Ghana, Togo & Benin Roots Tour Nov 2017

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Ghana, Togo & Benin Roots Tour Nov 2017

Ashanti Twi

Twi (pronounced 'chwee' [ʨʷi]) specifically Ashanti Twi is a language spoken in Ghana by about 7 million people. It is one of the three dialects of the Akan language, the others beingAkuapem Twi and Fante Twi, which in turn belongs to the Kwa language family. Within Ghana, Twi is spoken in the Ashanti Region and in parts of the Eastern, Western, Central, Volta and Brong Ahafo Region. There are many divisions of the Twi languages, but they are all mutually intelligible. They are all tonal language.

Ashanti Twi is the most widely spoken of the dialects of the Akan language. Akan is spoken by about 44 percent of Ghana’s population as a first language, and is also used as a second language by a large number of the remainder. These definitions and phrases are meant to introduce a non-Twi beginner to the spoken language.

Click on link below to view an extensive chart and view course info from Abibitumikasa Afrikan Language Institute.

www.abibitumikasa.com/twi.pdf

	ENGLISH PHRASE	TWI PHRASE	PRONOUNCIATION IN TWI

1.	Good morning	maakye	MAH CHEE
2.	Good day/ afternoon	maaha	MAH HA
3.	Good evening/ night	maadwo	MAH JWO
4.	Sleep well/ Good night	da yie	DA YEAH
5.	We will meet again/	yεbεhyia	YAA-BAY-SHEE-YAH
6.	Later	akyire	AY-CHEE-REE
7.	Safe Journey	nantew yiye	NAN TI YEAH
8.	Call to attention /Knock Knock	agoo	AH GOO
9.	Response to a call to attention/ Knock	amee	AH MAY
10.	How are you?	wo ho te sεn	WHOA HOE TEH SANG
11.	I am doing well.	me ho yε	MAY HO YEH
12.	What’s up?	εte sεn?	EH-TEH SANG
13.	I’m fine/ Easy or Cool	eyε/ Bokoo	EH-YEH/ BOU KOW
14.	And you?	na wo nso ε?	NAH WHO-NSOH EH
15.	Hello	ayikoo	AY-YEE-KOOH
16.	Greetings/ I greet you	mekyea wo	ME-CHEE-YA WO
17.	Welcome	akwaaba	AH-QUAAH-BA
18.	Responses Father/ Mother/Sibling/ Child	yaa agya/εna/ nua/ ɔba	YAAHAY-JAH/ EH-NAHNWEE-YAH/ OH-BAH
19.	What’s your name?	wo din de sεn?	WHOA DEEN DAY SANG
20.	My name is	me din de	MAY DEEN DAY
21.	What are you called	yεfrε wo sεn	YEH FRE WHOA SANG
22.	I’m called	yεfre me	YEH FRE MAY
23.	Where do you come from?	wofiri he	WHO FRI HE
24.	I come from	mefiri	MI FRI
25.	Where were you born?	ye woo wo he?	YEH WOOH WO HE
26.	I was born or live in	yε woo me wo	YEH WOOH MI WO
27.	Africa/ Black Nation	abibiman	ABI BI MINE
28.	Please/ excuse me	mepa wo Kyεw	ME POW CHOW
29.	Thank you very much	meda ase pii	MAY-DAAH SAY PEE
30.	Repeat what you said	ka bio	KAH BEE-YO
31.	Speak slowly	kasa brεoo	KA SA BRE OH
32.	Sitdown	tena ase	TEH NAH SIE
33.	Stand	gyina	JI NAH
34.	Help me	boa me	BWA MAY
35.	No/ Yes	anne/ Daabi	AN NIE/ DE BIE
36.	Congratulation	mo	MOE
37.	Good Job	woaye adee pa ara	WO YE ADIA PAH
38.	Really/ Ok	saa/ Yoo	SAAW/ YOH
39.	Go/ Come	kɔ / Bra	KO/ BRA
40.	How much is this?	wei yε sεn	WEIGH YEH SANG
41.	Reduce the price	te so	TAY SO
42.	Teach/ Show me	kyerε me	CHER EH MAY
43.	What does that mean?	εkyerε sεn?	EH CHER-EH SANG
44.	Translate	kyerε___aseε	CHER-EH AH SEE-EH
45.	I don’t understand	mente aseε	MEN TEY AH SEE EH
46.	I understand	mete aseε	ME THE AH SEE EH

