Module 8

Wolof Audio

Study Goals

  • Memorization of the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter III, pp. 58-62
  • Understanding of difference between active and stative verbs and the use of mangi
  • Continued understanding of negative constructions
  • Understanding of imperatives and emphasis
  • Understanding of articles
  • Completion of exercises on p. 55
  • Review dialogues in section II, pp. 47-48

Getting Started

  • Read and listen to the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter III, pp. 58-62.
  • Review the dialogues on pp. 47-48 and identify new vocabulary.

Practice Exercises

  • Read and memorize the grammatical explanations in section III on pp. 49-54.
  • Listen to the questions and complete the exercises in section IV on p. 55.

Culture Capsule

  • LangMedia, Wolof and French in Senegal Household Goods
    • "Market Situation 1"
    • "Market Situation 2"
    • "Market Situation 3"
    • "Road Vendors"

Conversation Session Preparation

  • Be prepared to participate in role playing situations involving eating and all its ramifications. Be sure to be able to incorporate body language into your role playing; correct use of body language is as important as correct use of grammar and lexicon.
  • Be prepared to give and respond to orders.
  • Be prepared to use emphasis in your conversation.
  • Be prepared to use both long and short forms of questions and to recognize which is which.

Self-Assessment

  • I have memorized the vocabulary in Gaye Chapter III, pp. 58-62.
  • I can interact comfortably in situations dealing with eating.
  • I understand the difference between active and stative verbs and I can use mangi correctly.
  • I can create negative constructions.
  • I understand imperatives and emphasis.
  • I understand articles.
  • I have completed the exercises on p. 55.
  • Submit self-assessment report as required by your course syllabus or program.