Elementary Tachelhiyt

Service Description

This beginner-friendly course introduces learners to Tachelhiyt, one of the major Amazigh languages spoken primarily in southern Morocco. No previous knowledge of Amazigh languages is required. Through practical communication, cultural insights, and interactive activities, learners will develop basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The course emphasizes everyday language use while helping learners appreciate the cultural context in which Tachelhiyt is spoken. Session Titles Introduction to Tachelhiyt and Basic Greetings Pronunciation and Sounds of Tachelhiyt Introducing Yourself Numbers and Simple Expressions Family and Personal Information Days, Months, and Time Expressions Talking About Daily Activities Describing People and Places Colors, Shapes, and Common Adjectives Eating and drinking At Home: Rooms and Household Vocabulary Asking and Answering Questions Directions and Transportation Weather and Seasons Health and Well-Being Talking About Hobbies and Interests Basic Reading and Writing Practice Cultural Expressions and Polite Communication Everyday Conversations and Role-Plays Review, Practice, and Final Communication Project A one-paragraph academic biography of myself. Dr. Malika Ouacha is an assistant professor specializing in diaspora and bicultural philanthropy, and humanitarian leadership. She is affiliated with the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Zakat Foundation Institute, IU, and the Islamic State University, Jakarta, Indonesia. Born and raised in the Netherlands with Moroccan roots, she is of Amazigh Indigenous descent. More specifically, the Ait Atta tribe in South-East Morocco. As a cultural anthropologist, she brings both academic expertise and personal lived experience to the study and teaching of Amazigh culture and language. Dr. Ouacha has extensive experience teaching diverse international audiences about the history, culture, and contemporary realities of Amazigh diaspora communities across North Africa. She is also a native speaker of Tachelhiyt, the most widely spoken Amazigh language in the region. As Tachelhiyt has historically been transmitted primarily through oral tradition, she is deeply committed to its preservation, promotion, and transmission to new generations of learners.