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Akan of West Africa: The Fante People and Language
Held in the Sojourner Truth Room
2025-05-14 15:00:00
2025-05-14 16:30:00
America/New_York
Akan of West Africa: The Fante People and Language
A six-week journey into the Akan language, where you’ll pick up basic Fante vocabulary and conversation skills. You'll learn to read, write, and pronounce everyday Akan words and phrases. By the end of the program, you’ll feel comfortable responding to basic instructions in Fante and using common expressions in casual conversation.
Oxon Hill -
Wednesday, May 14
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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2025-05-14 15:00:00
2025-05-14 16:30:00
America/New_York
Akan of West Africa: The Fante People and Language
A six-week journey into the Akan language, where you’ll pick up basic Fante vocabulary and conversation skills. You'll learn to read, write, and pronounce everyday Akan words and phrases. By the end of the program, you’ll feel comfortable responding to basic instructions in Fante and using common expressions in casual conversation.
Oxon Hill -
A six-week journey into the Akan language, where you’ll pick up basic Fante vocabulary and conversation skills. You'll learn to read, write, and pronounce everyday Akan words and phrases. By the end of the program, you’ll feel comfortable responding to basic instructions in Fante and using common expressions in casual conversation.
Here’s what we’ll cover each week:
Week 1 (May 7): Review of Part One and Intro to Fante Vocabulary
Week 2 (May 14: Fante Vocabulary Listening Skills
Week 3 (May 21): Basic Fante Reading
Week 4 (May 24): Basic Fante Reading contd.
Week 5 (June 4): Simple Fante Conversation
Week 6 (June 11): Reading and Conversations skills
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Oxon Hill is home of the Sojourner Truth Room and the Speak Your Truth! Oral History Project.