The Democratic Republic of Congo Community of Arizona was founded in 2001.
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We offer classes in major Congolese languages including Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo, and French. Our language programs serve multiple age groups, from young children learning their heritage languages for the first time to adults seeking to maintain or improve their proficiency. Classes are taught by native speakers who understand both the linguistic and cultural contexts of these languages.
Language instruction goes beyond basic communication skills to include cultural expressions, traditional stories, proverbs, and the historical contexts that give these languages their richness and meaning. Students learn not just how to speak these languages, but how to use them as vehicles for cultural expression and community connection.