Uganda has around forty languages. Many people speak and understand English. Some people speak Swahili. In Mbale and the areas around Busiu Primary School and Namunsi Primary School, most people speak Luganda or Lugisu. Have a go at learning some Lugisu phrases.

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Lesson 1
Mulembe
Greetings/How are you

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Lesson 2
Oryena?
How are you?

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Lesson 3
Lisina lyase…
My name is…

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Lesson 4
Semenya muyuganda
I stay in Uganda

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Lesson 5
Indi umulayi
I am fine

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Lesson 6
Wanyala
Thank you

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Lesson 7
Tsekhakho
You smile

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