EWE O.P.L. WORKBOOK
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AcknowledgementPeace Corps Togo is very pleased to present the first ever Ewe local language manualto Peace Corps Togo Trainees and Volunteers. This manual has become a reality dueto the meticulous work of many people.The training team expresses its deepest gratitude to the Peace Togo Country DirectorGeorge Monagan, for having taken the initiative to have materials developed in locallanguages. His support is tremendous.The team is grateful to Peace Corps Togo Admin Officer, Priscilla Ashamu Sampiland all the Administrative Staff for their logistical support and for having made fundsavailable for this material development.A genuine appreciation to the language Testing Specialist Mildred Rivera-Martinez,the Training Specialist Rasa Edwards, to Stacy Cummings Technical TrainingSpecialist, and all the Training Staff from the Center for their advice and assistance.A sincere gratitude to Peace Corps Togo Training Manager Blandine Samani-Zozofor her guidance and lively participation in the manual development.A word of recognition to all Peace Corps Volunteers who worked assiduously withthe training team by offering their input.Congratulations to Trainers Sarah A. GOE, Kossi Nyonyo, Essi Gbededzi and theTraining Secretary Jean B. Kpadenou who have worked diligently andconscientiously to develop this manual.iHosted for free on livelingua.com
To the learnerCongratulations to all of you Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers for youracceptance to learn a new language. Of course learning a new language is not easy,but with dedication you will make it and achieve your goals.This manual is competency based and contains useful expressions related to alltraining components such as technique, health, safety and security. This will build upyour ability to communicate in local language and will bring you closer to thecommunity with which you will work.This capacity will also enable you to know your community better. You willparticipate effectively and with increased personal satisfaction in the type of culturaland technical exchange that Peace Corps has been advocating for since its creation.Some suggestions for succeeding in this learning process is being receptive and takingrisks. Use the new language, analyze it and be methodic. Search for new words withfriends, host families, and counterparts.The training staff invites you to share your comments in the event that it becomesnecessary to revise the material. Any kind of feedback would be most welcomed.Send it to:Peace Corps Togo Training ManagerPO Box: 3194Lomé, TogoHave fun and enjoy using this manualiiHosted for free on livelingua.com
Table of ContentsPageAcknowledgement . iTo the learner . iiEWE ALPHABET . 1Lesson 1 . 4Greetings . 4Lesson 2 Introduce oneself and someone else . 12Lesson 3 Introduce one‟s family . 19Lesson 4 Buying essential items . 27Lesson 5 Talk about food habits of the host country . 39Lesson 6 Invite someone, accept or decline an invitation . 46Lesson 7 Talk about daily activities . 51Lesson 8 Ask for and give direction and time . 58Lesson 9 Talk about transportation . 66Lesson 10 Talk about one‟s state of health . 73Lesson 11 Express one‟s sympathy in a happy or sad event . 78Lesson 12 Ask for help in an emergency case. 83Lesson 13 Talk about her/his work . 89Useful expressions . 96English to Ewe Glossary . 99iiiHosted for free on livelingua.com
