Kirundi is the national language of Burundi, spoken by about 12 million people in Burundi and neighboring regions. A Bantu language very close to Kinyarwanda, it carries a rich oral tradition of poetry and royal drums inscribed on UNESCO heritage.
The best channels to learn Kirundi for free.
Burundi national television. Programs in Kirundi with news and culture.
View channel→Burundian music channel with Kirundi videos. Discovery of Burundian music.
View channel→Burundian media with varied Kirundi content. Contemporary media Kirundi.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Kirundi immersion.
Burundian film about ethnic conflict aftermath. Kirundi and French, authentic testimonies.
DramaGito l'ingrat
Burundian comedy about a graduate returning home. Everyday and humorous Kirundi.
ComedyFilm about reconciliation in Burundi. Emotional and contemporary Kirundi in a peace context.
DramaEssential artists to discover music in Kirundi.
Royal drum ensemble inscribed at UNESCO. Ancestral Kirundi rhythms, unique living heritage.
Burundian artist based in East Africa. Melodic Kirundi mixed with reggae and afro-pop rhythms.
Star of modern Burundian music. Urban and energetic Kirundi with contemporary production.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
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A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
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Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
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