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Survival Phrases

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

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1

How to Say "Thank You!" in Swahili

Learn how to say “thank you"

4 Minutes • Audio
2

How to Say "You're Welcome" in Swahili

Learn how to say "you're welcome"

4 Minutes • Audio
3

Getting What You Want Using Swahili

Learn an essential phrase when traveling

4 Minutes • Audio
4

Basic Swahili Greetings

Learn basic greetings

7 Minutes • Audio
5

Swahili Parting Expressions

Learn parting phrases

4 Minutes • Audio
6

Where Is the Bathroom? in Swahili

Learn how to access the web at an Internet cafe

8 Minutes • Audio
7

Use English to Your Advantage in Swahili

Learn how to ask "Can you speak English?"

9 Minutes • Audio
8

How to Say "I Don't Understand" in Swahili

Learn how to say "I don't understand"

3 Minutes • Audio
9

Can You Say it Again in Swahili?

Learn how to ask "What is the next stop?" as well as "Is [your stop] the next stop?"

8 Minutes • Audio
10

Apologies in Swahili

Learn how to ask forgiveness or apologize for something

4 Minutes • Audio
11

Swahili Restaurant, Part 1—How Many People?

Learn how to answer the first question you are asked at a restaurant

5 Minutes • Audio
12

Swahili Restaurant, Part 2—Reserving a Table

Learn what to say when reserving a table at a restaurant

8 Minutes • Audio
13

Swahili Restaurant, Part 3—Smoking or Non-Smoking?

Learn how to answer the question "Smoking or Non-Smoking?"

9 Minutes • Audio
14

Swahili Restaurant, Part 4: Placing an Order

Learn how to attract the attention of a waiter and place an order

8 Minutes • Audio
15

Swahili Restaurant, Part 5—Asking for the Check

Learn how to ask for the bill at a restaurant

8 Minutes • Audio
16

Counting 0-10 in Swahili

Learn how to count to ten

7 Minutes • Audio
17

Counting to 100 in Swahili

Learn to count larger numbers

14 Minutes • Audio
18

How Much? in Swahili

Learn "How much is this?" in addition to some more phrases you'll find useful for shopping

5 Minutes • Audio
19

Bargaining in Swahili

Learn some more useful phrases and tips for shopping

11 Minutes • Audio
20

Kenyan Money—An Introduction

Learn to talk about money

9 Minutes • Audio
21

Using the Internet in Kenya

Learn how to access the web at an Internet cafe

7 Minutes • Audio
22

Riding the Kenyan Bus—Getting a Ticket

Learn how to ask, "How much is it?"

4 Minutes • Audio
23

Riding the Kenyan Bus—Long Distance Trips

Learn how to ask how far it is to a certain destination

9 Minutes • Audio
24

Riding the Kenyan Bus—What is the Next Stop?

Learn how to ask someone where you get off the bus

6 Minutes • Audio
25

Riding the Kenyan Train

Learn about taking trains

9 Minutes • Audio
26

Riding the Kenyan Train, Part 2

Learn how to buy a return ticket

9 Minutes • Audio
27

Riding the Kenyan Train—Long-Distance Trips

Learn how to ask for first- and second-class train tickets, as well as the basics for buying a long-distance train ticket

9 Minutes • Audio
28

Taking a Taxi in Kenya

Learn a phrase to get you to your destination when taking a taxi

8 Minutes • Audio
29

Where Can I Find This? in Swahili

Learn how to ask where you can buy something

9 Minutes • Audio
30

Where Can I Find This Place? in Swahili

Learn how to ask where you can find a certain place

5 Minutes • Audio
31

Asking Directions in Swahili

Learn how to ask for directions

9 Minutes • Audio
32

Can You Take My Picture? in Swahili

Learn how to ask others to take a photo for you

7 Minutes • Audio
33

May I Take Your Picture? in Swahili

Learn how to ask someone for a picture of you and to ask someone to take their picture

6 Minutes • Audio
34

How Do You Say This? in Swahili

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

7 Minutes • Audio
35

Learn to Write in Swahili without Lifting a Pen

Learn how to ask someone, "Write it down please"

8 Minutes • Audio
36

Read Swahili Instantly! No Knowledge of Swahili Required

Learn how to ask "How do you read this?"

5 Minutes • Audio
37

Kenyan Hotel—Checking In

Learn everything you need to know for checking in to a hotel

8 Minutes • Audio
38

Kenyan Hotel—I'd Like More of This, Please

Learn how to ask for particular things at a hotel

5 Minutes • Audio
39

Kenyan Post Office Part 1—Sending Letters, Postcards, and Packages

Learn phrases to use at the post office

8 Minutes • Audio
40

Kenyan Post Office Part 2—What's in This Package?

Learn phrases to use at the post office

5 Minutes • Audio
41

A Guide to Foreign Exchange in Kenya

Learn about exchanging foreign currency

12 Minutes • Audio
42

Buying Prepaid Cell Phone Cards in Kenya

Learn how to buy and use a pre-paid telephone card

12 Minutes • Audio
43

Renting a Vehicle in Kenya

Learn how to rent a vehicle

9 Minutes • Audio
44

One Ticket to a Culturally Rich Stay in Kenya, Please

Learn how to buy and use a pre-paid telephone card

6 Minutes • Audio
45

Do You Have an English Guide? in Swahili

Learn how to ask for an English version of something

6 Minutes • Audio
46

How Do You Eat This Kenyan Food?

Learn how to ask, "How do you eat this?"

5 Minutes • Audio
47

Being a Vegetarian in Kenya

Learn a few phrases so you can tell your hosts what you don't like to eat

8 Minutes • Audio
48

Asking for Help in Swahili

Learn how to ask for help and to call the police

4 Minutes • Audio
49

Using Swahili to Get Medical Assistance

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

5 Minutes • Audio
50

Explaining Symptoms in Swahili

Learn key phrases to help you convey what is wrong with you in an emergency

6 Minutes • Audio