Twi Language

There are several dialects of Twi, and although they are generally mutually intelligible, certain differences exist. Akuapem Twi was the dialect first used to translate the Bible, and as such, it is still often considered the “prestige” dialect of the language. However, Ashanti Twi is the most widespread version, and that is what is taught in this course. The speaker the course materials were based on was from the eastern Ashanti area.

The course was first published in 1963 and consists of 20 units. The first unit deals with pronunciation in some depth. Following this, each lesson starts with a dialog that presents the new language, after which you will find a series of drills and exercises for practice. The course is also accompanied by a series of audio recordings, essential for students hoping to master the pronunciation of Twi.