Aural comprehension

Aural comprehension

Understanding Oral Comprehension Skills

• Oral comprehension in Swahili forms the backbone of success in your aural examination.
• The basis of sound comprehension is the ability to understand the nuances of the language, such as interrogative and declarative intonations.
• Learning to accurately transcribe spoken Swahili sharpens comprehension skills.
• Penning down notes whilst listening to spoken Swahili can help clarify understanding.

Aural Examination Expectations

• Your aural assessment will test fluency and grasp of spoken Swahili.
• Listen to a variety of dialogues, monologues and discussions to broaden your understanding.
• Be prepared for real-life situations described in Swahili.
• Expect and recognise elements of Swahili culture, society and history.

Building Vocabulary

• Enrich your Swahili vocabulary to improve aural comprehension.
• Emphasise on learning synonyms, as they provide alternative understanding of the spoken text.
• Stay updated with common phrases, idioms and connections between words used in everyday Swahili.

Effective Revision Techniques

• Immersion is the key- watch films, listen to music, speeches and news in Swahili to enhance your comprehension skills.
• Regularly test yourself with past paper listening exercises.
• Use flashcards for quick and effective revision of key phrases and vocabularies.
• Join online Swahili speaking communities or chat forums to practice listening and responding in real time.