English is the official language of Malawi, but there are four other languages spoken here. These are called Chichewa, Tonga, Yao and Tumbuka. In Lilongwe, Chichewa is most common.
Do you want to learn some Chichewa?
Thank you! = Zikomo!
My name is Shannon. = Dzina langa ndi Shannon.
How’s it going? = Zikuyenda?
Malawi uses the kwacha instead of the dollar. 730 kwacha equals one dollar. The bills are very colorful.
A bottle of water costs 500 kwacha, or 75 cents. Soda is cheaper. A bottle of local cola (they don't have Coke here) is 300 kwacha, or 50 cents.
My favorite meal was Greek food for dinner! I love hummus.
On Saturday night, I went to a jazz concert. The musicians were very good!
