Basic words to help you in your journey of learning Swahili Just how easy is it to learn Swahili? Learning a new language is a gradual process. Like every other language, consistency is key. When you are able to introduce yourself in as little as five sentences, you are well on your way to learning a new language. So how do you progress? Learn the basic greetings, both formal and informal that are used during different times throughout the day. Do not restrict yourself to one form of greeting (e.g. use Shikamoo, Habari yako, Jambo, Wambaje, etc in Swahili). This will help you to gain more confidence and feel like a native speaker. Building your vocabulary is paramount when learning a new language. Here are a few basic words to help you along: Shikamoo/ Jambo/ Wambaje - Greetings used throughout the day Habari za asubuhi - Good morning Habari za mchana - Good afternoon Habari za jioni - Good evening Lala salama - Good night Shukrani/ Asante - Thank you Samahani/ Pole - Excuse me/ I'm sorry Tafadhali - Please Remember to trust the process and have fun as you learn. All the best!