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A woman standing in front of a fruit stand.

Kuuliza na kujibu Asking and answering

Written by Espen Stranger-Johannessen

Illustrated by Aakanee

Translated by Jacob Haule

Read by Idrisa Mbaraka

Language Kiswahili

Level Level 1

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

“Nimelipenda hilo, tafadhali.”

“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.

“Una …?”

“Do you have…?”


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

“Hakuna shida kama nikikaa hapa?”

“Is it okay if I sit here?”


A woman on a bench speaking to a standing man.

“Itakuwa vizuri.”

“That will be fine.”


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

“Ungependa kama hii?”

“Would you like some of this?”


A woman looking at a man’s food.

“Ndiyo, tafadhali!”

“Yes, please!”


A woman speaking to a man in a handbag store.

“Ninaweza kuangalia hilo hapo, tafadhali?”

“Could I see that one, please?”


A man handing a woman a handbag.

“Chukua, hili hapa.”

“Here you are.”


Written by: Espen Stranger-Johannessen
Illustrated by: Aakanee
Translated by: Jacob Haule
Read by: Idrisa Mbaraka
Language: Kiswahili
Level: Level 1
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