Heritage language pack

Nyanja

A complete beginner's foundation in Nyanja (Chinyanja), the lingua franca of Lusaka and eastern Zambia: greet, count, introduce yourself, name the body, family, food and animals, use everyday verbs, and build your first sentences, with a say-it-like guide on every line. Nyanja is one of the newest languages on Bantu Plaza and still growing — we're continuing to refine it with native speakers.

A1 · Beginner — Foundations

About Chinyanja

nyanjameans 'lake'

LusakaZambia's capital, where it's the lingua franca

Malawiits Lake Malawi homeland

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A living language is best learned from a living voice — here is where to take your Nyanja next.

1-on-1 lessonBook a Nyanja tutor →Practise these words out loud with a native speaker.Self-paced courseGet the full Nyanja course →Go beyond the basics, at your own pace — view it anytime from your dashboard.Free guideNyanja phrase guide →A printable reference of the everyday phrases.