EWE ALPHABETThe Ewe alphabet has 30 letters: 7 vowels and 23 OƆPRSTIklmnŋoɔprstUVυWYZuvυwyzƐIOƆuThe vowels ares:AESummary of ewe ar sound in English)fatherboyDogleather (but made by flicking thetongue against the palate toward theback of the mouth)matered, betfishPronounced as you blow air throughyour lipsgopretend you are gargling and add avowel at the end of the syllablesay ''egg-beater'' fast ; drop the ''-ter''then the first ''e''hatEwe ctlyCoolnessHouseɣletiTogoleseMonth, noongbomaSpinachahaDrink1Hosted for free on livelingua.com
LetterxPronunciation(similar sound in English)Like “h” in english. Example: howEwe ttensay pick-pocket fast;drop the ''-ket'' then the ''pi''ladymannetsingfitaFrench "peigner", Spanish "señor"nopaw, log; ballpickAfrica (but roll the "r" a little)sittiploopLike “ch” in english “church”vatPut the end of a pen in your mouth andtry to pronounce the sound v, then tryit without the pen and you will obtainthe sound υwishyouzipPronounced like “J” in the englishword epGodCoconut treeMorning/ oolTeacherTwoA doorEweWelcomeWindFeastTo leaveNasalized vowelsThe sign , slight sound of „‟an‟‟, over the vowel indicates that it is nasalized.For example: elã meatl l nudɔwɔla VolunteerTonesEwe is a tonal language as are most African languages. The major tones are:2Hosted for free on livelingua.com
High (/)Low (\)For example:mí wemì youWord formationEwe is a composite language, meaning that basic words are often rearranged andcombined to make verbs into nouns or adjectives.For example:ɖu (nu)to eat (something)Nuɖuɖufood, mealNouns are combined with prepositions to form other words:For example:Aƒehouse/city, village of one‟s birth-meinside of Aƒemehome3Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Lesson 1GreetingsObjectives:After studying this lesson on „‟greetings‟‟, trainees will be able to:1) Use the specific vocabulary related to greetings to greet people at the different timesof the day2) Use the specific verbs in the present tense3) Discuss cultural notes related to greetings4) Communicate, to build social relationship and friendship in Ewe communities inorder to support their personal safety and security.5) Practice greeting in the community while respecting the culture of the Ewecommunity.4Hosted for free on livelingua.com
DailogueIt‟s seven a.m. Sara meets Kossi her neighbor and they greet.Sara:ŋdi fofoviKossi:ŋdi Dadavi. �fKossi:Etsɔ be dɔ?Sara:Dɔ tsɔ. MiagadógoKossi:Yoo, miagadógo.Dialogue in EnglishSara:Kossi:Sara:Kossi:Sara:Sara:Kossi:Good morning, young manGood morning, young lady. How are the members of your family?(how is the family?)They are fine.How are the kids?They are fine.See you againOk, see you againCultural notesGreeting is a moral and social obligation that should not be neglected. It‟s a sign ofrespect.You greet people first before you talk about anything else.For an elder, a Chief or a notable you bend down or genuflect while greeting.You don‟t snap fingers with elders and women.You initiate greeting with elders but not hand shaking.Greeting is not only to ask about people‟s health but also to show interest in a personor to engage in conversation.Greeting eases your integration and acceptance in the community. Therefore peopleare ready to help you whenever you have a problem or a safety and security issue.Proverb: «Amedzro si afɔ le »(The stranger or a new comer to an area has the obligation to go visit people and greetthem).5Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Words and Useful expressionsDifferent greetings ŋdi (06H00– 11H00)ŋdɔ (11H00 – 16H00)Woale (16H00 – 18H00)Fiẽ (18H00 – night)Good morningGood dayGood afternoonGood eveningPeriods of the day ŋdimeŋdɔmeƔetrɔmeFiẽ meZãmein the morningin the noonin the afternoonin the eveningin the nightTitles �gbuiMama Noun vi Noun gãyoung lady/young sisterelder sistermother, elder sisteryoung manfather, elder