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Le Wi Lan Krio

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‘Le Wi Lan Krio’ is a series of short, upbeat Krio-language lessons produced by the WeOwnTV team. Aimed at an English speaking international audience and Sierra Leonean Diaspora living abroad, the lessons are entertaining and instructional. Each lesson is about the Krio language and culture, often taught through the use of Sierra Leonean proverbs and stories. Start learning Krio today.

Lesson Two: Michaella Teaches, You Can Never be too Prepared

WeOwnTV mentor, Michaella Sallu, delivers three krio proverbs with grace and style. Krio: ” Keep tik behind your dor fo di dae when your neighbor go craze;” English: ”Keep a stick behind your door for the day that your neighbor goes crazy.”Please leave comments – proverbs are meant to be talked about. Do you have any Krio Proverbs you want to share with us? more »

Credits: a WeOwnTV Collaboration (Producer), a WeOwnTV Collaboration (Director), Michaella Sallu (Subject) | Comments (1)

05.12.2011 |

Lesson One: Le Wi Lan Krio Introduction

WeOwnTV mentor, Franklin Theiphilus Ojumiri M'Cormack, introduces our online WeOwnTV Krio Lessons. Krio: “Kombra FכL Nכ DE JכMP FAYA.” English: “A mother hen shouldn't jump over the fire.“ This is the first in a series of Krio lessons taught by our WeOwnTV mentors. Maybe one day 20 Old Railway line will be a household name like Sesame Street. more »

Credits: a WeOwnTV Collaboration (Producer), a WeOwnTV Collaboration (Director), Franklyn M'Cormack (Subject) | Comments (2)

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Lesson Two: Michaella Teaches, You Can Never be too Prepared

Lesson One: Le Wi Lan Krio Introduction