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Continue reading →: Some Pulaar Words 3
aaludere – kernel aawasaagal – roguishness bol – fish cuurki – reek durde – graze duurde – wrestle falanteere – window fawde – put irde – bury jangde – education jawdi – acquest jokkere – joint laana – xebec leriinde – between lohre – inaptitude newre – palm nuggaro –…
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Continue reading →: Mandinka Drumming & Singing in the Gambia
Mandinka drumming and singing at a naming ceremony in Sukuta, The Gambia. More videos at www.onegambia.com.
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Continue reading →: Mind Your MannersIn Senegal, greeting is a vital custom. The Arabic “asalaam alaikum” is suitable for groups or elders, while “bonjour”, “cava”, or “nangadef” works for individuals. Handshaking is expected, including with children, using the right hand only. Removing shoes before entering homes is customary, with many preferring flip-flops.
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Continue reading →: J’apprends le Wolof #3
Translated from J’apprends le Wolof by Jean-Leopold Diouf et Marina Yaguello. This is the introduction to the book. Introduction 1. Design Manual / Conception du manuel This book is a method of learning wolof, a language foreign to francophones. It is intended for residents, the cooperating, businessmen and tourists. It…
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Continue reading →: Self Test – Can You Translate These Phrases? (A, 1-10)
These are from the book Junniy Leebuy Wolof by Mànsóor Xumma. Aat yaa ngi woy géwél yi. Ab jatang, loo bàcc bàcc mu xasawum saw. Ab loot, tàbbi na ba tàyyi bàyyi fa rew bu nyor. Ab sàmm a waral béy deewul. Ab ndóol, ku mu yàqal nyakk nga. Ag…
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Continue reading →: Keep it on the D.L.
Apparently in Senegalese culture they tend to keep some things secret such as trips and births until just before the time. I am told it is to “protect” the thing which is about to happen and at least for trips it is also so that people will not have time…
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Continue reading →: About the ACI (Baobab Center) Language Program
Africa Consultants International is a development-oriented consulting organization working in the fields of communication and training, primarily in Africa. Among its many activities, ACI offers courses in French, English and national languages (Wolof, Pulaar, Diola, Mandinka and Serer). Courses range from intensive instruction (5 hours per day, five days a…
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Continue reading →: Some Pulaar Words 2
aade – person aan – you asde – dig baamuule – graveyard dursitaade – recite foonde – bush fuunti – wile gando – philosopher haaldude – interview halfude – own jaggoowo – holder jeetati – octa joortaade – anticipate kufne – hat lamminde – acidify neene – mother saltude –…
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Continue reading →: Traditional Jola Dancing in Senegal
This video shows traditional Jola body patting and dances by girls from Mlomp, Casamance region, Southern Senegal. It was recorded at The Akonting Center for Senegambian folkmusic, Mandinari, Gambia July 2006.
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Continue reading →: Download The Janga Wolof E-Book
The Janga Wolof Book is now available for download for only $1.25. http://www.lulu.com/content/2729500
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