Bemba Lesson 25: Describing Places and Space
Adverbs of Place and Space Space and places are described using different adverbs. In some cases, more than one word is…
Bemba Lesson 24 – Nouns and Adjectives
In this short video lesson, we will look at the way adjectives are used in Bemba, as compared to English….
Bemba Lesson 22 – ROMANCE
Ever since I posted the first Bemba lesson, I have received several requests for tips on words to use when…
Bemba Lesson 19 – The Basics of the Bemba Language
Mwaiseni (Welcome) Welcome = Mwaiseni As discussed in Lesson 8 – Learn How to Read and Pronounce Bemba Words, the…
Bemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you =…
Bemba Lesson 15.4 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Drink
In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa…
Bemba Lesson 15.3 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Eat
In this lesson – How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Eat” (Lya). Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba)…
The Story of the Orphan Snail
Photo by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos Zambian Fireside Stories Once upon a time, there was a snail whose parents died shortly after he was…
Bemba Lesson 12: Introducing Yourself
Bemba INTRODUCING YOURSELF Hello – Mwapoleni mukwai How are you? – Muli shani I’m fine, thanks –…
Bemba Lesson 11 – Visiting Grandma
GREETINGS Grandma's house = Ing’anda yakwa mama Grand dad’s house = Ing’anda yakwa shikulu Hello Grandma = Mwapoleni mama Hello…