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Speaking French in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Priscilla

Hi everyone,

It is widely agreed that speaking French is essential for a successful integration in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Do you agree? Share your experience!

Do you speak French? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

If not, how do you cope with daily activities? Is it easy to communicate in a different language with Congoleses?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

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sysoni2006

HI

I am looking someone who teach me French language so if you have anyone in Lubumbashi D R Congo then tell me.

Thanks

Sushant Soni

Taoufik54

Hi Priscilla,

I do speak French and I found it even more helpful to speak lingala in Kinshasa, which I am learning now. It is a rather easy language once you get the hang of it.

Manmohan Thapliyal

It is  very essential because its Francophonic country. There are very few people know the english except Expart. I was lucky that i have meet a good teacher Mr. blackson, 0825 998 914. Now i can understand and speak french.
Thanks,
Manmohan

Sreya Majumder

@sysoni2006 hi how many people does speak French in Lubumbashi??  Ans what are the costs of gym there?? If an clear idea

Sreya Majumder

@sysoni2006 hi % of people speak French there?

Bhavna

@Sreya Majumder Hello and welcome !


Please note that you are referring to an old post. The member is inactive since long.


According to the following : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubumbashi


Languages section


French is the official language, but the main spoken lingua franca in Lubumbashi is Kiswahili.


For cost of living estimates have a look at the following : https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Lubumbashi


Regards

Bhavna

sysoni2006

Yes

I learn french in India.


I learn swahili I  DRCongo