As a Twi learner, or a non-native speaker of Twi, you may have heard a native speaker use an expression that you knew the meanings of all its constituent words but still couldn't tell what the expression meant overall. This is typically characteristic of proverbs, idioms, and other such sayings. The purpose of LearnAkan Twi Idioms Guide is twofold: to help you make sense of some key idiomatic expressions in Twi to equip you to be able to use them yourself when speaking Twi The guide is intended for use by learners of Twi of all levels, as well as non-native speakers. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE IDIOMS COVERED IN THIS BOOK ARE IN THE ASANTE TWI DIALECT
"This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Ghana and the Ivory Coast 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."--Back cover.
The aim of most learners of Twi is to attain optimal communicative competence in the shortest possible time. It is for this reason that we have put together this rather exhaustive conversation guide to help all learners. LearnAkan Conversational Twi Guide is intended for use by beginner, intermediate and advanced Twi learners alike. It features phrases and sentences used in natural conversation settings. In all, the e-book is divided into seventy-eight (78) sections, with each section dealing with a different communicative situation.
Do you feel that it's "like pulling teeth" when you want to learn new sayings? Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication "a piece of cake"? Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language... but are you sure you can talk like a native? For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can't exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn't been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it's all about having the right tools at your disposal... and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in! Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to: Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjects Learn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversation Visualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their context Take advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language. What are you waiting for? Over 1300 idioms and expressions are awaiting you! Don't miss out on learning why this "dark horse" will help you "see the big picture"!
Let's Speak Twi is an introductory textbook for those seeking proficiency in Akan/Twi, the most widely used and understood native language of Ghana. This book is a systematic introduction to Akan and Ghanaian culture through the language learning process. Included are exercises and activities that require active participation on the part of the learner. The book also serves as a useful companion for academics and others embarking on field-trips to Ghana and neighboring countries where Twi is spoken.
In the early 1900s the motor-vehicle (car, bus, lorry or motor-cycle) was introduced in sub-Saharan Africa. Initially the plaything and symbol of colonial domination, the motor-vehicle transformed the economic and social life of the continent. Indeed, the motor-vehicle is arguably the single most important factor for change in Africa in the twentieth century. A factor for change that thus far has been neglected in research and literature. Yet its impact extends across the totality of human existence; from ecological devastation to economic advancement, from cultural transformation to political change, through to a myriad of other themes. This edited volume of eleven contributions by historians, anthropologists and social and political scientists explores aspects of the social history and anthropology of the motor-vehicle in Africa.
Asante Twi is the most widely spoken of the dialects of the Akan language, and Akan is spoken by about forty four percent of Ghana's population as a first language. It is also used as a second language by many others. The author, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Ghana, has written the bookto introduce a non-Twi beginner to the spoken language, which forms themain focus. Dialogues are as natural and as close to current every day usage as possible. "...another book that should be very helpful to students and examiners in the Twi (Asante) language." (West Africa)
African Linguistics on the Prairie features select revised peer-reviewed papers from the 45th Annual Conference on African Linguistics, held at the University of Kansas. The articles in this volume reflect the enormous diversity of African languages, as they focus on languages from all of the major African language phyla. The articles here also reflect the many different research perspectives that frame the work of linguists in the Association for Contemporary African Linguistics. The diversity of views presented in this volume are thus indicative of the vitality of current African linguistics research. The work presented in this volume represents both descriptive and theoretical methodologies and covers fields ranging from phonetics, phonology, morphology, typology, syntax, and semantics to sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, language acquisition, computational linguistics and beyond. This broad scope and the quality of the articles contained within holds out the promise of continued advancement in linguistic research on African languages.
LearnAkan Vocabulary Companion presents an extensive list of vocabulary items grouped under various thematic areas. The themes are carefully selected with both the non-Twi speaker and speakers who want to expand their vocabulary in mind. The book includes all the vocabulary lessons on www.learnakan.com, and much more. LearnAkan Vocabulary Companion features: 25 chapters. A sample dialogue introducing each chapter. Vocabulary lists grouped under different thematic areas. Phrasal/sentential usage examples of the vocabulary items. Grammatical pointers on the use of certain Twi words and constructions. A short quiz to test and help you remember what you learn in each chapter. A collection of 45 MP3 Audio files to be downloaded and used with the book. This e-book is ideal for persons travelling to Ghana, married to or dating Twi speakers, having Twi-speaking friends, and Twi speakers who want to expand their vocabulary.