Click on link below to view an extensive chart and view course info from Abibitumikasa Afrikan Language Institute.

www.abibitumikasa.com/twi.pdf

For more Information on twi course, materials and more you can contact:

Obadele Kwame Kambon for Abibitumi Kasa Afrikan Language Institute.

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www.abibitumikasa.com

Kwadwo Gyasi Nkita-Mayala for Adiama Services and Tours.

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www.adiama.com

You can learn to speak Twi fluently by signing up for classes with one of these organizations.

DEPARTURE & REMINDER LIST OF EVERYTHING FOR GHANA, TOGO & BENIN TOUR NOV 2017

1. All of the Ghana, Togo & Benin Tour Nov 2017 documentation can be found on our website link below or from the main menu of our website.

www.africafortheafricans.org/index.php/ghana-togo-benin-roots-tour-nov-2017

2. Gratuities: Prior to departure Africa for the Africans will collect tips for hospitality services that will be provided in Ghana. This amount is based off the numbers of confirmed tour participants. This will serve as a separate charge for the tour and will be collected on the departure date upon arrival at Atlanta or Amsterdam Airport. (Total Per Person is $50). This will allow us to expedite services. You can give additional tips to anyone who gives you great services or whoever you choose. This is basic tips for all AFTA Ghana staff including drivers, Guides at all sites, Hotel staff and Entertainment at One Africa Resort. All other services that may be provided on this tour are a tip if you choose situation based on the services you get.

3. When you visit do not come with a romanticized notion about Ghana/ Africa or you will be disappointed and unnecessarily frustrated. Come with open eyes and an open mind, knowing that Ghana is a developing nation. There is much to do and we can be a positive contributory part of it. Keep in mind that Ghana / Africa is not America or Europe nor do we want it to be. We are Mother Africa’s children returning home and we want to be part of Mother Africa’s growth and development.

4. Delta Airlines E-ticket: To login go towww.delta.comthen click on My trips then enter your name and confirmation # to access your flight info, change seats, add special services, add frequent flyer number, e-mail address, emergency contacts and more. Print ticket and put with your passport. If you have any issues with accessing your ticket or see incorrect details on your flight itinerary or have questions in general please contact us ASAP. Note this access to your ticket is only available 45 days before your flight departure date when tickets are paid in full.

5. Make sure you secure your personal documents including passport, ticket etc. (Scan a copy of these documents, save on your e-mail and leave a copy with family).

6. Please verify all travel documents and have them secured for your travel date.

7. Arrive at the Airport 2-3 hours to give yourself enough time to check in, go through security and get on the flight.

8. Check Baggage: 2 check in bags each with a 50 pound limit per bag. Make sure your bags are secured with a lock and name tag. Verify all labelling of bags direct to ACC – Ghana. Put your bag receipt with your passport and ticket. Delta charges $100 for overweight bags 51-70 pounds and $200 for an additional checked bag. No bags are allowed over 70 pounds.

9. Carry-on Baggage: You may carry on one bag and one personal item at no charge. Please note that all items must easily fit into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

10. When packing luggage remember that less is better. You will want to purchase clothing and artifacts to bring back.

11. Bring a set of White/ Red, Black, Green and Gold clothing to pay homage to our ancestors. Red, Black, Green and Gold combination for Ancestor day 1 Thursday Nov 23 for our visit to Assin Manso and Welcome to Elmina. Whites for Ancestor day 2 Saturday Nov 25 for our naming ceremony and our visit to Elmina and Cape Coast Holocaust Dungeons.

