Intermediate · 70 minutes
Travel and directions
Navigate places, transport, distance, location, and conditional plans.By the end of this chapter
- Ask where places are
- Understand basic directions
- Discuss transport and conditions
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.
Going places
Directions and landmarks
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.
Where?—kwene
Practice asking where a place or person is, then learn location words through real routes that matter to you.
Draw a simple neighborhood map and explain a route.
Transport conversations
Practice asking where a vehicle is going, when it leaves, what it costs, and where to get off.
Role-play a complete trip from asking for transport to arriving.
Conditions and possibilities
Travel creates natural opportunities to practice conditionals and modal ideas such as can, should, and might.
Explain what you will do if transport is late or weather changes.
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