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		<title>Training course upgrades consultant knowledge</title>
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NAIROBI, KENYA—Eight language software trainees and consultants from various parts of Africa came to Kenya October 12-30, 2009 to participate in SIL* Africa area’s first Language Software Consultant Training Course taught in English.  The course was led by Kent Schroeder, language software consultant, and Doug Higby, language software coordinator.  It is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transition primers provide scripture access</title>
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MUSOMA, TANZANIA—Trial versions of transition primers have been completed for nine Tanzanian languages—Ikizu, Ikoma, Kabwa, Mkwaya, Jita, Ngoreme, Simbiti, Zanaki and Zinza. These approximately 20-page workbooks will help speakers of these languages who know how to read KiSwahili learn to read their mother tongues.  Primers have been designed to be self-checking. Individuals [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Translations in Progress for Six African Sign Languages</title>
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NAIROBI, KENYA&#8211;Scripture translations are in progress in six African sign languages which are located in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Ethiopia.  Translation teams are starting by translating a set of Chronological Bible Stories, checking, revising, recording them on video, and preparing to distribute them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zinza and Rangi Scripture Published</title>
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