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Welcome to the home of First Year Kikuyu at Aramati.org. This website is a rich resource for students learning Kikuyu and those interested in studying the language. Please access the Kikuyu Chapter lessons from the menu above.
The Gikuyu language is one of the most popular languages in Africa. It is spoken by the Gikuyu people, one of the most populous tribal communities in Africa. The Gikuyu are found in Kenya and belong to the Bantu language group, the largest of the continent's language groups. The study of Gikuyu as a foreign language is gaining popularity around the world with increasing number of students opting to study Afrcan languages. Aramati.com is a resource for students studying Gikuyu and is designed for students at all levels of their study of the language. Students are adviced to utilize the site to the maximum and facilitate their class work and independent study. Gikuyu is a tonal language and hence students should pay particular attention to the different tones emphasized by the Gikuyu alphabet. Dedicated practice is required for success in the language and the examples and exercises provided throughout the site are useful tools to facilitate this. |