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A woman standing in front of a fruit stand.

Kotuna mpe koyanola Asking and answering

Written by Espen Stranger-Johannessen

Illustrated by Aakanee

Translated by Paul Fuila

Read by Elie Mvubu Mayemba

Language Lingala

Level Level 1

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A two-panel image of a woman in front of a fruit stand speaking to a man.

“Bolimbisi, naza na mposa ya oyo wana.”

“I would like that one, please.”


A two-panel image of a woman in front of a fruit stand asking a man for a papaya.

“Oza na…?”

“Do you have…?”


A man speaking to a woman who is sitting on a bench reading a book.

“Eza na likambo te soki na vandi awa?”

“Is it okay if I sit here?”


A woman on a bench speaking to a standing man.

“Ekozala malamu.”

“That will be fine.”


A man pointing to his food and speaking to a woman.

“Okolinga mwa ndambo ya óyo?”

“Would you like some of this?”


A woman looking at a man’s food.

“Iyo, soki esepelisi yo!”

“Yes, please!”


A woman speaking to a man in a handbag store.

“Bolimbisi, nakoki kotala oyo wana?”

“Could I see that one, please?”


A man handing a woman a handbag.

“Ozali awa.”

“Here you are.”


Written by: Espen Stranger-Johannessen
Illustrated by: Aakanee
Translated by: Paul Fuila
Read by: Elie Mvubu Mayemba
Language: Lingala
Level: Level 1
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