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Webb, Mick
1 Reviews
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Twenty-one languages, including Swahili, Mandarin, and Quechua, are given spreads containing a map indicating where the language is spoken; a short history; an alphabet and pronunciation guide; and examples of greetings, numbers, and a brief dialogue. An absence of syllable stresses in the examples makes pronunciation useless, but back matter on nonverbal, sign language, code, and animal communication adds interest. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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