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Accelerated Ndebele Course for Beginners
Rating: 5.0 out of 5(2 ratings)
22 students
Created byBongiwe Mntambo
Last updated 5/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Immediately begin speaking Ndebele (no time for hesitation on this course)Thi
  • Learn more than 50 new Ndebele words
  • Practice reading Ndebele from the reading exercises
  • Practice your Ndebele listening skills from the 'Rewrite the story' exercises
  • Discover more than 20 common Ndebele verbs to use in everyday conversations
  • Learn the days of the week in Ndebele and how to use them in sentences
  • Introduce yourself in Ndebele using details like location, age, reasons for learning Ndebele, etc

Course content

1 section15 lectures2h 23m total length
  • Ibizo Lakho Ngubani? (What's Your Name?)8:55
  • Ngakibo kaSinikiwe (At Sinikiwe's Home)9:27
  • Ulesivakatshi Endlini (You Have a Visitor at Home)10:09
  • Namuhla Sivakatshele Ugogo (Today We Visited Grandmother)9:30
  • Inombolo ngesiNdebele (Numbers in Ndebele)8:55
  • Amalanga eviki (Days of the Week)8:11
  • Siphekani Namuhla? (What Are We Cooking Today?)7:39
  • Umfazi Kagundwane Ubelethile (Rat's Wife Gave Birth)10:18
  • Giving Instructions in Ndebele9:38
  • UNaSizo Uzondile (Sizo's Mum is Angry)11:49
  • Abantwana Bayabhukutsha (The Kids Are Swimming)8:43
  • Izolo Bengiye Esibhedlela (Yesterday I Had Gone to The Hospital)10:30
  • Ngeviki Elizayo Ngizakuya eHarare (Next Week I Will Go to Harare)10:22
  • Wenzani Khonapho? (What Are You Doing There?)10:30
  • Sisemtshadweni kaNqobile (We Are At Nqobile's Wedding)9:18

Requirements

  • Complete beginners can take this course

Description

Do you want to learn how to speak Ndebele confidently? Maybe you know some Ndebele words but struggle to put them together into sentences. Or perhaps you don't know any Ndebele at all and are a complete beginner. Either way, this course will teach you how to speak isiNdebele effectively.


The Accelerated Ndebele Course for Beginners is designed to expose you to a wide range of everyday Ndebele words and phrases, helping you to start speaking practically and confidently. Rather than focusing on Ndebele grammar basics, this course emphasizes how everyday Ndebele speakers communicate. By imitating native speakers, you'll find yourself blending into Ndebele conversations easily.


Throughout the course, you will engage with various interactive exercises and practical dialogues that mirror real-life situations. You will learn how to make Ndebele conversations with grandparents, at a wedding, when dealing with visitors, and when talking about activities like swimming. Each lesson is structured to build your confidence and proficiency step by step, ensuring you grasp the natural flow of the language.


In addition to the core lessons, the course offers supplementary materials such as vocabulary lists, hearing tests, and other forms of assignments. These resources will not only enhance your speaking skills but also provide you with a richer cultural context.


By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in Ndebele, enabling you to participate in everyday conversations with ease and confidence. Whether you are learning Ndebele for travel, work, or personal interest, this course will equip you with the essential tools to communicate effectively and authentically in isiNdebele.


Join me in this exciting journey to master Ndebele and open up new opportunities for cultural exchange and personal growth. Enroll now and start speaking Ndebele today!


Who this course is for:

  • This Ndebele course is for beginners who want to immediately start speaking isiNdebele. It will give you the headstart you need to begin reading, writing, listening and speaking the language. Whether you know a few words or none at all, you can take this course for a practical jump into the Ndebele language.