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KRIO-ENGLISH/ENGLISH KRIO DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
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By: |
Hanne-Ruth Thompson, Momoh Taziff Koroma |
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Paperback |

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£10.99 |
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£9.07 |
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ISBN 10: |
0781813352 |
ISBN 13: |
9780781813358 |
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HIPPOCRENE BOOKS INC.,U.S. |
Pub. date: |
3 July, 2014 |
Pages: |
288 |
Description: |
Krio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. Krios unique history as a Creole language stems from the creation of Sierra Leones capitol, Freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, 90% of the population, Krio unites the various ethnic groups. |
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Krio is a Creole language derived from English and several African languages. It is the lingua franca of Sierra Leone. Krio's unique history as a Creole language stems from the creation of Sierra Leone's capitol, Freetown, as a new home for repatriated former slaves in 1787. Spoken by approximately 5.5 million people, 90% of the population, Krio unites the various ethnic groups. Today, over a decade post-conflict, Sierra Leone is experiencing economic growth and sharing its stunning natural beauty through a nascent tourism industry. The only Krio dictionary and phrasebook available, this guide contains the first ever English-Krio word lists, which are essential for foreign learners. Ideal for travellers, aid workers and students. Features: Over 4,000 dictionary entries; Phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers; Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out and business; An overview of Krio grammar, select Krio proverbs, and even a short story with a translation to show Krio in context. |
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US |
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Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. |
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