In this segment from Na baro kè (Episode 12), I hit the streets of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, to ask locals about the arrival of SOTRACO, a new bus system with designated stops, seating, and signage—something quite different from the usual modes of transport.
Are people excited about it? Have they taken a ride yet? If not, why? Watch as they share their thoughts on this new way of getting around.
Watch
Watch the video without the subtitles. If they are on, click on the little "CC" symbol and turn them off.
Watch and Read
Now turn on the subtitles in Bambara/Jula (click on the little "CC" button) and read along.
If you are lost, you can also switch it into English and then re-watch in Bambara/Jula.
And remember, you can also slow down the video to make it easier to follow along. I recommend 75%. Click on the little gear symbol.
List of Selected Grammar Points
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Grammar Points Explained
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Vocab
dɛmɛ
help
yɔrɔ
place
moto
motorcycle; motorbike; scooter
ka don
to enter; to get in
mobili
car; vehicle
ka mɔgɔ bila ko la
to spur sb into doing sth (Lit. "to put sb on sth")
ni
soul; life
k'à lakisi
to preserve sth
seyɔrɔ
destination
bonya
respect; consideration
se
power; means; ability
ka sɔkɔ/seginkɔ
to return; to come back
lafiya
rest
kɔnɔ(na)
inside
k'à saniya
to clean sth
moyen de déplacement [Fr.]
means of transportation
ventilo [Fr.]
Fr. fan (device for cooling)
clim [Fr.]
AC ("air conditioning")
sécurité [Fr.]
security; safety
Vocab will be here at some point!
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Intro
In this segment from Na baro kè (Episode 12), I hit the streets of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, to ask locals about the arrival of SOTRACO, a new bus system with designated stops, seating, and signage—something quite different from the usual modes of transport.
Are people excited about it? Have they taken a ride yet? If not, why? Watch as they share their thoughts on this new way of getting around.
Watch
Watch the video without the subtitles. If they are on, click on the little "CC" symbol and turn them off.
Watch and Read
Now turn on the subtitles in Bambara/Jula (click on the little "CC" button) and read along.
If you are lost, you can also switch it into English and then re-watch in Bambara/Jula.
And remember, you can also slow down the video to make it easier to follow along. I recommend 75%. Click on the little gear symbol.
List of Selected Grammar Points
Coming later
Grammar Points Explained
Coming later
Vocab
Vocab will be here at some point!
Feedback