Language barriers in Tanzania

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PriscillaViP04 October 2018 06:29:00

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Hello,

Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Tanzania.

What is the official language in Tanzania, and what are the other popular spoken languages?

Is it possible to live in Tanzania and get by without speaking the language?

How do you manage to communicate with the locals if you don't speak the native/official language fluently?

What are some popular and useful phrases that expats absolutely need to know?

Can you share some tips about how to survive in Tanzania on a daily basis without speaking the language?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

kibweamani New member

Member since 09 May 2018

kibweamaniNew member08 October 2018 13:41:33

To live in Tanzania you need to know Kiswahili language. But English speakers are a bit well understood because they need an interpreter to facilitate the communication in some places.

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