Swahili language - Wikipedia
WEBSwahili, also known by its local name Kiswahili, is a Bantu language originally spoken by the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique (along the East African coast and adjacent littoral islands).
Swahili language | African Lingua Franca, Bantu Language
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Swahili is widely used as a lingua franca in: (1) Tanzania, where it is the language of administration and primary education; (2) Kenya, where it is, after English, the main language for these purposes; (3) Congo (Kinshasa), where a form of Swahili is one of the four languages of administration, the main language for this purpose being French ...
Swahili alphabet, pronunciation and language - Omniglot
WEBSwahili (Kiswahili / کِسْوَهِيلِ) Swahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, and also in Burundi, Mozambique, Oman, Somalia the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa. Estimates for the total number of Swahili speakers range from 88 million to 200 million.
The story of how Swahili became Africa’s most spoken language
WEBFeb 20, 2022 · The rise of Swahili, for some Africans, was a mark of true cultural and personal independence from the colonising Europeans and their languages of control and command. Uniquely among Africa’s ...
Swahili people - Wikipedia
WEBThe Swahili people (Swahili: WaSwahili, وَسوَحِيلِ) comprise mainly Bantu, Afro-Arab, and Comorian ethnic groups inhabiting the Swahili coast, an area encompassing the Zanzibar archipelago and mainland Tanzania's seaboard, littoral Kenya, northern Mozambique, the Comoros Islands, and northwest Madagascar.
BBC - Languages - Swahili - A Guide to Swahili - 10 facts about …
WEBSwahili is said to be the easiest African language for an English speaker to learn. It’s one of the few sub-Saharan African languages that have no lexical tone, just like in English.
The Ultimate Guide: How To Learn Swahili For Beginners
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · This article provides a comprehensive guide for beginners on how to learn Swahili, one of the most widely spoken languages in East Africa. It covers the history and popularity of Swahili, its unique features, challenges for English speakers, and tips for mastering the language.
Swahili | Linguistics - University of Chicago
WEBSwahili is a national language in Tanzania, Kenya and Congo (DRC). It also has official status in Tanzania, Kenya and in Uganda (along with English). Swahili is characterized by the typical complex Bantu structure. However, it …
Swahili gaining popularity globally | Africa Renewal
WEBDec 9, 2021 · Swahili is “among the 10 most widely spoken languages in the world, with more than 200 million speakers,” UNESCO states in its proposal to Member States last month to proclaim World Kiswahili...
Introduction to the Kiswahili Language | Kiswahili
WEBKiswahili is the most important and widely studied indigenous language of Africa, the National and official language of Kenya and Tanzania. It is spoken as a native language on the East coast of Africa and the islands adjacent to the coast from Southern Somalia in the north down through the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts.