The Bemba language is a Bantu language that is spoken primarily in Zambia by the Bemba people and about 18 related ethnic groups. It is the second-most spoken lanuage in Zambia, after Nyanja. The purpose of this guide is to provide a structured set of lessons for those interested in learning Bemba. Following these lessons will give students of Bemba a basic level of understanding and conversation skills.
How realistic is it to expect translation to render the world intelligible in a context shaped by different historical trajectories and experiences? Can we rely on human universals to translate through the unique and specific webs of meaning that languages represent? If knowledge production is a kind of translation, then it is fair to assume that the possibility of translation has largely rested on the idea that Western experience is the repository of these human universals against the background of which different human experiences can be rendered intelligible. The problem with this assumption, however, is that there are limits to Western claims to universalism, mainly because these claims were at the service of the desire to justify imperial expansion. This book addresses issues arising from these claims to universalism in the process of producing knowledge about diverse African social realities. It shows that the idea of knowledge production as translation can be usefully deployed to inquire into how knowledge of Africa translates into an imperial attempt at changing local norms, institutions and spiritual values. Translation, in this sense, is the normalization of meanings issuing from a local historical experience claiming to be universal. The task of producing knowledge of African social realities cannot be adequately addressed without a prior critical engagement with how translation has come to shape our ways of rendering Africa intelligible.
This volume is about various aspects of the theory and application of language contact and language conflict phenomena seen from an interdisciplinary perspective. The focus is on the linguistic, social, psychological, and educational issues (conditions, constraints, and consequences) involved in the status and use of languages in multilingual settings. The book is divided into four sections dealing with the following areas: Theoretical issues: This section addresses key issues such as the nature of the concepts of language maintenance, language loyalty and language identity, language shift, language loss and language death. It includes the search for models of the often contradictory theoretical issues involved in language contact. Language policy and language planning: This section examines the various language policies carried out by official agencies and focuses on the two basic options available to a multilingual nation: assimilation or pluralism. Attitudes towards languages: The section is geared towards research into determinants of language attitudes, the methods for the measurements of attitudes, as well as the relationship between language policy and attitude change. Codeswitching and language choice: The linguistic, social, psychological, and anthropological implications of using two different codes will be examined from different perspectives. Relevant research topics include: the situational uses of code-switching, linguistic and social constraints on codeswitching, and code-switching vs. borrowing. A further research paradigm deals with the search for relativized constraints, resulting from the interaction of universal principles and aspects particular to each codeswitching situation.
A practical guide to modern Bemba, Zambia's most widely spoken language. Includes everyday phrases, an introduction to the sounds and grammar of the language, and English-Bemba and Bemba-English A-Z vocabulary.
Looking to learn a new language that's easy to pick up and perfect for everyday use? Look no further than "Learn Bemba - Simple Everyday Language"! This fun and interactive language book is specifically designed for kids and adults who are interested in learning the basics of Bemba, a widely-spoken language in Zambia and parts of Congo. Featuring colourful illustrations "Learn Bemba" is the perfect way for young readers and adults alike, to start their language-learning journey. They'll learn practical phrases for everyday situations, such as greeting people, introducing themselves and speaking about their day. The great thing about this book is that it focuses on practical and useful phrases for everyday situations. Whether your child is a beginner or already has some knowledge of Bemba, "Learn Bemba - Simple Everyday Language" is the perfect tool for expanding their linguistic horizons. Get ready to say "Muli shani!" (hello!) in a new language and expand your cultural knowledge with this exciting book!
Learn chiBemba faster. Acquire simple Bemba language grammar skills in less than 1 hour. Concise Bemba is a very short, portable and easy-to-understand reference of the Bemba language. This kasahorow language guide includes a basic grammar of Bemba for readers and writers. All the Bemba words you need to understand the lesson have been translated at the beginning of the book. Written in Modern Bemba. Modern Bemba is a simplified spelling system used to write all the varieties of spoken Bemba. Search for "Bemba kasahorow" to read more Modern Bemba online.
Bemba for children! My First Bemba Dictionary is a picture book for introducing your multilingual child to Bemba and English. It has over 70 every day objects to point at and share with your baby. Daddy can teach in Bemba and Mummy in English. Read aloud and get them used to your pronunciation. Each every day object is also illustrated to help make the connection with the real world. A perfect gift to get children off to a great start in life by learning two languages at the same time: Bemba and English. Suitable for multilingual children 0 to 7 years old. Get the paper version so that toddlers can colour in the illustrations too. Older children can practice their writing skills by filling in the included workbook. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Keep WITHIN REACH of children.
