Common Languages Spoken In Tanzania 

Tanzania is rich in culture. The country has over 100 languages. If you come to Tanzania, does not that mean that you are supposed to learn a few sayings from all those languages? Emphatically no, you should choose the most commonly spoken languages. There is something about a language. A language is the basis of any culture and tribe-you should be in a position to speak the local language for you to claim that you are part of a tribe.

For foreigners, if you want to mingle, seek attention, and gain favour and adoration from any people; make sure you pick out a few words from the language and learn to speak them. What matters is the effort that you shall put into that exercise; you may not speak affluently as the people from that particular tribe but as long as your efforts are recognized; you shall be highly welcome. When you plan on visiting Tanzania, there are some of the languages that you should at least practice to make your communication easier:

Common Language In Tanzania

English
English is one of the official languages in Tanzania. The language is taught in schools and it is commonly used in the business world. Tanzania was under the British administration until its independence in 1961. The British influence is evident today by the English language which is spoken by a wide majority of the population. For those who know English, be assured of a smooth conversation with any of the tour guides because it is a requirement and part of the training for any tour guide to learn and understand English very well.

Common Language In Tanzania

Swahili
Tanzania has two official languages: Swahili and English. Swahili is one of those languages that you should at least pick and learn a few words to gain admiration among the Tanzanians. Of course, even without knowing any of these languages is still okay. You shall still be in a position to enjoy your safari but you can easily connect and learn valuable lessons if you know some words in English and Swahili. Swahili never existed before the coming of the Arabs who came at the cost of business-related services. The language came into existence as a result of intermarriage between the local languages available at the time with the Arabic language.

Remember, these two people, the Arabs and the Africans, had come together for trade but there was no communication to facilitate easier trade since everyone was speaking their language. With the level of human ingenuity, they were able to think of a language that they all understand and that is when Swahili was birthed. Much as the language was main innovated for business purposes, from time to time, it found its way into the social aspects of Africans. And today, it is very hard to find a Tanzanian who can’t speak Swahili.

Common Language In Tanzania

Arabic
It is difficult to forget the roots even today, many people still speak Arabic. Zanzibar is among those places where you shall find a great number of Arabic speakers. The best advice I can give you is to learn a few words in Swahili. If you are looking for a tour company with tour guides who are affluent in most languages, I welcome you to landside adventures. Book your safari with them at Landside Adventure, https://www.landsideadventures.com/