The Swahili beginner class gives the introduction to the Swahili language. This class gives the clear basic conversations. At the end of seven modules, student should be able to join the intermediate level.
Offers a review of the beginner course to orient the students and transition to a higher level. Topics to be reviewed include:
The basic noun classes are covered, together with personal + possessive pronouns. Additional vocabulary is added:
Homework: Write simple sentences using –angu,-le, mimi-sisi under M-Wa, Ki-Vi categories
Group 2 noun classes, as well as an introduction to the verbs in the present, past, past particle and future tenses.
Review of week 2
Homework: Write sentences that use possessive, and tenses
Practice of Swahili using Rosetta lessons. Listening to sounds, using pictures to remember nouns and present tense sentences
Review of week 3
Homework: Write simple sentences that incorporate lesson 1, 2, 3 and 4
Review of week 4
Verb negations and sentence structure
Homework: Make a dialogue conversation
Review of the past weeks, a short quiz and a issuing of certificate of attendance. If possible do potluck.
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