Advanced · 90 minutes

Leadership, reconciliation, and service

Participate in community dialogue, conflict resolution, and collective action.

By the end of this chapter

Follow formal discussion
Express fairness and responsibility
Summarize different viewpoints

SPEAK

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.

Open and close a meeting

Coo ki mon, apwoyo nenno wun ducu matek.Men and women, I am very grateful to see you all.

Apwoyo wu matek me bino.Thank you very much for coming.

Wek akwany kare man.Let me take this opportunity.

Apwoyo wun ducu me bino i kacoke man.Thank you all for coming to this meeting.

Man dong wao woko i agikki me kacoke.We have now reached the end of the meeting.

Clarify and reconcile

Pingo?Why?

Iwaco ni ngo?What did you say?

Itwero nwoyo meno?Can you repeat that?

Alegi i itima kica.Please forgive me.

Atamo ni …I think / in my opinion …

Ayela pe.No problem.

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.

18.1

Language of leadership

Study how speakers open discussion, invite participation, organize points, recognize others, and close with direction.

Practice

Analyze the structure of a community speech.

18.2

Listening through disagreement

Build phrases for clarifying, restating, acknowledging another position, and separating facts from assumptions.

Practice

Moderate a short discussion between two viewpoints.

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.

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