Bemba

The Bemba language is spoken in Central African countries including Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and Botswana.
In Zambia, it is spoken by over six million people. Several Zambian dialects have evolved. “Bemba Lite” (Town Bemba) is spoken along the line of rail and is characterized by words borrowed from various local languages and English.

Bemba Lesson 7 – Asking Questions

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…

20 – Learn To Speak Bemba Online Using The Bible

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

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…