Wolof-English, English-Wolof : dictionary & phrasebook

Publisher: Hippocrene Publication, date: 2006 Pages: 200 ISBN: 9780781810869. Wolof is spoken by more than 5 million people in the Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania. This bilingual dictionary & phrasebook, based on the spoken Wolof of the Gambia, is an essential resource for travelers in the region. The Wolof orthography, unique to this volume, is specially designed to be user-friendly for English speakers. More than 3,000 total dictionary entries Comprehensive phrasebook Easy-to-use pronunciation guide Includes cultural information and a brief history of the Gambian people About the author(s) Nymia Kantorek owns and operates the African Heritage Gallery in Dallas, Texas. She is a Gambian native.

wolof Is Spoken By More Than 5 Million People In The Gambia, Senegal, And Mauritania. This Bilingual Dictionary & Phrasebook, Based On The Spoken Wolof Of The Gambia, Is An Essential Resource For Travelers In The Region. The Wolof Orthography, Unique To This Volume, Is Specially Designed To Be User-friendly For English Speakers.

• More Than 3,000 Total Dictionary Entries

• Comprehensive Phrasebook

• Easy-to-use Pronunciation Guide

• Includes Cultural Information And A Brief History Of The Gambian People

Over 5 million people speak Wolof in the Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania. It is the language spoken by businesspeople in these countries and has become increasingly prevalent in the area's radio and TV programming. Primarily based on the Gambian dialect of the language, this dictionary and phrasebook is a reference for Wolof in English.