This book introduces Wolof to beginners and intermediate learners through carefully designed contexts and authentic communicative interactions. Rather than relying on abstract grammar rules, this book enables learners to discover the workings of the language by using it in real-life situations. The content focuses on practical communication for both service and community integration, drawing on the author’s extensive experience. Speak Wolof employs simple language and clear structures, making it well-suited for independent study.It includes a complete phonetic system with clear pronunciation guides, fifteen progressive chapters ranging from basic to advanced concepts, thematically organized essential vocabulary, simplified explanations of Wolof’s unique linguistic features, authentic dialogues offering cultural context, comprehensive practice exercises, and an extensive bilingual glossary.
Product details
- ASIN : B0FRS6XQW8
- Publisher : Senegal Njaay
- Publication date : September 18, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 2.5 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- ISBN-13 : 979-8266159839
Làmp Faal Kala (Ngoty Fall) holds a Master’s degree in English Language, Letters, and Civilizations with a specialization in African Literature and Civilization from Gaston Berger University, Senegal. He has spent fifteen years teaching English in public secondary education and currently serves as an adjunct Wolof instructor at the Department of African Languages and Cultures at Gaston Berger University. He is the author of the poetry collection Xelum Xalam (Ejo editions, 2020)
and the novel Tànn-béer (Ejo editions, 2022). In 2023, Senegal Njaay magazine recognized him as one of the 50 Key Literary Personalities in Senegal.
His translation work includes Following The Fish, a special issue of Quaderns that he rendered into Wolof for the « Catalonia in Venice » event (2020). He also co-authored Avoir encore 20 ans (2023) for the 20th anniversary of MEETING, published in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Book cover designer: msn-graphiste
Photographer: Amina Jules Dia
