Ever wanted to spit out the Malagasy proverb 'Do not dance on a load of wastes like an owl'? The Africa Phrasebook gives you cultural background, easy-to-use essentials and the ability to have meaningful contact with the locals.

Covers: Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, French, Hausa, Malagasy, Portuguese, Shona, Swahili, Wolof and Xhosa.

• Coverage of the 13 key African languages
• Useful words and phrases to get you by in any part of the continent
• Handy pronunciation guide throughout
• Easy coloured-tab navigation