever been published. Dr Ayo Bamgbose therefore made a major contribution to the study of language. This descriptive grammar derives from a large body of written and spoken texts in Standard Yoruba.


The Syntax and Semantics of Yoruba Nominal Expressions

The Syntax and Semantics of Yoruba Nominal Expressions

Author: Ajiboye, Oladiipo

Publisher: M & J Grand Orbit Communications

Published: 2016-12-14

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9785416453

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The Landmarks Series is a research and publications outfit funded by the Landmarks Research Foundation to publish recent outstanding doctoral dissertations on any aspect of Nigerian linguistics, languages, literatures and cultures. This study is a departer from most previous work on Yorùbá Grammar in the sense that rather than being purely a descriptive grammar; it attempts to provide a theoretical analysis of the internal and external syntax of Yorùbá nominal expressions using the Chomskyan Principles and Parameters approach to syntax. This Generative theory attempts to characterize the grammar of all natural languages in terms of a set of universal principles that all languages share, and a set of parameters along which languages may vary. The book emphasizes the empirical motivation behind major theoretical proposals in that framework, and shows how views on the nature of universal grammar and cross-linguistic variation have developed over the years as a consequence of a massive increase in cross-linguistic syntactic research.


Speak Yoruba in 24 Hours

Speak Yoruba in 24 Hours

Author: Adedamola Olofa

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2004-10-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781973551690

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This Yoruba grammar book is for the use of beginners who want to learn Yoruba and those who want to speak it as a second language (L2). Target Users are: ■ Those who marry to Yoruba spouses ■ Yoruba children born abroad ■ Yorubas in diaspora ■ Secondary school children (Nigeria, West Africa and Brazil) learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Non-Yoruba university students learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Those who have interest in speaking the language.It is written in a Teach-Yourself format. It is highly interractive. A reader studies a lesson and tests himself through series of "Brainwork" provided in this book. Because it is a book meant for beginners, some basic grammatical rules and orthography are adjusted to make learning easier for users. This book is to be viewed as an introductory to learning Yoruba.


English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English Modern Practical Dictionary

English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English Modern Practical Dictionary

Author: Kayode J. Fakinlede

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13:

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Yoruba is spoken by some 20 million people. One of the national languages of Nigeria it is also spoken in other neighbouring African nations. This bilingual dictionary includes terms that cover the complex medical, scientific and mathematical terms used throughout the world today.


Yoruba-English/ English-Yoruba Dictionary & Phrasebook

Yoruba-English/ English-Yoruba Dictionary & Phrasebook

Author: Aquilina Mawadza

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780781813891

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Yoruba, one of the national languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more than 30 million people worldwide. It is the most widely spoken language in Nigeria after English, and is also spoken in Benin and Togo. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Nigeria and other parts of West Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business Concise grammar and pronunciation sections