User:World Survey - Languages Template

Description
Zambia's official language is English, used in business and in education. However, Nyanja and Bemba are the main local languages. In the Copperbelt, the main language is Bemba, followed by Nyanja. The reverse is true in Lusaka, where Nyanja is the main local language, followed by Bemba. These languages are common in urban areas, which feature additional local languages as well: Lozi, Tonga, Kaonde, Luvale, and Lunda. Zambia's total number of languages spoken is 73.

Word List(s)

 * Bemba phrase book
 * Nyanja phrase book
 * Useful phrases in Bemba
 * Useful phrases in Nyanja

Alphabet/Pronunciation

 * Nyanja pronunciation guide
 * Bemba pronunciation guide

Language Aids

 * Chinyanja (Chicewa) - English Dictionary
 * Chichewa Dictionary
 * English Nyanja Dictionary online
 * Free English-Bemba Dictionary
 * English-Bemba Dictionary
 * English Bemba Dictionary online

Additional Resources

 * Chichewa/Chinyanja-Chingerezi mtanthauzira mawu (WorldCat)
 * An Introduction to Chinyanja (WorldCat)
 * A practical approach to Chinyanja (WorldCat)
 * Chinyanja; basic course (WorldCat)
 * An introduction to Chinyanja... Second edition revised and enlarged (WorldCat)
 * A grammar of the chinyanja language, as spoken at Lake Nyassa with vocabluaries (WorldCat)