Language/Ewe/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Ewe learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning some Ewe vocabulary related to education. As a Ewe language teacher with 20 years of experience, I would like to share with you some cultural information and interesting facts along the way. So, let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Health & Fruits.
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Let's start with some basic school-related vocabulary.
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| suku | soo-koo | School |
| klokpe | kloh-peh | Classroom |
| klokpe dzi | kloh-peh dzee | Desk |
| bleame | blae-meh | Book |
| takwimu | tak-wee-moo | Calculator |
| asiɖiwo | ah-see-diw-oh | Notebook |
| lorlornye | lor-lor-nyeh | Pen |
| lɔɖiwo | loh-diw-oh | Pencil |
Let's see these words in context:
- Person 1: Suku dzodzi la? (Which school do you go to?)
- Person 2: Mawuli Fransezia nya o. (I go to Mawuli French School.)
Academic subjects[edit | edit source]
Next, let's learn some academic subjects.
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| matematiki | mah-teh-mah-tee-kee | Mathematics |
| etsɔɖe | eh-tsoh-deh | Science |
| xexesɛ | heh-heh-say | Computer Science |
| bleoo | bleh-oh-oh | Biology |
| phyisiki | pee-see-kee-kee | Physics |
| beble | beh-bleh | History |
| yeyeɖada | yeh-yeh-dahdah | Geography |
| egbɔɖo | ehg-boh-doh | Art |
Let's see these words in context:
- Person 1: Matematiki yea dzi la? (Which math class do you have?)
- Person 2: Mia etsɔɖe dzi o. (I have science class.)
Educational levels[edit | edit source]
Now, let's talk about different educational levels.
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ameɖeɖe | ah-meh-deh-deh | Preschool |
| kpodzii | kpo-jee | Elementary School |
| gadzɔwo dota | gah-dzoh-woh doh-tah | Middle School |
| kuɖawo dota | koo-dah-woh doh-tah | High School |
| eyimekuɖeɖe | ayee-meh-koo-deh-deh | College |
| universiti | oo-nee-vair-sih-tee | University |
Let's see these words in context:
- Person 1: Eya kpodzii la? (Which elementary school did you attend?)
- Person 2: Mawuli Basic School nya o. (I attended Mawuli Basic School.)
Educational system[edit | edit source]
In Ghana, the education system is divided into three main levels: basic education, secondary education, and tertiary education.
Basic education is divided into two levels:
- Kindergarten - 2 years
- Primary school - 6 years
Secondary education is divided into two levels:
- Junior high school - 3 years
- Senior high school - 3 years
Tertiary education includes:
- Polytechnics
- Universitites
- Other tertiary institutions
Useful phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful phrases to use when discussing education in Ewe:
- Mawuli Fransezia la ɖeɖe na wò dzi? - What school did you attend?
- Mia kudzi etsɔɖe la. - I study science.
- Mia kudzi egbɔɖo la. - I study art.
- Eyimekuɖeɖe meŋu beawo. - I'm going to college.
- Mia ɖo enye nyateɖeɖe. - I'm going to the library.
To improve your Ewe Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!