Do you know what language is spoken in Botswana?
If you want to know what language is spoken in Botswana, then you are going to find the article very intersting. There are many languages, in fact there are well over 30 languages used in Botswana. The national language is Setswana. It is the most widely used language in Botswana. English is the second most used , considering that it is used a lot in schools, newspapers, urban settlements and within the business community. Other Languages You Might Like...
...and many others Language Tips For YouIf you are coming for a safari in Botswana though, don't panic as English alone is sufficient for communication. However ,we tend to love it when a foreigner puts in a bit of effort in learning the basics of Setswana... ;-) Here's how you can score brownie points with the locals... Before you begin a conversation you should first greet.......and here's how you greet in Setswana...
You can think of the above as "ice breakers" in any conversation whether you intend to converse in either English or Setswana...
ReferencesIf you want to learn more about the other languages spoken in Botswana checkout the reference websites below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Languages_of_Botswana http://www.language-archives.org/country/BW http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Botswana Return from What Language is Spoken in Botswana to the Botswana Facts page Return to the Safaris in Botswana home page
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