Ghanaian Language (Asante Twi)

Ghanaian Language Learning at St. Louis Demonstration JHS

Ghanaian Language (Asante Twi)

Preserve and celebrate our rich cultural heritage through comprehensive Asante Twi language education aligned with Ghana Education Service curriculum

GES Ghanaian Language Curriculum

The Ghana Education Service Ghanaian Language curriculum for Basic 7-9 focuses on Asante Twi as the primary indigenous language. Students develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding while exploring rich cultural traditions and values.

Core Learning Areas:

Oral Communication
Reading Comprehension
Creative Writing
Grammar & Syntax
Cultural Studies
Traditional Literature
Proverbs & Folktales
Contemporary Usage

Learning Objectives

Develop fluency in Asante Twi for effective communication

Appreciate and preserve Ghanaian cultural heritage and traditions

Understand traditional literature, proverbs, and oral traditions

Assessment Methods

  • • Oral presentations and storytelling in Asante Twi
  • • Reading comprehension of traditional and modern texts
  • • Creative writing assignments and cultural essays
  • • Grammar exercises and language structure analysis
  • • Cultural research projects and heritage studies

Asante Twi Language Skills Development

Speaking & Listening

Development of oral communication skills through conversations, presentations, and traditional storytelling in Asante Twi.

Skills Include:
  • • Proper pronunciation and intonation
  • • Conversational fluency and dialogue
  • • Traditional storytelling techniques
  • • Listening comprehension skills
  • • Public speaking and presentations

Reading & Writing

Literacy development in Asante Twi through reading traditional and contemporary texts, and creative writing exercises.

Key Areas:
  • • Reading comprehension strategies
  • • Creative and narrative writing
  • • Grammar and sentence structure
  • • Vocabulary development and usage
  • • Text analysis and interpretation

Cultural Heritage

Exploration of Akan culture, traditions, and values through language study, connecting students to their rich heritage.

Cultural Elements:
  • • Traditional proverbs and their meanings
  • • Folktales and oral literature
  • • Cultural festivals and ceremonies
  • • Traditional values and customs
  • • Historical narratives and legends

Modern Applications

Contemporary use of Asante Twi in media, technology, and modern communication while preserving traditional forms.

Contemporary Usage:
  • • Media and broadcasting in Twi
  • • Digital communication and social media
  • • Modern literature and poetry
  • • Business and professional contexts
  • • Educational and academic discourse

BECE Ghanaian Language Preparation

Our comprehensive Ghanaian Language program ensures students excel in BECE while developing deep appreciation for their cultural heritage and linguistic identity.

Paper 1

Objective Test - Multiple choice questions on grammar, comprehension, and cultural knowledge

Paper 2

Essay Writing - Creative writing, cultural essays, and language analysis in Asante Twi

Language Excellence Strategies

  • • Daily conversation practice in Asante Twi
  • • Traditional storytelling and oral presentations
  • • Cultural research and heritage projects
  • • Reading comprehension with traditional texts
  • • Creative writing in various Twi genres
  • • Grammar exercises and language structure analysis

Cultural Preservation & Pride

Through our Ghanaian Language program, students not only master Asante Twi but also develop a deep sense of cultural pride and responsibility to preserve their linguistic heritage for future generations. The program emphasizes the importance of indigenous languages in maintaining cultural identity while preparing students for academic success.