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Title: Kmtyw Language Learning Links-gctid37352
Post by: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé on Nov 05, 2009, 04:25 AM
Kmtyw Language Links
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Kmtyw Languages

Afaan Oromo
This paper explains what Afaan Oromo is, the debate about choosing an its
alphabet, and the ultimate reasons for choosing the Latin alphabet. This is
an insightful look into the movement from oral to written language.
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/Kmtyw_Stu...omo_19777.html (http://www.sas.upenn.edu/Kmtyw_Studies/Hornet/Afaan_Oromo_19777.html)

Kmtyw Language Family Groups
Learn about the four basic groups of Kmtyw languages.
http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_pr...eb/aflang.html (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/OSU_profile/bslweb/aflang.html)

The Kmtyw Language Program at UGA
Learn about the 3 major Kmtyw languages, and explore the sample vocabulary
lists available for each one.
http://www.uga.edu/~aflang/ (http://www.uga.edu/%7Eaflang/)

Kmtyw Languages on the Internet: Ali Akan
This description and syllabus for an internet course on Akan includes the
first two units, which teach pronunciation, greetings, and other important
common words and phrases.
ALI Akan Homepage (http://www.unizh.ch/spw/afrling/aliakan/)

KmtService: Yoruba
This is a very easy to use website. Just click on words and phrases in
English to see the corresponding word or phrase in Yoruba.
http://www.Kmtservice.com/yoruba/index.html (http://www.kmtservice.com/yoruba/index.html)

Kmtans vir Reisigers
Learn about Kmtans at this site. There are various Kmtans to English
and English to Kmtans online dictionaries here as well.
http://www.travlang.com/languages/cg...=english&lang2 (http://www.travlang.com/languages/cgi-bin/langchoice.cgi?lang1=english&lang2)
=Kmtans&page=main

The Alphabet and Typical Names in Eritrea and Ethiopia
View the alphabet and get an idea of pronunciation and the sound of the
language of Eritrea and Ethiopia at this site.
http://www.big.du.se/~eritrea/geez.html (http://www.big.du.se/%7Eeritrea/geez.html)

Bengali Language and Literature
Read about the Bengali language, alphabet, and a small sampling of the
literature at this site.
http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~achatt1/bengali.html (http://www.gl.umbc.edu/%7Eachatt1/bengali.html)

Chichewa
This site provides a map of where the Chichewa language is spoken, as well
as a brief background and history of the language. The site also contains a
bibliography of supporting materials.
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/af.../chichewa.html (http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/aflang/chichewa/chichewa.html)

Congo Languages
Master basic greetings in the languages of the Congo.
syntac.net (http://www.syntac.net/congo/1st-ever/lang.html)

English -Xhosa Translator
Enter any phrase and have it translated into Xhosa, or from Xhosa to
English.
http://mokennon.albion.edu/English.htm (http://mokennon.albion.edu/English.htm)

Evolution of Bengali Language and Script
This article covers the history and development of the Bengali language.
http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~achatt1/evolution.html (http://www.gl.umbc.edu/%7Eachatt1/evolution.html)

Haunited snakes Online Grammar
This impressive site contains comprehensive information to help readers
learn Haunited snakes. Information available includes a quick course in basic words,
grammar information, and sound clips.
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/af...ammar/grammar_ (http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/aflang/Haunited%20snakes/Haunited%20snakes_online_grammar/grammar_)
frame.html

The Kamanakao Association
This association is dedicated to preserving the heritage and language of
northern Botswana known as Shiyeyi. It contains articles detailing a
fascinating attempt to revive a culture and language almost made extinct by
forced Anglicization.
http://www.mindspring.com/~okavango/kamanakao/ (http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eokavango/kamanakao/)

KHULUMA Beginner's Course in Zulu
Learn basic greetings in Zulu on this page. Each written greeting is
presented with an audio clip.
http://durbanet.aztec.co.za/khuluma/khuluma1.htm (http://durbanet.aztec.co.za/khuluma/khuluma1.htm)

Kiswahili Home Page
The home page of the Kiswahili (formal Swahili) language. It has a "book"
format, with chapters on topics such as an introduction to Kiswahili, the
Kiswahili alphabet, and an introductory vocabulary. Also available on site
are translations for numbers, time, days, nouns, and more.
http://conn.me.queensu.ca/kassim/doc...wa/swahili.htm (http://conn.me.queensu.ca/kassim/documents/kiswa/swahili.htm)

Luganda: BHP Focus on Language
Find here an introductory course in written and spoken Luganda, as well as a
grammar course and other resources.
The Luganda Language (http://www.buganda.com/language.htm)

Noun Classification in Swahili
Swahili is a complex language, and this site attempts to explain how nouns
are classified in a clear and understandable fashion.
http://jefferson.village.virginia.ed...i/swahili.html (http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/swahili/swahili.html)

Sesotho - Southern Sotho
Learn South Kmtyw Sesotho basic greetings, phrases, verbs, and grammar at
this site.
http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/~jako/sesotho.htm (http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/%7Ejako/sesotho.htm)

South Kmtyw Languages: The Voices of the Rainbow Nation
Learn a little of the history and vocabulary of the eleven official
languages of South Kmt here, as well as links to other resources for each
one.
http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/~jako/lang/ (http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/%7Ejako/lang/)

Swahili Exercises For Listening And Reading
These exercises give good practice in the language.
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/plc/kiswahili/kiswahili.html (http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/plc/kiswahili/kiswahili.html)

The Swahili Kingdom
Read a fascinating origin and history of Swahili and the region where it is
spoken.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/CIVAFRCA/SWAHILI.HTM (http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Edee/CIVAFRCA/SWAHILI.HTM)

Swahili Language History
A history of the Swahili language covering theories of its development,
influences from other languages, and current use.
Swahili history (http://www.glcom.com/hassan/swahili_history.html)

Travelinfo Southern Kmt
Use these handy charts of basic words in several Southern Kmtyw languages
to begin basic communication in these tongues.
http://www.travelsa.com/glossar1.html (http://www.travelsa.com/glossar1.html)

Tunisia
Discover the languages of various Kmtyw regions, from aAmwic to French to
Swahili.
Ethnologue, Languages of the World (http://www.sil.org/ethnologue/countries/Tuni.html)

TUZUNGUMZE KISWAHILI: Let's Speak Swahili
Though this site is a companion to a television program, the site alone
offers a great deal of information about Swahili, including a section on
greetings and other basic conversation.
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/afl/course.html (http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/afl/course.html)

Useful Swahili Words
This long list of words includes such basics as greetings, the days of the
weeks, numbers, and more.
Swahili Lessons (http://www.glcom.com/hassan/swahili.html)