Objective:

• To introduce students to the structure and goals of the course.
• To review basic Kiswahili concepts.

Content:

1. Course Overview:

• Objectives and Expectations:
  • Understand the goals of the course and what is expected from the students.
• Overview of the Topics to be Covered:
  • A brief overview of the intermediate-level topics that will be explored throughout the course.

2. Review of Basic Kiswahili:

• Basic Greetings and Phrases:
  • Habari: Hello/News
  • Shikamoo: Respectful greeting to elders
  • Mzuri: Good
  • Nzuri: Fine
• Common Nouns and Verbs:
  • Nouns: chakula (food), kiti (chair), kitabu (book)
  • Verbs: kula (to eat), soma (to read), kaa (to sit)
• Simple Sentence Structure:
  • Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.
  • Example: “Mimi ninakula chakula.” (I am eating food.)

3. Introduction to Intermediate Concepts:

• Differences Between Beginner and Intermediate Kiswahili:
  • Moving from simple phrases and sentences to more complex structures.
• Importance of Context and Nuance in Language Use:
  • Understanding how context changes meaning and the importance of nuance in communication.

Notes:

Greetings Review:

• Habari: Hello/News
• Shikamoo: Respectful greeting to elders
• Mzuri: Good
• Nzuri: Fine

Basic Sentence Structure:

• Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.
• Example: “Mimi ninakula chakula.” (I am eating food.)