The Mampruli Project
Mampruli is the language spoken by the Mamprusi people of Northern Ghana whose traditional seat is in the village of Nalerigu. Original recordings for an audio language-learning tool were made on-site in Nalerigu. Given the limited resources on Mampruli available and the difficulty of learning even simple phrases in a language without actually hearing it spoken, this audio resource introduces listeners to the basics of the language. As the editing process progresses, this resource will eventually include 10 general language lessons and three lessons specific to medical professionals, as many visitors to the area are volunteers at the local hospital. In addition, a series of Mamprusi folk tales told in Mampruli and translated into English by native speakers will give students the opportunity to hear the natural cadence of the language and appreciate Mamprusi culture.
Mampruli Lesson 1- Learn the basic greetings that correspond to each time of day: morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
- Mampruli Lesson 2
Learn vocabulary for family relationships, follow-up questions to basic greetings, and greetings specific
to particular activities.
