Introduction to isiXhosa Language and Culture
Learn basic isiXhosa conversation skills and cultural understanding in this 4-week course designed for beginners exploring South Africa's click language.
Learn basic isiXhosa conversation skills and cultural understanding in this 4-week course designed for beginners exploring South Africa's click language.
This beginner-friendly course introduces students to the isiXhosa language and amaXhosa culture. Starting with cultural foundations, learners explore the migration history, traditions, and customs of the amaXhosa people. The course then progresses through practical language skills, including the famous click sounds, greetings, introductions, and basic conversations. Through interactive exercises and audio recordings, students develop fundamental speaking and comprehension abilities while gaining deep cultural insights.
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English, isiXhosa
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What you'll learn
Master basic isiXhosa greetings and health inquiries
Learn proper pronunciation of click sounds and vowels
Understand amaXhosa cultural traditions and customs
Develop skills for basic personal introductions
Explore isiXhosa kinship terms and their significance
Gain vocabulary for discussing hobbies and interests
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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Module Description
This comprehensive introduction to isiXhosa combines language learning with cultural understanding. Students begin by exploring amaXhosa history and traditions before diving into language basics. The curriculum covers essential elements including click sounds, vowels, and dialects, followed by practical conversation skills. Through four themed modules, learners develop abilities in greetings, personal introductions, and everyday conversations while gaining appreciation for amaXhosa culture.
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Instructor
5 Courses
African Languages Expert Advances IsiXhosa Studies at Stellenbosch University
Stembele Johnson serves as a Lecturer and Coordinator of the isiXhosa portfolio at Stellenbosch University's Language Centre, where she specializes in African languages, sociolinguistics, onomastics, and second-language teaching. With a master's degree in African Languages from Rhodes University and currently completing her PhD in African Languages focusing on onomastics, she brings deep expertise to her role. Her responsibilities include teaching isiXhosa to staff members and international students, managing isiXhosa translations and editing services, and promoting multilingualism within the university community. Through her work, she contributes significantly to the advancement of African language studies and cultural understanding at Stellenbosch University.
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