Welcome to the second lesson of Kiswahili with Yalaney! You'll get to learn Kiswahili from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language. Our lessons are perfect for absolute beginners, so let’s dive into the first lesson on introductions 
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1. Habari, Mimi ni Juma - Hello, I am Juma
2. Wewe unafanya nini? – What do you do?
3. Mimi ni mwanafunzi – I am a student
4. Mimi pia – Me too
5. Wewe pia – You too
6. Ninafuraha kukutana nawe – Nice to meet you
7. Ninafuraha kukutana nawe pia – Nice to meet you too
8. Tuonane baadaye - See you later
9. Hodi? - May I come in? (Said before entering a house or room)
10. You're welcome – You’re welcome
11. Ndio – Yes
12. Hapana – No
13. Tafadhali – Please 
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Kiswahili lessons: Introductions - Part 2

Learn Kiswahili with the Yalaney Language Project. We have created bite-sized lessons that teach vocabulary, grammar, and the cultures represented by the language.

You'll get to learn Kiswahili from scratch, and as you progress, you will build your confidence in the language.