Beginner's Yoruba

Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.
Publication date: 2005
Number of pages: 282
ISBN: 0781810698'Beginner’s Yoruba' provides an introduction to the Yoruba language, which is spoken by more than 30 million people in southwestern Nigeria, parts of the Benin Republic, and Togo, as well as in the diaspora populations of Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti. The 15 lessons are designed for both classroom use and self-study. Practice dialogues are combined with grammatical explanations. Each lesson also contains a vocabulary section that highlights the important aspects of its featured topic. The audio CDs, which complement the lessons, helps easily master the language's unique tones and vowel sounds, often considered the most difficult aspect of the language to learn. Quizzes and practice exercises are integrated into the lessons to help reinforce the material. The book also includes information on various aspects of Yoruba culture, including religion, songs, and folklore.