Learn about chain stores that are common in Kenya
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Michael: Hi, everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Medina: And I’m Medina! |
| Michael: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary, Lesson 21! In this lesson you'll learn five essential words related to popular chain stores. These are five popular chain stores in Kenya. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwahiliPod101.com. |
Lesson focus |
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| Michael: Medina, what’s our first word? |
| Medina: Nakumatt |
| Michael: Nakumatt |
| Medina: (slow) Nakumatt (regular) Nakumatt |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Nakumatt |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Nakumatt is a Kenyan supermarket chain. The name is an abbreviation for Nakuru Mattress. As of November 2012, it had 37 stores across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Nakumatt imeenea katika sehemu za mashambani nchini Kenya na katika nchi majirani. |
| Michael: Nakumatt has spread to the rural areas of Kenya and to the neighboring countries. |
| Medina: (slow) Nakumatt imeenea katika sehemu za mashambani nchini Kenya na katika nchi majirani. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Bata |
| Michael: Bata |
| Medina: (slow) Bata (regular) Bata |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Bata |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Bata, also known as Bata Shoe Organisation, is a family-owned global footwear and fashion accessory manufacturer and retailer. It has outlets in both small and major cities all over the country. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Viatu vya bata vinapendwa sana kwa viatu vya shule na ofisini. |
| Michael: Bata shoes are a popular brand for school and office wear. |
| Medina: (slow) Viatu vya bata vinapendwa sana kwa viatu vya shule na ofisini. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Uchumi |
| Michael: Uchumi |
| Medina: (slow) Uchumi (regular) Uchumi |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Uchumi |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Uchumi Supermarkets, often referred to simply as Uchumi, is a Kenyan supermarket chain. The name Uchumi means "economy" in Swahili. Currently, Uchumi maintains outlets in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and aims to establish a presence in Burundi, Rwanda, and South Sudan in the next few years. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Baada ya kunusurika kusambaratika, Uchumi ilifufuka na kuenea nchini kote na katika nchi majirani. |
| Michael: After narrowly escaping collapse, Uchumi took off and spread not only all over the country but around the region too. |
| Medina: (slow) Baada ya kunusurika kusambaratika, Uchumi ilifufuka na kuenea nchini kote na katika nchi majirani. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Wimpy |
| Michael: Wimpy |
| Medina: (slow) Wimpy (regular) Wimpy |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Wimpy |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Wimpy is a chain of fast food restaurants, most of which are located in Nairobi. Most of its meals are hamburger-based, but you can also find very good fries and other fast food. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Vijana wengi hukusanyika Wimpy kustarehe kwa kukula na kupiga domo. |
| Michael: Many young people gather in Wimpy to relax while eating and chatting. |
| Medina: (slow) Vijana wengi hukusanyika Wimpy kustarehe kwa kukula na kupiga domo. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Medina: Bw.Price |
| Michael: Mr. Price |
| Medina: (slow) Bw.Price (regular) Bw.Price |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Bw.Price |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Mr. Price Home sells affordable homewares, including contemporary home textiles and home accessories. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Bidhaa vya nyumba kutoka Bw. Price vinavuma hasa kwa sababu ni bidhaa vya kisasa na za kudumu. |
| Michael: Home products from Mr. Price are popular because they are modern and long-lasting. |
| Medina: (slow) Bidhaa vya nyumba kutoka kwa Bw. Price vinavuma hasa kwa sababu ni bidhaa vya kisasa na za kudumu. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay, listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Medina will give you the Swahili – please repeat it out loud! Are you ready? |
| Medina: Nakumatt |
| [pause]Michael: Nakumatt |
| Medina: Bata |
| [pause]Michael: Bata |
| Medina: Uchumi |
| [pause]Michael: Uchumi |
| Medina: Wimpy |
| [pause]Michael: Wimpy |
| Medina: Bw.Price |
| [pause]Michael: Mr. Price |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it – five popular chain stores in Kenya! We have more vocab lists available at SwahiliPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone, see you next time! |
| Medina: Kwaheri ya kuonana. |
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