Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Essay For Translation: Demonstratives

Home is a special place where I feel safe and happy. It’s where I spend most of my time with my family.

When you come through the gate, the first thing you see is this big garden in front of the house. These flowers in the garden make my mother very happy. She waters them every morning and takes care of them with love. I planted the roses over there.

Now, let’s go inside. You will see this big living room when you walk through the door. This sofa here is where my family sits together every evening to watch TV. We have fun, laughing and talking about our day. Over there in the corner, you can see that bookshelf. That shelf is full of books that I love to read. The books on the top shelf were gifts from my grandparents. They are important to me because they remind me of the wonderful stories my grandparents used to tell me.

My sister painted those paintings.  At the end of the hallway, there’s that door that leads to my bedroom. This is my favorite place in the whole house. That bed in the corner is so comfortable, and I love spending time here reading or listening to music.

Finally, let’s go outside to the backyard. These chairs around the table are where we sit and enjoy our meals. Look over there at that swing. That swing has been there since I was a child. I have many memories of playing on that swing with my friends.

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Utoaji Hongo

 

  1. Umewahi kuona au kusikia mtu akipewa au akitoa hongo? Ilikuwaje?

  2. Kwa maoni yako, kwa nini watu wanatoa au wanapokea hongo?

  3. Utoaji hongo unaathiri vipi jamii na uchumi?

  4. Je, kuna hali yoyote ambapo kutoa hongo ni sawa?

  5. Sheria za nchi yako zinasemaje kuhusu utoaji hongo?

  6. Tunawezaje kuzuia utoaji hongo katika serikali na biashara?

  7. Ungefanya nini mtu akikupa hongo?

  8. Utoaji hongo unaharibu vipi uaminifu kati ya watu na mashirika?

  9. Je, elimu inaweza kusaidia kupunguza utoaji hongo? 

Monday, 22 July 2024

MONEY (Practice Questions)


  1. Is money the most important thing in our lives?

  2. How do you organize your money?

  3. If you win a lot of money in the lottery, what would you do with it?

  4. Are there some tips and tricks to save money and spend less?

  5. Is it important to have a budget?

  6. How do you feel about borrowing money, is it a good idea?

  7. How do you feel about sharing expenses with friends and family?

  8. What are the benefits of saving money?

  9. Do you think financial education should be taught in schools? Why or why not?

  10. How do you feel about investing money in stocks or other ventures?

Monday, 27 May 2024

LIFE EXPERIENCES (Practice Questions)

  1.  What’s your most memorable experience?
  2. What’s your worst experience?
  3. What achievement are you proudest of?
  4. What experience taught you a valuable lesson?
  5. Have you tried a new hobby or activity? 
  6. What’s your favourite childhood memory?
  7. Have you met someone who changed your life? How?
  8. What’s the best advice you’ve received?
  9. Have you done something you were afraid of? 

Monday, 20 May 2024

MEETING NEW PEOPLE (Practice Questions)

  1.  When you meet someone new, what do you do first?
  2. Do you prefer meeting new people at social events or at work?
  3. What helps you remember the names of new people you meet?
  4. What qualities do you look for when meeting new friends?
  5. Have you ever made good friends through social media? 
  6. What advice would you give to someone who finds it difficult to meet new people?

Monday, 29 April 2024

DAILY ROUTINE (Practice Questions)

     1. How do you decide what to do first in your day when you have work and chores?

    2. Can you tell me what you usually do in the morning before going to work?

    3. How do you make sure you get everything done during the day?

    4. Is it hard for you to balance work and chores? How do you manage it?

    5. What helps you keep track of your tasks and stay organized?

    6. What do you do to relax after a busy day?

    7. Do you ever find it difficult to manage everything? How do you handle it?

    8. What tricks do you use to stay focused and get things done?

    9. How do you make sure you do a good job at work and with your chores?

    10. Do you ever ask for help with your chores or work tasks?

Saturday, 27 April 2024

Grammar Review Questions

1. How to initiate a conversation and exchange greetings/polite expressions:


    a) How do you greet someone in Kiswahili?

    b) What common polite expressions are used when meeting someone for the first time?

    c) Can you introduce yourself in Kiswahili?


2. How to identify people in conversation/personal pronouns:

    a) What are personal pronouns, and how are they used in Kiswahili?

    b) How do you say "I," "you," "he," "she," "we," "they", "you all"  in Kiswahili?

    c) Give examples of sentences using personal pronouns in Kiswahili.


3. Verbs :

    a) Name some common verbs in Kiswahili.

    b) Provide examples of sentences using verbs.


4. Tenses and negations:

    a) What are the different tenses used in Kiswahili?

    b) How do you form negative sentences in Kiswahili?

    c) Give examples of sentences using different tenses and negations in Kiswahili.


5. Identifying family members:

    a) How do you say "mother," "father," "brother," "sister," "son," and "daughter" in Kiswahili?

    b) Describe your family members in Kiswahili.

    c) What are some other family-related terms commonly used in Kiswahili?


6. Possessives:

    a) How do you say "my," "your," "his/her," "our," "belonging to you all" and "their" in Kiswahili?

    b) Write examples of sentences using possessives in Kiswahili?


7. Verb 'to be':

    a) How do you conjugate the verb 'to be' in the different tenses in Kiswahili?

    b) How do you form negative sentences with the verb 'to be' in Kiswahili?

    c) Translate the following into Kiswahili:

    1. It is cold 

    2. Yesterday was not cold

    3. Tomorrow will not be cold

    4. These plates are expensive 

    5. My son was sick

    6. My son was not sick

    7. He is a good cook

    8. He is not a good cook

    9. He has been a good cook

    10. He has not been a good cook

 

8. Verb 'to have'

    a) How do you conjugate the verb 'to have' in the different tenses in Kiswahili?

    b) How do you form negative sentences with the verb 'to have' in Kiswahili?

    c) Can you provide examples of sentences using the verb 'to have' in different tenses in Kiswahili?

    d) Translate to Kiswahili:

    1. He/She has a good driver.

    2. Their grandmother has a good smile.

    3. They have several bags of onions.

    4. That town has few buildings.

    5. I will have a good life.

    6. The cat does not have any food.

    7. Do you have a bag?

    8. I have money.