12. Bring any school supplies you can to donate to the children in Ghana; this includes books, bags, paper, pencils, calculators, clothing etc. We are also collecting black doll babies for the young children at the schools and orphanage.

13. Ghana Tour Nov 17 Group 4PM Meet & Greet at ATL Airport - Delta International Terminal - Amsterdam Departure gate. Once you get to ATL ask a Delta Agent to direct you to the AMS departure gate. Our flight will depart at 5:50PM to Amsterdam so give yourself enough time to get to the gate. We will meet with the entire group in Amsterdam Nov 18 at 1PM for our group departure at 3:25PM to Ghana.

14. Bring any necessary medicine that you might need.

15. Camera/ Camcorder: bring extra film or memory card and rechargeable batteries. If you have electronics bring a converter, foreign adapters and an extension cord.

16. Travel Iron, Alarm clock, plastic bags, compact umbrella, waterproof poncho and other convenient accessories.

17. Mosquito spray or repellant or Citronella oil which is an excellent insect repellent. (Avoid wearing scented lotions or oils, mosquitoes like sweet scents). Note most of these sprays have dangerous chemicals so do your research for the safest things to use.

18. Calculator for basic things like currency exchange. Ghana Cedi exchange rate is $1 = 4 GHS Ghana Cedi’s. Bring big bills $50s & $100s to get the best exchange rate for your money.

19. Bring as much cash as you think you will need $400-$800. Bring a Visa card to access the ATMs. Master Cards are not recommended because of the lack of ATMs that take them. Note: Make sure you call your bank for that card and let them make a note that you will be using your bank card to access international currency. This will prevent your account from being locked and save you time from calling your bank from Africa and getting them to unfreeze your account. If you fail to make the call your card might stop working the second time when you try to use it.

20. The weather is going to be in the low 70’s to mid-80 like Jamaica. Bring light clothing; sandals, shorts, walking shoes, sundress, tank tops, swimwear etc. Casual/ African clothing for certain night life and evening events like business network/ conference, welcome and farewell dinners.

21. No photo taking allowed at Airports, state office buildings, and other government facilities. Your film will be confiscated and you could be arrested.

22. AFTA Tours does not offer travel insurance but it can be purchased from an independent insurer. Passport Health is one of the companies that have locations in different parts of the United States that offers travel and health services. Few of our group members from the Atlanta area have used their services. www.passporthealthusa.com

23. Toiletries including toilet tissue, soaps, feminine napkins, wet wipes, facial tissues wash cloth, beach towel, laundry soap etc.

24. Ghanaians are very friendly! However, be wary of people who just want to make quick money off you and make promises they cannot keep. You should know as much as possible about the people you are planning to do business with.

25. Games for leisure time, social gathering and tournaments including deck of cards, Dominoes, Chess, general board games etc.

26. Emergency things: Flash light, basic first aid kit, laxative, Pepto Bismal, Decongestants, Anti Diarrhea, Dramamine, any related emergency medicine or materials. Note: these medicines are not all natural; do your research for the safest and healthiest things to bring.

27. Please focus on enjoying yourself and accomplishing your mission. Do not get distracted by others or get caught up in complaining. This is an experience that will have its ups and downs; it’s a part of your introduction to Ghana/Africa. We recommend you go with the flow and enjoy your time in paradise around the wonderful itinerary that we have put together on this Journey of a Lifetime.

28. Remember to have your yellow fever card or waiver to present at the point of entry in Ghana before you get to customs to avoid any delay.

29. When you get to baggage claim in Ghana, get your own free cart and put only your bags on it. Make sure you have your checked bag receipts from when you check your bags. These numbers need to match the ones on your bags to show during your final airport exit. Do not let anyone else push your cart while proceeding to the bus. Note: We will meet at the Forex bureau to exchange our money across from baggage claim before we exit. Once we are ready we will exit the airport together and get on our bus to the hotel.

30. Bring things to the holocaust dungeons like several candles to light in the different dungeons, a picture of an ancestor or anything you want to make this moment special.