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Shikomori

Shikomori, the language of the Comoros, in its four varieties: Shingazidja, Shindzuani, Shimaore and Shimwali. The alphabet and pronunciation, then real dialogues to greet people, introduce yourself and talk on each island, with recording exercises reviewed by a trainer.

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14 hOnlineBeginnerLanguages & Culture

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Objectives

  • Read and pronounce the official Latin alphabet of Shikomori, including its special letters (ɓ, ɗ).
  • Recognise the four varieties of Shikomori and their main differences.
  • Greet people, ask a name and introduce yourself in Shingazidja, Shindzuani, Shimaore and Shimwali.
  • Ask how someone is, say thank you and take leave the way each island does.
  • Ask someone to repeat and say you didn't understand.
  • Record yourself on real dialogues and get a trainer's feedback.

Recommended tools

What professionals use for this course, with a free or open-source option wherever there is one.

  • AnkiOpen source

    Spaced-repetition flashcards for vocabulary.

  • AudacityOpen source

    Recording and replaying your voice.

  • Omniglot – ComorianFree

    Comorian alphabet and pronunciation.

Lessons

Shikomori

  • Course OverviewReading
  • The Alphabet and PronunciationReading
  • The Four Islands at a GlanceReading

Shingazidja (Ngazidja)

  • Meeting Each Other — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Meeting Each Other — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Greeting and Responding — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Greeting and Responding — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Taking Leave — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Taking Leave — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • In Class and Among Friends — Listen and RepeatReading
  • In Class and Among Friends — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Moments of the Day — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Moments of the Day — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Talking About Yourself and Others — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Talking About Yourself and Others — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Understanding and Being Understood — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Understanding and Being Understood — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Home, Family, and Welcoming — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Home, Family, and Welcoming — Speaking PracticeSpeaking
  • Validation QuizQuiz

Shindzuani (Ndzuani)

  • Shindzuani Dialogue Cards — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Shindzuani — Speaking PracticeSpeaking

Shimaore (Maore)

  • Shimaore Dialogue Cards — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Shimaore — Speaking PracticeSpeaking

Shimwali (Mwali)

  • Shimwali Dialogue Cards — Listen and RepeatReading
  • Shimwali — Speaking PracticeSpeaking