Basic Dyula: Grammatical Outline and Introductory Exercises

"This is an intensive course in Dyula-a dialect of the Mande language family of West Africa. Its aim is to give students a strong foundation in understanding and speaking Dyula. Two parts comprise the course: a pre-speech phase and an active phase. It is suggested that the students cover the pre-speech phase in a relatively short time (50 hours). The emphasis in this phase is on passive recognition and an introduction to the grammar of Dyula. The active lessons consist of four basic parts: (1) a basic dialog, (2) grammatical and cultural notes, (3) dialog variation, and (4) a comprehension section."