Beginner · 50 minutes
Introducing yourself
Share your name, origin, work, interests, and introduce another person.By the end of this chapter
- Use personal pronouns
- Ask and answer basic questions
- Build a short self-introduction
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.
Say who you are
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.
Build your identity phrases
Learn phrases for your name, where you come from, where you live, and what you do. Focus on complete useful sentences rather than isolated word lists.
Prepare a five-sentence introduction and review it with a fluent speaker.
Question words
Useful interrogatives include nining (how), pingo (why), ngo (what), nga (who), and kwene (where).
Write one simple conversation question using each question word.
Introduce someone else
Move from ‘I’ statements to speaking about a friend or family member. Notice how verbs and pronouns change with the subject.
Record a 30-second introduction of another person, with their permission.
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