Chapter 2: People and Numbers
Chapter 2 Review
Review numbers, the ja- prefix, noun plurals and introductions from Chapter 2 with a quiz and a short writing task.
🎯 Multiple Choice Review
Test your knowledge of numbers, nouns, use of the prefix ‘ja’ and introductions from lessons 6-9.
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Create free account✍️ Introduce yourself to the World
Introduce yourself to the world in Dholuo using what you’ve learned. Start by sharing your name, where you come from, who your parents and grandparents are, and the work you do. Then say it out loud on Echo and get feedback from a native speaker.
Example: An iluongani Otieno. Aa Seme. An nyar Peter to an nyakwar Auma. An nyathi skul.
- Start by sharing your name: ‘An iluoongani Otieno’ (My name is Otieno)
- Say where you come from: ‘Aa Seme’ (I come from Seme)
- Mention your parents and/or grandparents: ‘An wuod/nyar Peter’ or ‘An nyakwar Auma’
- Share what you do: ‘An nyathi skul’ (I am a student) or ‘An jathieth’ (I am a doctor).
Suggested length: up to 100 words.
🎉 Chapter 2 Complete!
Excellent work! You’ve completed Chapter 2 and are well on your way to speaking Dholuo like a native.
In this chapter you learned: how to count, how to form the plural of some nouns, and how to introduce yourself in Luo.
Ready for Chapter 3? You’ll learn more about nouns, verbs, how to ask questions and how to describe your family.
Speak on Echo
Answer the daily Dholuo prompt or post your own recording on Echo. Other learners listen, and a native Luo speaker reviews how you sound.
Practice speaking on Echo