Kenya 2008 - Language Lesson #1

[Abrilpara2]

Please tell me how to write the names of the zodiac signs in Kiswahili. Thanks!

[Abrilpara2]

How do write the names of the zodiac signs in Kiswahili?

[Oranginaaa]

Question for author: I'm not very clear on the "r" pronounciation. You seem to say it in the "english" way in Habari (like the word run) but more of a short sharp rolling r in "Mzuri." Are rs pronounced differently in Swahili depending on the word?

[Xanxtz]

I enjoy languages. I have learned a few words in Swahili from YT vids and from a few friends.

The biggest difficulty with the language, as with all non-English languages, (for me) is that it is spoken so very quickly.

[ZEXmillion]

i'm going to africa soon in the summer

[dadoz2k]

I love african people, they are so happy and kind all the time. I also love when they smile!

And Swahili is, along with many other african languages, a very beautiful language in my opinion, if I am going to study a new language it would be Swahili!

And the music, it just makes me chill!

I really have to visit Africa again soon!

[mazumathefirst]

I love Swahili, my fave language.

[kisauti]

The perfect kiswahili is spoken in Zanzibar(kiunguja).

[nairobiosman100]

Kenya man

[gushendar]

I think swahili has arabic influence. My guess are habari is from khabar (news). Tafadali is from tafadhdhal (be my guest). etc. Am I mistaken here?

[ZackPirate]

Swahili is a mix of arabic, english, and native african languages.

[kulmansam]

Swahili is mix of many languages. Word comes from Arabic (Sawaahil = coastal), East Africa especially area around Zanzibar Islands, Kenya and main land Tanzania was a frequent destination for traders from around the world. So many of our words and foods come from those traders.. so kiSwahili is a conglumeration of many world languages... check my info. under kulmansam here in UT

[kulmansam]

You are not mistaken :) I come from Zanzibar where there was more Arab influence and so the kiSwahili spoken in Zanzibar is a little different.

I have posted my own learning here on line.. look me under kulmansam

[NyltakisMoonrock]

can you say "njema" as a response to habari?

[kulmansam]

Yes

[punkerLive]

Really jousefull. Thanks alot

[Citadel20]

every time he says asante sana, i wanna say squash banana lol

[theantisuck]

hahahahah

[ladij013]

Can someone help me speak swahili I know a little but I want to learn more I need more of a pen pal can someone help me

[malaika326]

sure. no prob. just contact me and I'd be willing to help :)

you could visit my [age and send me a message or something. Or you can just reply to this comment...

[GregNeck]

have you got weed = una bangi

[journie123]

u funny

[imu786x]

Nzuri!!!!!! not Mmzuri!

Kenyan Idiot!

[1000000kel]

lol.Hii darasa la Kiswahili ni ile ambae ni rahisi sana.Fundisha lugha na maswali ngumu kidogo. Kitu kama sheng lol.

mambo??? Poa.

Habari ya asubuhi?? Fiti sana.

Dinga yako ni? Dinga yangu ni toyota.

unajua kuongea lugha ngapi?? najua kuonega lugha nne. Kiingereza, Punjabi, Kiswahili na Kikamba pia.

Jina lako ni? jina langu ni mr Singh kutoka machakos.

kitu nyingine au chochote munataka kujua. Niulize tuu tafadhali.

Asanteni Sana.

SINGH.

[ProteusIQ]

This is Kenyan Swahili,Not Kiswahili Fasihi

[frikadellur]

... not to be pro... but isnt it habari gani?

[frikadellur]

amy. can you tell me when your going? and tell me how was there! 06minnie06 it is not habri. it is habari.trust me! i have a swahili cd and a dictionary.

[amy28x]

i'm going to kenya for a month in the summer and i will use these phrases :D

[06minnie06]

habri za wikendi<---- what does that mean???

does it mean how is your weekend???

[longchild]

this is easy he is talking swahili that is the esay one i am from kanya and i can talk kiswahili swahili sanifu and Arabic

[babybunnyberry]

Asante sana, bwana!

Where can we get any more of your videos?

[midnightmarshmallow]

I love this video and the Swahili language! The only thing is, the spelling flashes very quickly and it's hard to catch how to write the words. I have trouble learning unless I can read the words, so I had to go over the video several times and try to pause when the words show up. Maybe if you make another video, you could slow down a bit and leave the words up longer? Thank you very much for making this! Asante sana!

[el1407]

asante sana :)

[owhataford]

You are the best, I have found it to be very clear. Is there any more videos. I hope to go to Kenya next year to see if I can help the children there. Asante sala Owhataford

[13monthofsunshine]

asante sana! :) I liked the video, and I found it useful. I'm going to kenya in october for five months, so if you have more videos, it would be nice to watch and learn some more! sante:)

[hummerman93]

Great job of teaching, although the lighting of the speaker could have been better. A very friendly presentation. Asante Sana.

Oh, what is the music being used? I like it a lot!

[HannahVance]

I am leaving for Kenya in September and will be volunteering there for six months! I found your video extremmly helpful. Asante Sana

[MaxxDC]

Very Good Video...For the Upload Asante!!!

[melanieDeg]

cant you had some other video. I going to Kenya in the next 5 year. And i realy would like to learn Swahili. And you doing a good job. i learn a lot with this video. I from canada. my first language is french and english my second.

[DerylWingate]

Cool, an informative video. I have a Kenyan worker and I'm learning swahili slowly. Hopefully on day I can speak it fluently. ThaNX 4 THE UPLOAD it has helped me alot. You should check out some of the remix's I got. Think you'll enjoy them.