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French, Wolof in Senegal
Using the Telephone
![A sign alongside the road that reads "telecentre"](https://langmedia.fivecolleges.edu/fileuploads/images/lbc_subtopic_images/sn_phone_m4.jpg)
The telephone is considered something of a luxury. In Dakar, it is not uncommon for every household to have a phone, but, when one moves out into the suburbs, it is more likely that only one out of two families will have a telephone. In the farming villages, phones are not necessary to the inhabitants; however, there will always be a pay phone or one household that has several telephones that are metered and available for use.
The use of the cell phone is clearly popular among tourists, young Senegalese, and business people, but it is still not used as much as in some other countries. Generally, one operates cell phones with phone cards rather than having long-distance plans.
Videos
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"At the Telecenter"Transcript document:
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"Calling a Friend"Transcript document:
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"Calling an Aunt"Transcript document:
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"Getting Together"Transcript document:
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"Can I Please Talk to Aye?"Transcript document:
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"I Would Like to Talk to Yafaty!"Transcript document:
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"Calling Directory Assistance"Transcript document:
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"What is the Number for Directory Assistance?"Transcript document:
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"A Call from a Phone Booth"Transcript document:
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"Calling a Friend Who's Not There"Transcript document: