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There are some things in life you just can't live without...this is one of them! Hello South Africa is a pocket-sized phrasebook, boasting all of South Africa's 11 official languages and providing insight into its rich linguistic cultural makeup.
Johann Gautschi, assisted by his wife, Jenny, commissioned their daughter, Michelle - a Voice and English Pronunciation Coach - together with her husband, Mark MacDonald - a Graphic Designer - to create this uniquely South African product.
It is an essential communication tool and a visually exciting celebration of South Africa's languages and cultures, created with passion! The product enables its readers to communicate, on a basic level, in all of our official languages. It also serves as a souvenir of South Africa's rich diversity of languages, cultures and magnificent natural beauty.
The translations, pronunciation guides and pseudo-phonetics have been done by top academics in the African Languages Departments of distinguished South African Universities. The introductions on the history of language in South Africa and its diverse cultures have been written by leaders in the fields of Linguistics and Social Anthropology.
Speaking to someone in his / her mother tongue fosters a mutual respect and lays the foundation for a welcome reception, which makes the experience of being South African or of visiting our beautiful country all the more pleasurable.
Hello South Africa is a "must-have" for South Africans and visitors alike!
The Phrasebook includes:
 Over 600 phrases in 30 topics in each of South Africa's 11 official languages
Colour-coded contents system to help you find the right phrase quickly
Comprehensive pronunciation guide for each language
Easy-to-pronounce pseudo-phonetics below each phrase
Refreshing insight into South Africa's languages and cultures
Photos celebrating South Africa's scenic splendour and cultural diversity
Quick-reference language distribution maps
Practical travel tips for the visitor
South Africa's National Anthem
We look forward to seeing you at the launch!
Kind regards,
Yoshlin Francis
Deputy Marketing Manager
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 Event details
Venue:
Exclusive Books
Nelson Mandela Square
Launch date:
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Time:
6 for 6:30pm
RSVP:
Exclusive Books on
011 784 5416 or email: thesquare@exclusivebooks.co.za
Order of Events:
Introduction by Maryanne Hancock, Exclusive Books Events Manager
M.C. Michelle MacDonald
Short addresses given by:
Mr. Doug Band
Prof. Rosalie Finlayson
Prof. Rajend Mesthrie
Prof. David Coplan
 African Jazz will be performed by The Footprint Trio from the youth orchestra MIAGI.
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