brotherMisterMadamMissold man, grandfather, chief of a villageold woman, grandmothersmall/youngerbig/elderSome verbs Fdɔ (alɔ)Na asiDo gbeXɔ gbeTo wake upTo sleepTo shake handGreetAnswer greetings6Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Expressions Aƒémetɔwoɖe?how is the family/what about the family? Aƒéhouse Aƒémehome(in the house)someone living in the housethey are finehow are the children ?yes, I am fineare you fine ?are you back ?the people of where you come fromsee you/we shall meetsleep wellgood nighthave a good daysee you tomorrowAre you there?AƒémetɔWóle/wóf / wóliÐeviwóɖe?Ế, mef nyuieÈf nyuie a?Ègbɔa?Tsoƒetɔwó (ɖe)?MiagadogoDɔdɔ nenyoZã nenyoŋkekeanenyoMawu nef míElea/elia? Wo ɖe marks the plural forminterrogative termDɔame ɖe?What about the office/job?And you?It‟s going wellwhen you meet a person you already greetduring the day the day-literally means the work oftodaywhen you saw the person the day beforewhen you saw the person more than two daysagoWelcomeWòhã/wòyaMile edzíEgbe be dɔ Etsɔ be dɔ! Nyitsɔ be dɔ! Woezɔ (loo)Grammar notesi.The subjet pronounsThere are six subject pronouns in Ewe, the following are used for the present and past tense.* Me* È* É* Mï* Mì* WóIYouHe, she, itWeYouThey7Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Example:* Mefɔ nyuie* Ena asì KɔsiI‟m fineYou are fineHe/she shakes Kossi‟s hand.* Mi dɔ nyui ɖeWe slept well* Mido gbe na aƒemetɔwoYou greet people of the house* Wodɔ nyuieThey slept well* Efɔ nyuiemieYou can also usemìein place of mi orin place of mìThe verb doesn‟t change its form when it‟s conjugatedThe use of „‟ɖe‟‟ii.„‟ɖe‟‟ is an interrogative particle that added to a noun means „‟where is/what about/how isExample:* Kofi ɖe ?Where is/what about/how is Kofi?how are the kids doing?where is the picture?* Ðeviwo ɖe ?* Fotoa ɖe ?The use of „‟a‟‟iii.„‟a‟‟ at the end of a sentence indicates a yes or no questions.Ef a?Ele a?Exercises1) Build a dialogue with the words below and practice it with a classmate.ŋdi, dadavi, egbe be dɔaƒemetɔwo ɖe, f a, wohãế, mef , egbe be dɔ,miagadogo, dɔ gbe, yoo.2) Use the subject pronouns (me, è, é, mi, mì, wo) to make sentences with the followingverbs:a) Fɔb) do gbec) dɔ8Hosted for free on livelingua.com
d) Xɔ gbee) na asi3) Add „‟ɖe‟‟ or „‟a‟‟ to the sentences below to ask questions:Example:Mili -------------------milia ?f) Èf nyuieg) Ðeviwóh) Mì lii) Esi dɔ nyuiej) Sarak) Aƒemetɔwól) Nufiala le4) Rearrange the following words into sentencesa) Do gbe /meb) F / nyuie /Adzoc) a / dɔ / e / nyuie?d) Do gbe / a/ Ismaële) ɖe/ Aƒemetɔwo?f) nyuie /wó / dɔg) mi / nyuie / fh) a / dɔ / mi / nyuie?9Hosted for free on livelingua.com
5) Answer the following questions.a) Ðeviwo ɖe?b) Esi ɖe?c) Mile a?d) Adzo kple Afi f nyui ɖe a?e) Dometɔwó ɖe?f) Sukua ɖe?6) Translate the following sentences into Ewe.a) See you tomorrow.b) Did you sleep well?c) Have a good day!d) I‟m fine, and you how are you?e) Welcomef) How is the familyg) See youh) Good nighti) Yes, the kids are doing wellj) The people in the house are fineRole play1) In the morning, you meet a woman near your house, greet her and say good bye.2) At noon, after class, you meet the Chief of your village, greet him appropriately andthen leave.3) While going for a walk in the evening you see a young person, greet him/her andwish him/her a good night.10Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Situation:1) Your host brother comes back home from school in the evening. Greet him and askhim about his school.2) Imagine a dialogue between you and your host mother as you are leaving the housefor your job in the morning. (Greeting, wishes for the day, expressions to take