Some of the terms you are likely to come across at the clinic or hospital: Good morning = Mwashibukeni Good evening = Cungulopo mukwai How are you? = Mulishani? What brings you to the clinic today? = Cinshi camuleta kuno cipatala ilelo? Photo by Giuseppe Bollanti Do you have…
Bemba Lessons
Learn the Bemba language
Learn How To Read and Pronounce Bemba Words
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Bemba Lesson 8 Learn how to read Bemba using simple methods. The Bemba language is broadly based on the English alphabet. Most words are based around the five vowels: A,E,I,O and U. (Vowel = A sound made by allowing air to flow freely through the mouth and throat) When you take away…
Bemba Lesson 7 – Asking Questions
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It is useful to have a quick list of the five types of questions you are likely to use in different situations. Here's a list covering Who? What? When? Where? How? Examples are given to illustrate the use of these terms. Some questions start with the "Bushe…." interjection. It's a bit like putting the…
Bemba Lesson 6 – Greetings
by JS •
For the first time, you can add fun to learning Bemba by following the audio lessons.
20 – Learn To Speak Bemba Online Using The Bible
by JS •
The Holy Bible is a revered book of devotion for inspiration and instruction. It can also help you learn to speak Bemba! The method outlined below is improvised from what is available on the internet at the moment. If you have any suggestions on how this method can be improved on, please feel free to…
Bemba Lesson 4: Visiting A Friend
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In this lesson we cover some words you might want to use while visiting a friend. BEMBA. ENGLISH Odi May I come in? Kalibu (Odini) You may come in Ingileni Please come / go in Ikaleni pa mupando. Please be seated Bushe ba mayo epo bali? Is the mistress at home? Bushe ba tata epo…
Bemba Lesson 3 – Learn How To Count In Bemba
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In this lesson we cover how to count in Bemba from 1 to 999,999, the easy way.
Bemba Lesson 2 – Common Verbs
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Here is a collection of verbs commonly used in everyday speech:
Bemba Lesson 1 – Learn ici Bemba (Language) – Instructions
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As a tourist visiting the Copperbelt you can expect to come across someone who only speaks Bemba. Learning a new language is part of the excitement of traveling to new places and getting to interact and integrate with local people.
