Beginner · 55 minutes
Family and home
Talk about family relationships, home life, people, and belonging.By the end of this chapter
- Name close relationships
- Describe your household
- Ask about people at home
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.
Family words
Acholi kinship terms can distinguish maternal and paternal relatives.
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.
Family vocabulary
Create a family vocabulary set that reflects your own household and relationships. Ask elders about respectful kinship terms and when each is used.
Draw a family tree and label 10 relationships in Acholi.
Speaking about home
The word gang relates to home. Practice asking how people at home are and describing where people live.
Write four questions you could ask a relative about home and family.
Culture through family stories
Family conversation is an ideal place to connect language with memory. Names, places, songs, and stories give vocabulary a meaningful context.
Interview an elder for five minutes and write down five new words or expressions.
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