Swahili
Kiswahili
Swahili, or Kiswahili as it is called in Swahili, is spoken in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, and the Comoro Islands. Many of these countries have a several different ethnic groups with a multitude of languages and dialects. Swahili often serves as a language of communication across cultures, ethnic groups, and languages.
At this time, our students speaking Swahili are originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This page will focus on Swahili as well as the refugee crisis within, and surrounding, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At this time, our students speaking Swahili are originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This page will focus on Swahili as well as the refugee crisis within, and surrounding, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Language
Swahili {Rhode Island Teachers of English Language Learners M.Ed TESOL Program}
Swahili Greetings and Introductions (video)
{St. Lawrence University Swahili Resource}
Swahili Greetings and Introductions (video)
{St. Lawrence University Swahili Resource}
- Grammar resources
- Learn Swahili online resources, courses, textbooks
Culture & Background
Classroom Resources
Swahili/English Newcomer School Vocabulary Board
Clip art images with accompanying Karen/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language.
Swahili Communication Board/Cue Card
Clip art images with accompanying Swahili/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language. More extensive than the above communication board.
Clip art images with accompanying Karen/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language.
Swahili Communication Board/Cue Card
Clip art images with accompanying Swahili/English words and phrases to help facilitate communication with parents and ELs literate in their first language. More extensive than the above communication board.