leave).TDAGo to one of the trainers or a host family member, greet him/her and answer thegreeting. Write down all new vocabulary you heard for next class.11Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Lesson 2Introduce oneself and someone elseObjectives:After studying the lesson on introductions, trainees will be able to:1)2)3)4)Use the vocabulary related to introducing oneself and someone elseAsk questions to know someone‟s identityUse specific verbs related to introduction in the present tenseDiscuss cultural notes related to introduction5) Introduce oneself to a member of the host family and collect information abouthim/her.12Hosted for free on livelingua.com
DialogueRachel a Peace Corps Volunteer introduces herself and his friend Shana to a counterpartRachel:Fiẽ, AƒenɔYawa:Fiẽ, Dadavi. Meɖe kuku ŋkɔwòɖe?Rachel:ŋkɔnye enye Rachel.Yawa:Dukame netso?Rachel:Metso Washington le Amerika.Yawa:Dɔka wɔla nenye?Rachel:Menye l l nudɔwɔla yeye le Peace Corps.Dadavi sia nye xɔl nye, eŋkɔ enye Shana, étso Montana le Amerika.Shana nye l l nudɔwɔla yeye le Atakpame.Yawa:Enyo. Mìawoezɔ loo.Rachel:Yoo, miagadogo.Dialogue in Yawa:Rachel:Good evening, Madam.Good evening, young lady. Please what‟s your name?My name is Rachel.Where do you come from?I come from Washington in the States.What‟s your profession?I‟m a Volunteer in Peace Corps. This young lady is my friend, her name isShana, she comes from Montana in America, she is a new Volunteer inAtakpame.Well, welcomeOk, see you later.Cultural notes:In general, presentation is not automatic to know someone‟s name you have to ask forit.The first name, when it‟s not a christian name corresponds to the day of the week onwhich you are born (see table below)A way to show respect is to avoid calling people directly by their name but you precedethe name by words like Da (davi) or Fo (fovi).For Example Fo Simon, Da SaraYou also use Amegã or Tɔgbui for old persons13Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Days of the week and related namesDayDzoɖa (gbe)Blaɖa (gbe)Kuɖa (gbe)Yawoɖa (gbe)Fiɖa (gbe)Memleɖa (gbe)Kɔsiɖa turdaySundayWoman nameMan nameAdzɔKɔdzɔ, KudzɔAblaKɔmlaAkuKɔkuYawaYawo, AyawoAfi, AfuaKofiAmi, AmeyoKɔmiKɔsiwa, Akɔsiwa, EsiKɔsiVocabulary ŋkɔ l l nudɔwɔla (A)Fika Sukuvi Agbledela Nufiala/tsitsa Asitsala/nusala/nudzrala Đɔkita/dɔyɔla Dreva/υukula Kapiŋta Klake Dɔkplavi Tela/awutɔla Dɔdzikpɔla Aƒetɔ/Aƒenɔ Xɔl Sr tɔ AhiãviTrenɔŋugbetɔsrYeyeXoxoDuAmegbɔnɔvi/ bonneAƒemedɔwɔlanameVolunteerwherepupil, m/headfriendmarriedgirl/boy friendbachelor/singlefiancé (e)newoldTown/country/villagemaidhousewife Tɔ: added to a country, town or place name to mean:- „‟who comes from‟‟TogotɔTogolese- „‟the owner or the seller‟‟ Kpɔnɔtɔbread seller14Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Nationality/origin Togotɔ Amerikatɔ Benintɔ Afrikatɔ Kpalimetɔ KaliforniatɔTogoleseAmericanBenineseAfricanWho is from KpalimeWho is from CaliforniaExpressions ŋkɔnye enyé ŋkɔwò ɖe ? Dukame netso? Dɔkawɔla (n)enye?my name is what‟s your name?from which town/village/country do youcome fromwhere do you come from?where are you/where do you live?what‟s your nationality?What‟s your profession?