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Chapter 01: First steps

Introducing yourself

Name, origin, and why you are learning Kinyarwanda.

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Your steps in this path

14 lessons, one step at a time.

Chapter 1 · First steps

  1. Sounds and courtesy14 min · Test
  2. Introducing yourself14 min · TestYou are here

Chapter 2 · Everyday life

  1. At the table6 min · TestUp next
  2. Visiting family12 min · Test

Chapter 3 · Numbers and time

  1. Counting 1 to 1012 min · Test
  2. Prices and money13 min · Test
  3. Telling the time9 min · Test
  4. Days of the week14 min · Test

Chapter 4 · Getting around

  1. Asking for directions19 min · Test
  2. Taking a moto or bus19 min · Test
  3. At the market8 min · Test

Chapter 5 · Feelings and farewells

  1. Saying how you feel29 min · Test
  2. Talking about the weather18 min · Test
  3. Goodbyes and good wishes15 min · Test

Lesson contents

  1. 1. Key words

    Nitwa … — my name is … · Witwa nde? — what is your name? · Nkomoka … — I come from … · Ntuye i … — I live in … · Niga Ikinyarwanda — I am learning Kinyarwanda

  2. 2. Say it out loud

    Introduce yourself in three sentences: your name, where you come from and where you live.

Assessment

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