This document provides an introduction to learning basic Kiswahili. It includes objectives to demonstrate basic communication skills, introduce oneself and family, and learn about Swahili culture. Various greetings and questions are presented along with lessons on verbs, pronouns, feelings, and word classes. A schedule of weekly assignments is outlined which will cover additional vocabulary like family members, objects, places, verbs and phrases. Questions are welcomed on the Facebook page "Learn our Languages" or by email and further resources will be provided.

1. Karibu – Welcome to Kiswahili Module I Harambee Shule’ Bibi Make’da Fatou Na’eem, MSW-R The Harambee Leadership Academy, Inc. Kiswahili 101

2. Conjugate verbs Six possessive pronouns, express individual feelings Objectives of Basic 101: Demonstrate basic communication skills in Kiswahili BASIC 101 Learn about the cultural contexts and manifestations of the Swahili people Introduce self, family members, and friends

3. Kiswahili is predominately spoken on the East coast of Afrika; and some parts of South Afrika. It is an indigenous Bantu language. Some of the verbs and nouns are shared with the Arabic language; however the grammar and the language itself is Bantu.

4. Introduction Greetings Personal Pronouns

5. GREETINGS Habarigani? What’s the news?/ What’s Up? Habarizaasubuhi? How is the morning? Habarizako? How are you? – (s) Habariza mama yako? How is your mother? Habarizafamiliayako? How is your family?

6. Assignments: This is a schedule of weekly assignments and handouts. Other links may apply.

7. Interesting Facts In Kiswahili language, feelings are identified by how one: I ninasikia –I hear ninaona – I see Example: Nasikianjaa. “I am hungry.”

8. OBJECTIVE PREFIXES & SUBJECT MARKERS –NOUN CLASS I – people/animate beings MIMI (me) nini WEWE (you) kuu YEYE (him/her) m (mw-before a verb that begins with a vowel) a SISI (us) tu NINYI (you all) wa Wao (them) wa

9. VERB TENSES PAST TENSE LI FUTURE TENSE TA PRESENT TENSE NA

11. Baba – father

12. Mama – mother

13. Asubuhi – morning

14. Chuo kikuu – university

15. Nchi –country

16. Mji – city

17. Jimbo – state

18. Mkoa – province

19. Jina – name

21. Kitabu – book

22. Mwalimu – teacher

23. Somo – lesson

24. Sema – say/speak

25. Rudia – repeat

26. Tafadhali – please

27. Asante – thanks

28. Soma – read

29. La/hapana – no

30. Ndiyo/naam – yes

31. Sielewi – I do not understand

32. Labda – maybe

33. Kwanini? – Why

34. Kuwa – be

35. Kuwana – have

36. Taka – want

37. Andika – write

38. Ondoka – leave

39. Nunua – buy

41. Tazama – look/watch

42. Hitaji – need

43. Pika – cook

44. Pata – get

45. Fa/fariki – die

46. Fanya – do/make

47. Jibu – answer

48. Uliza – ask

49. Cheza – play

50. Ishi – live

51. Itwa – be called

52. Amka – wake upVaa – wear Zaliwa – be born Weza – be able to Tembelea/zuru – visit Imba – sing La – eat Ja – come Jua – know Kaa – stay Ona – see Rudi – return Toka – come from Sahau - forget

54. Cheka – laugh

55. Pita –pass

56. Safiri – travel

57. Nywa – drink

58. Eleza – explain

59. Hifadhi – protect

60. Kata – finish/complete

61. Oga– shower/bathe

62. Fika – arrive

63. Fundisha – teach

64. Lima – farm Mitihani – exam Jenga – build Oa – marry (male) Olewa – marry (female)

65. S T O V E SUBJECT TENSE OBJECT PREFIX VERB ENDING

66. S…..T….O…V….E…. Ni naku soma a I (present) “to” like penda NINAKUSOMAPENDA I LIKE TO READ

67. Important to know: WA SEMAJE? “HOW DO YOU SAY____?” NASIJUI? “I DO NOT UNDERSTAND? NASISAHAI? “I FORGOT”

68. ANDIKA KWA KISWAHILI I like _____________. They live in America (Marekani). We come from _________. You (pl) are asking a question.___________

69. ANDIKA KWA KISWAHILI-2 We like the city of (kwa) Texas.______________ Madame Make’da studies (unasomea) at (katika) the university of Ohio State._____________ ________________________________.

70. Conclusion Provide a brief summary of what you have learned. Andikakwa Kiswahili. Asante. 4/11/2011

71. Questions & Answers Please post questions on “Learn our Languages” on FB. 4/3/2011 Bibi Make’da Personal tutoring: makedanaeem@gmail.com

72. Resources: TBA