Upper intermediate · 80 minutes
Community conversation
Participate in longer discussions, explain ideas, and report what others said.By the end of this chapter
- Manage a longer conversation
- Ask for clarification
- Summarize another speaker
Acholi language in this chapter
Study the Acholi first, then read across for the meaning. Say every line aloud and use it in a complete exchange.
Keep speaking
Report what someone said
Source: Peace Corps Acholi Language Manual. Short selections are organized here for study; use the full manual for audio-linked drills, grammar notes, and extended dialogues.
Keep the conversation moving
Develop phrases for asking someone to repeat, speak slowly, explain a word, or confirm your understanding.
Hold a five-minute conversation without switching immediately to English when confused.
From sentences to viewpoints
Practice giving a reason, comparing two ideas, agreeing respectfully, and expressing uncertainty.
Discuss a community topic and give two reasons for your view.
Reported speech
Learn how fluent speakers report what another person said. Compare direct quotation with a natural Acholi summary.
Listen to a short story, then retell its main message to someone else.
Learn with care
These spellings follow the Peace Corps Acholi Language Manual. Pronunciation, spelling, and usage can vary by speaker and region, so confirm public-facing language with fluent Acholi speakers.
Open the full language manual