Comprehensive reference grammar consisting of sixteen chapters which together provide a detailed and up-to-date description of the core structural properties of the language. Refs, index, 754pp, UK. BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO, 9027238073

Developed by the American Foreign Service Institute, this basic course in Hausa uses 15 tapes (15 hours) recorded by native speakers to teach basic grammar, phonology and vocabulary. The supporting text book is divided into 30 units with supplementary conversations. 399pp, USA. AUDIOFORUM.

A guide to principles of vocababulary and word formation, morphology and syntax, with examples of sentence types. Extensive bibliography. 112pp, UK, 0710090765

Paul Newman, a world authority on the Hausa language, draws on two centuries of Hausa linguistic scholarship to provide the most authoritative and detailed grammar of the language ever written. The book is organised alphabetically and covers such topics as tonology, noun plurals, and verbal tense/aspect as well as often neglected topics, including verbal idioms, proper names, and language games. Index, bib, maps, xxxix, 760pp, USA. YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Introductory steps to learning spoken and written Hausa. Each lesson is organised around a vocabulary list and role play. 55pp, UK. HAKUNA MATATA PRESS, 0953835537

2001 Paperback

A short introduction to the grammar of the language with exercises and readings. 112pp, NIGERIA. LONGMAN NIGERIA, 0582635144

1976 Paperback

A text book for intermediate learners dealing with varied verb forms and syntax. 128pp, UK. SCHOOL ORIENTAL/AFRICAN STUDIES, 0728601826

Original essays on the linguistic description of Hausa, various aspects of Hausa literature, both oral and written and of the relationship of Hausa to other Chadic languages. Includes a Hausa bibliography offering a comprehensive source of reference material. One essay is in French. Index, bib, refs, xxxi, 282pp, UK. KEGAN PAUL INTERNATIONAL, 0710302827

Classic beginners course now available again. ix, 394pp, LONDON. HODDER HEADLINE.

2001 0340263938 Paperback