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| INTRODUCTION |
| Michael: Hi, everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Medina: And I’m Medina! |
| Michael: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary, Lesson 13! In this lesson you'll learn five essential words related to recreation and leisure. These are five popular sports in Swahili. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwahiliPod101.com. |
Lesson focus |
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| Michael: Medina, what’s our first word? |
| Medina: riadha |
| Michael: athletics |
| Medina: (slow) riadha (regular) riadha |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: riadha |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Since the 1960s, Kenya has produced more world-class athletes in long distance running than any other country in the world. The history of track and field in Kenya goes back to the formation of the Amateur Athletics Association in 1951. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Kenya ni maarufu duniani nzima katika mbio za riadha. |
| Michael: Kenya is popular all over the world for athletics. |
| Medina: (slow) Kenya ni maarufu duniani nzima katika mbio za riadha. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: basketiboli |
| Michael: basketball |
| Medina: (slow) basketiboli (regular) basketiboli |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: basketiboli |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Basketball has become a popular sport in Kenya, with tournaments held all over the country, although most champion teams are found within the main cities. These include Cooperative Bank, International Christian Centre, and Lava Warriors, among others. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Tangu basketiboli ivume, watu wengi hukusanyika katika viwanja tofauti kuucheza au kuutazama. |
| Michael: Since basketball became famous, many people have gathered in different fields to play or watch the game. |
| Medina: (slow) Tangu basketiboli ivume, watu wengi hukusanyika katika viwanja tofauti kuucheza au kuutazama. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: raga |
| Michael: rugby |
| Medina: (slow) raga (regular) raga |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: raga |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Rugby’s popularity in Kenya is due to the excellence of the Kenyan Sevens Team in tournaments and rugby sevens format. The sport is under the umbrella of the Kenya Rugby Football Union, which was formed in 1923. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Timu ya raga ya Kenya ni miongoni mwa timu bora ya raga katika bara la Afrika. |
| Michael: The Kenya rugby team is among the best rugby teams in Africa. |
| Medina: (slow) Timu ya raga ya Kenya ni miongoni mwa timu bora ya raga katika bara la Afrika. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: voliboli |
| Michael: volleyball |
| Medina: (slow) voliboli (regular) voliboli |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: voliboli |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Volleyball is gaining popularity not only locally but also on the international scene. Both men’s and women’s teams have dominated continental volleyball for some time. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Kila mwaka, wanamichezo wa voliboli wa chini ya miaka 23 hujitayarisha kwa michezo ya kitaifa ya FIVB. |
| Michael: Every year, volleyball players under 23 train to prepare for the FIVB World Championship. |
| Medina: (slow) Kila mwaka, wanamichezo wa voliboli wa chini ya miaka 23 hujitayarisha kwa michezo ya kitaifa ya FIVB. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Medina: kandanda |
| Michael: soccer |
| Medina: (slow) kandanda (regular) kandanda |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: kandanda |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Soccer is one of the most-watched sports in Kenya. The Kenya national soccer team had its first game in 1926. Kenya has participated in every World Cup qualification campaign since 1974; however, it has never qualified for the finals. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Wakati mwingine, watu hukesha kuona kandanda. |
| Michael: Sometimes, people stay awake all night to watch soccer. |
| Medina: (slow) Wakati mwingine, watu hukesha kuona kandanda. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay, listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Medina will give you the Swahili – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Medina: riadha |
| [pause]Michael: athletics |
| Medina: basketiboli |
| [pause]Michael: basketball |
| Medina: raga |
| [pause]Michael: rugby |
| Medina: voliboli |
| [pause]Michael: volleyball |
| Medina: kandanda |
| [pause]Michael: Soccer |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it – five sports that are popular in Kenya! We have more vocab lists available at SwahiliPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone, see you next time! |
| Medina: Kwaheri ya kuonana. |
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