„‟n‟‟does not have a function, regional variationFika (n)etso? Fika (n)ele? Dukametɔ (n)enye?Some verbs Tso Nye Leto come fromto be (nationality, profession, marital status)to be (location)Exercises1) Answer a question or ask a questiona) ŋkɔwò ɖe?b) Metso Kalifornia le Amerika.c) (A)fika (n)ètso?d) Menye ɖɔkita le Sokode.2) You are on the way to your friend‟s house and you met a young person who greetsyou. Answer the greeting and ask questions to know him/her better15Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Grammar notesThe use of the verb nye and le to bei.NyéFor example:Menye AmerikatɔJoe nye lɔlɔnudɔwɔlaAbra nye trenɔii.I‟m AmericanJoe is a VolunteerAbra is a bachelorNye: possessive adjectiveŋkɔnyewò:my namepossessive adjectiveŋkɔwòyour nameNB: More information on the possessive will be discussed in lesson 3iii.Le to be or to liveFor example:Mi le Agou fifiaWe are in Agou now.NB: Le is also used as a preposition meaning at or in.For example:Me tso Accra le GhanaÉtso Boston le AmerikaI come from Accra in GhanaShe/he comes from Boston in AmericaExercises1) Translate the following sentences into Ewe.a) I‟am in Tabligbob) Esi is a studentc) She is a housewife in Cotonoud) Jennifer is a Peace Corps Volunteer in Atakpamee) Adzo is a single and she is an apprenticef) Blandine is Training Manager at Peace Corpsg) George is an American but he is in Togo now16Hosted for free on livelingua.com
h) Trainees are in Agou now2) Ask or answer questions from the statements belowa) ŋkɔnye enyé Kɔmib) Menye asitsalac) Dukame (n)etsod) Dɔka wɔla (n)enye?e) Fika Dadavi sia tso?f) Aku nyé sr tɔ a? ,g) Steve nye l l nudɔwɔlah) MÍle Lome3) Text:ŋkɔnye enye Nancy. Metso Kalifornia le America, gake mele Togo fifia. Menyé nusr la leAgou.Dadavi sia nye xɔlɔnye. Eŋkɔenye Akpénẽ. Etso Gaƒe le Togo. Enyé tela le Kpalime.Text :.My name is Nancy. I come from California in the States, but now I‟m in Togo. I‟m a traineein Agou. This lady is my friend. Her name is Akpéne. She comes from Gaƒe in Togo. She isa mistress in Kpalime.QuestionsDukame Nancy tso?Dukametɔ Nancy nye?17Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Dɔkawɔla Nancy nye?Fika Akpéne tso?Akpéne nye tela a?TDAIn your neigborhood, meet two people; greet them, introduce yourself to them and askquestions to know them better (name-origin-profession-where they live). Write down theinformation for next class.18Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Lesson 3Introduce one’s familyObjectives:After studying the lesson on „‟Introduce one‟s family‟‟, trainees will be able to:1) Use the vocabulary related to family relationships and the numbers from 1 to 20 tointroduce their family2) Use the possessive adjectives and their negative structure to introduce their familymembers3) Discuss cultural notes related to the family4) Talk about their own family to a member of the community.19Hosted for free on livelingua.com
Sara ƒe ƒomeYawoYemaSara‟s familyMasãSaraKɔdzoEsiText:ŋkɔnye enye Sara, ame ade le ƒonyeme : tɔnye, nɔnye, nɔviŋutsu eve kple nɔvinyɔnu ɖeka.Tɔnye ŋkɔ enyé Yawo, ényé nufiala le Adeta, étso Sevagan. Nɔnye ŋkɔ enyé Masã. Enyéasitsala. Etso Keta le Ghana.Nɔvinyeŋutsuwo ŋkɔ enyé Yema kple Kɔdzo. Wóle Lome. Nɔvinyenyɔnu ŋkɔ enyé Esi, enyeɖɔkita le Tsevie. Mel ƒonyeme ŋutɔ.Text:My name is Sara there are six persons in my family: my father, my mother, my two brothersand my sister.My father‟s name is Yawo, he is a teacher in Adeta, he comes from Sevagan.My mother‟s name is Masã
He/she shakes Kossi‟s hand. * Mi dɔ nyui ɖe. We slept well * Mido gbe na aƒemetɔwo. You greet people of the house * Wodɔ nyuie . They slept well You can also use. mie. in place of . mi. or. mìe. in place of . mì. The verb doesn‟t change its form when it‟s conjugated . ii. The use of „‟ɖe‟‟
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ensued by transcribing the proverbs into English and then finding their meanings in every day usage. Finally the author, who is an artist in his own rights, developed artistic symbols. The Ewe speaking peoples are found mostly in South Eastern Ghana, Southern Togo and Ben
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