CULP: Swahili Basic 1

Beginners£

The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.

At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.

For more detailed information about the course please visit our website.

• University staff and students
• Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available

For absolute beginners, or for those with very little knowledge of Swahili.

Number of sessions: 15

The Course introduces students to the following functions and notions:

• Greetings at a different time of day
• Saying where one is from / Nationality
• Giving your phone number
• Titles and terms of address
• Introducing friends and family
• Saying what you do for a living
• Saying how old you are
• Ordering drinks and meals
• Asking for directions
• Offering, refusing, accepting
• Asking and paying the bill
• Making enquiries
• Understanding the price
• Shopping at the market
• Booking accommodation
• Making requests
• Understanding the menu
• Saying what you like and don’t like
• Expressing appreciation.

• Listening/Speaking: Understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.
• Reading: Understand a set of basic notices, instructions or information.
• Writing: To write a brief message or an e-mail.

At the Basic 1 level the main aims are:

• To develop a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
• To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a range of every-day predictable situations;
• To introduce students to the cultural background of the Swahili-speaking world within the context of language teaching.

• Presentations, practicals and online learning

• Raven access is required
• Further information regarding Raven is available

• Students Fees: £230 to be paid online (select: Concessionary)
• Staff Fees: £260 to be paid online (select: Full)
• Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email
• Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place

• Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning

• Three times per year (subject to demand)