Learn Reading in Swahili

Key Terms / Maneno Muhimu

Reading Terms

  • ReadKusoma
  • BookKitabu
  • PageMfano
  • WordNeno
  • What does ____ word mean?Nini maana ya neno ____?
  • SentenceMfano
  • ParagraphMfano
  • LetterLettera
  • EmailBarua pepe
  • PhoneSimu
  • AddressAnwani
  • Read aloudKusoma kwa kusoma
  • Read togetherKusoma pamoja
  • Read aloudKusoma kwa kusoma

Tips & Drills / Vidokezo na Mazoezi

Helpful Tips for Readers

Swahili translations coming soon!

  • Have fun and stay positive - remember it's just a game!
  • Be patient with yourself - skills take time to develop
  • Focus on keeping the ball in play rather than winning points
  • Stay back at the baseline until it's time to approach the kitchen line
  • Keep your paddle up and ready between shots
  • Move with your partner - think of yourselves as connected by a rope

Practice Drills / Mazoezi ya Mazoezi

Help us develop effective Reading drills that can be taught internationally! We're looking for experienced players to share their training expertise.

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Contribute drills that have helped you improve your game and can benefit players worldwide.

Make Reading Accessible

Your drill suggestions will help make Reading training more accessible across different cultures and languages.

Reading Phrases

  • ReadKusoma
  • Read togetherKusoma pamoja
  • Read aloudKusoma kwa kusoma
  • What does the sentence '_______' mean?Nini maana ya mfano '_______'?
  • What does the word '_______' mean?Nini maana ya neno '_______'?
  • What type of books do you like?Nani mfano wa kitabu unapaswa kusoma?
  • I like fictionMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like non-fictionMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like poetryMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like scienceMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like historyMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like mathMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like scienceMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like historyMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi
  • I like mathMimi ninaweza kusoma mfano ya kisayansi

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Arusha, Tanzania

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