Asante Twi Dictionary & Phrasebook


Book Description

"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.




Learnakan English-Twi Dictionary


Book Description

LearnAkan English-Twi Dictionary is authored with the average Twi learner, tourists, and persons engaged in various forms of Akan language (Asante Twi) research in mind. Beyond the thousands of entries packed into this 341-paged piece, the dictionary goes a step further to provide users with: contextual details for most entries. conjugated forms of some Twi verbs antonyms of some Twi words. sentential usage examples of some Twi words.




Learnakan Conversational Twi Guide


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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.




LearnAkan Twi Idioms Guide


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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




Cambridge Idioms Dictionary


Book Description

This new edition of the Cambridge Idioms Dictionary explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence. * Fully updated with new idioms, e.g. think outside the box, play out of your skin, the new black * New, attractive page layout with idioms in colour for easy reference * Clear explanations and example sentences for every idiom * Most common idioms highlighted so students know which to learn * Topic section covering useful language areas, e.g. agreeing and disagreeing, telling stories




The Great Book of American Idioms


Book Description

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


Book Description

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.




Selected Akan Proverbs And Their Meaning


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The proverbs make the wise wiser, it makes the primitive knowledgeable, and it increases the knowledge of the knowledgeable. Each proverb has a meaning but is open to various interpretations. The principles of the Akan proverbs are meant to be applicable to all regardless of nationality, heritage, or social standing.




My Fante Dictionary


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"Without practice, your child's Fante and English vocabulary will not grow. The 2019 edition of My First Fante Dictionary is a picture book for introducing your multilingual child to Fante and English. Add over 50 every day objects to point at and share to your baby's vocabulary. Grow their knowledge in both Fante and 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: Fante and English. Suitable for multilingual children 0 to 7 years old. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Keep WITHIN REACH of children. Keywords: Fante language, Fante children's book, Fante book, Fante, Fante dictionary"




English to Twi Bilingual Picture Dictionary


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The English to Akan, Twi Picture Dictionary is a great resource whether you are teaching a child Twi or learning it yourself. It is a good starting point as it allows you to learn new words for everyday items and common animals. This book features bold and striking images as well as example sentences in both English and Twi, with highlighted keywords to help you learn and remember the words.