Krio-English/English-Krio Dictionary & Phrasebook (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2023
First published:	November 2014
Authors:	Hanne-Ruth Thompson • Momoh Taziff Koroma
Dimensions:	189 x 95 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	221
ISBN-13:	978-0-7818-1335-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Dictionaries > Bilingual dictionaries
LSN:	0-7818-1335-2
Barcode:	9780781813358

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