Foundations: Greetings & Core Concepts

Build on familiar greetings by using formal and informal Swahili variants (e.g., hujambo/sijambo, shikamoo/marahaba).

Pronounce Swahili vowels and common consonant combinations correctly (e.g., ng', ny, ch, sh).

Use the copulas 'ni' (is/am/are) and 'si' (is/am/are not) to state identity and profession.

Introduce yourself and others using the M-Wa noun class for people (e.g., 'Mimi ni mhasibu').

Ask and answer basic personal questions using 'nani?', 'nini?', and 'wapi?'.

Use common polite expressions such as 'tafadhali', 'pole', and 'samahani' in appropriate situations.

Use appropriate leave-taking phrases (e.g., 'kwaheri', 'tutaonana', 'safari njema').