Elementary · 60 minutes
Numbers, time, and calendar
Count, tell time, discuss dates, and plan everyday activities.By the end of this chapter
- Use cardinal and ordinal numbers
- Ask and tell time
- Discuss days and future plans
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.
Count from zero to ten
Ask the time
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.
Numbers in useful groups
Learn numbers through phone numbers, ages, prices, dates, and quantities. This makes recall more practical than memorizing a long sequence alone.
Say five ages, five prices, and three calendar dates with a fluent speaker.
Waco cawa—telling time
Practice asking and telling the hour, then add parts of the day such as odiko (morning), dye ceng (afternoon), and otyeno (evening).
Describe your schedule from morning through evening.
Planning ahead
Use calendar language to arrange meetings, community events, and travel. At this stage, begin noticing how Acholi expresses future time.
Create and act out a short dialogue arranging a meeting.
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