
Begin your journey with Zulu for beginners and learn basic Zulu through three sections and 27 lessons, mastering nouns, verbs, greetings, introductions, and basic conversations.
Master basic Zulu pronouns in lesson 1, including you, he, she, mine, yours, we, it.
Learn to count in zulu from one to one thousand in lesson two, mastering basic number vocabulary and pronunciation.
Learn basic time vocabulary in Zulu, including morning, midday, afternoon, and night, plus day references such as today, tomorrow, yesterday, and next or last week.
Learn the days of the week and practice saying Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Learn to differentiate genders in Zulu by identifying basic male and female terms, including man, woman, boy, and girl, to build basic conversational skills.
Learn to differentiate family members in Zulu and practice essential kinship terms, including father, mother, husband or wife, son, daughter, brother, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, and aunt.
Explore different foods in Zulu vocabulary, including bread, milk, cake, chicken, sandwich, cheese, fish, breakfast, lunch, drinks, water, and almonds.
Build basic Zulu vocabulary by naming common fruits in lesson eight, such as banana, orange, watermelon, apple, peach, mango, grapes, guava, pineapple, and papaya.
Learn to name different types of vegetables in Zulu, including onions, peanuts, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, pepper, pumpkin, and maize.
Learn to say common household items in Zulu, including house, stove, refrigerator, plates, cupboards, spoon, glass, knife, table, television, radio, bed, bed sheet, mirror, and more.
Learn to name different clothing items in Zulu, including jacket, head, dress, and shoes. Explore lesson number 11 as you learn clothing items in Zulu.
Learn to name common body parts in Zulu and practice basic pronunciation, including head, eyes, mouth, tongue, face, neck, chest, and toes.
Learn to say different types of domestic animals in Zulu, with examples like cat, chicken, pig, and donkey.
Learn to recognize and name diverse wild animals in Zulu, from zebra and lion to hippopotamus and leopard, through vivid vocabulary practice.
Explore how to name and recognize different types of reptiles in Zulu, including lizard, snake, and crocodile. Practice basic reptile vocabulary right away in this lesson.
Learn to give orders and commands in Zulu, with examples like go, stop, come in, wake up, come here, and run.
Learn to use everyday words in Zulu in lesson 17, building basic vocabulary with common verbs and phrases such as hello, come, sit, speak, drink, help, and phone.
Learn basic Zulu greetings for beginners, including how to greet one person and a group, with phrases like hello and how are you.
Learn to have basic conversations in Zulu by using essential phrases for meeting new people, including asking names, origins, where you live, age, and occupation, such as an interpreter.
Learn to ask different questions in Zulu, including who are you, where are you, how far, and what are you doing.
Learn to say goodbye in Zulu to one person or to more than one, using practical phrases for leaving, go well, and see you later or tomorrow.
Learn to express daily needs and feelings in Zulu, including I am tired, I love you, I am thirsty, going to work or school, shopping, driving, and basic emotions.
Learn to talk about the weather in Zulu using expressions for sunny, hot, rainy, windy, snowy, cold, and cloudy conditions.
Learn essential health expressions in Zulu to describe symptoms, seek medical care at a clinic or hospital, and communicate conditions like pain, headache, stomach ache, or pregnancy.
Learn essential emergency expressions in Zulu to ask for help quickly, convey danger, and seek urgent assistance.
Learn essential phrases to ask for directions in a new place, including how to locate the nearest hotel, shopping center, restroom, pharmacy, hospital, and airport.
Learn essential phrases for buying items and ordering food in a restaurant, including menus, prices, drinks, tea, coffee, and requesting the bill in Zulu.
Zulu has got to be one of the most exciting African languages you'll ever learn. The language is spoken by over 23 million South Africans (12 million speak Zulu as a first language, and 15 million South Africans speak it as a second or third language). Zulu is understood by over 70% of the South African population, making it the most popular language in South Africa. It is also well-understood in neighboring countries like Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
This course is designed to help you start speaking Zulu immediately. We have combined words, sound and images to make it easier to both follow and remember what you're learning. We have included sound to help you improve your pronunciation, while written words will help you with spelling and grammar. Images will help you improve your understanding of the language.
Why learn Zulu?
There are many reasons to learn Zulu, apart from being an interesting language; Zulu is one of the most popular African languages in the World. You can learn Zulu for fun, or as a language of communication that you can use when traveling to South Africa. You can also learn Zulu as a "special language" you can use with friends or family in public, knowing that no one else will understand what you are talking about (especially if you live outside South Africa). Well-known celebrity Oprah Winfrey has referred to herself as a Zulu woman because of her love for the Zulu language and culture. Some celebrities like Trevor Noah (Host of America's Daily Show) speaks fluent Zulu. Other celebrities like Idris Elba (British Actor) has had fun speaking Zulu in one Oude Meester advert. Learning Zulu will also help you communicate better whenever you meet South Africans abroad.
Becoming fluent in Zulu:
Each lesson is also accompanied by a downloadable pdf version which students can use offline to practice anywhere, anytime.
In just 12 weeks of enrolling in this course, you'll be able to count, name things, talk about the weather, greet and hold basic conversations in fluent Zulu.