Online Xhosa Level 1 (Supported)
A fun, practical and supported guide to speaking (easy) Xhosa in 8 weeks (with UBuntu Bridge)
Are you ready to learn Xhosa, and enjoy it?
Whether you have done a few courses before (that never got you speaking), or if you have never even clicked once in your life ;), we are here to help you build conversational competence and confidence through:
Conversational-centric content :)
- Focussing purely on practical application of new content learnt
- Learning only the simplest and most useful grammar
- Step by step learning for real life conversations
"I wanted a course that helped me with conversational ability rather than
learning a list of words or phrases. UB is great at teaching
conversational Xhosa."
- Lourie, June 2020
"I’ve been really impressed with how it is done. Best language learning experience I’ve ever had, frankly." - Joost, June 2020
Choice of Two-Track content: Easy and Deeper
- EASY track: if you find yourself in a rush in any or all weeks, just learn the key phrases from our summary lesson, then practice them in your zoom session, and you will be on track to finish the course!
- DEEPER track: includes all relevant grammar and vocab and additional content for those who want to engage the material more thoroughly.
PLUS
- WEEKLY, flexible, Conversational Zoom sessions:
- (Now 3 students max in a class over 15 minutes) for more focus and less time commitment for you!
"The amount of learning material is digestible and makes it easy to build on your learning step by step. In addition, the different modes of learning (reading, video, audio and zoom practice/Q&A sessions) all add positively to the learning experience. " - Amanda van der Vyver, June 2020
Why do this Xhosa course online?
UBuntu Bridge
has taught to adult and child beginners since 2005, having taught
thousands of learners
in class settings across all sectors of South
African societies, including schools, government, corporates, NGO's, individual citizens and many visiting groups from Europe
and the US.
- We have a reputation for the most fun and effective courses, in both live and online settings!
- The online structure is convenient and flexible
- Clear, step-by-step structured content to cover at your own pace, whenever you want
- Content designed by an non-mother tongue, adult learner for maximum student empathy
- Contact sessions taught by experienced mother-tongue facilitators, ensuring you get the sounds right and tune your ears!
- Practical supporting materials comprising video, downloadable e-book with interactive Audio
- We get you speaking in our live Zoom sessions!
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Multiple Support Platforms with a live teacher via:
- Whatsapp Group (announcements/updates group and a chat group)
- Zoom / webinars (choose one weekly from different options across the week, at a time that suits you!)
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Facebook Support group (find a learning buddy, or get support from our community)
Weekly check-ins, at a time of your choice, with your teacher and fellow students, allows for you to:
- stay on track
- be motivated
- and get results
NEW Bonus Feature - Weekly lectures:
- We are excited to say that we will be offering a weekly lecture at the beginning of each week, for anyone to attend, followed by a short Q & A.
- Lectures will be recorded and replays made available.
- Lectures provide an overview of the essential content for that week and give you an extra level of support to stay on track!
- Lectures will cover the easy and deep track content for that week!
In this Course you will learn:
- pronouncing words and names correctly!
- master the Clicks quickly!
- useful cultural insights
- reading the language like a pro
- learn crucial sentence Building Blocks so you understand how to build sentences
- confidently say the most important sentences there are when learning Xhosa!
- use the most respectful and friendly titles
- greeting individuals and groups with confidence
- introduce yourself politely
- learn to recognise and answer the “Inevitable Xhosa Questions”, that you will always be asked by Xhosa speakers!
- learn clarification Phrases to help you get clarity and understanding, but using Xhosa!
- polite and slang Farewells
Student Feedback:
“Highly recommended. The lessons are straightforward, well spelled-out, paced correctly and broad enough to cover the basics.”
– Linda C, Communications Manager at M2M
Next Enrollment Dates:
- The supported course is only open for limited periods.
- Next enrollment deadline: Early August, 2020 12pm SAST (gmt +2)
- Future enrollment deadline: to be announced via newsletter
- The supported course will run for 8 weeks for you to complete the content.
- Become eligible for our membership tribe with ongoing learning and support at incredibly affordable monthly rates!
- Available discounts listed at page bottom!
Student Feedback:
"I have learned a dozen or so languages while living and working around the world and your teaching style and platform is amazing! It's making my lockdown bearable, can't wait for the next lesson, and now I want to learn Zulu too!"
- Iona B
Your Instructor
Deon Xhamela Nebulane:
Mother tongue speaker and co-lead facilitator at UBuntu Bridge for over 10 years, Deon Nebulane, will provide live support on whatsapp, Zoom and the Facebook support group, as you progress through the course to ensure your engagement, enjoyment and completion. Deon teaches regularly in large corporations, government department and NGOs all over Cape Town.
Craig Makhosi:
Founder of UBuntu Bridge, and course content creator, Craig Makhosi, learnt Xhosa as an adult, spending much time in the rural villages and urban locations, and he is still learning. This is why he has such deep empathy for beginners to advanced learners and why he is able to teach at a level that people are able to understand and grasp quickly.
Together, we will teach you practical strategies and lead you through all the essentials of basic Xhosa conversational skills, using interactive audio files, clearly structured text lessons, engaging videos and fun Zoom sessions!
Come click with us!
“I have been to three Xhosa courses before, but for the first
time did I learn how to construct sentences and hey, wena NDITHETHA
NGOKU (I talk now!)”
– Philip J O, a.k.a. Mzivukile – Chief Executive Officer, Machaira Group (PTY) LTD
Course Curriculum
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StartLESSON 1 OVERVIEW & OUTCOMES
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StartCulture Insight & Learning Tip: SA Languages & learning (1:20)
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PreviewEssential Pronounciaton of Vowels and Consonants
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StartQuiz: Basic Pronounciation
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StartThe CLICKS with (VIDEO)
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StartQuiz: The Clicks
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StartA Basic Greeting (4:42)
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StartThe value of UXOLO
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StartGood-byes (3:06)
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PreviewCulture VIDEO: How to Handshake (0:55)
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StartLearning TIP 1:
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StartLesson 1 ZOOM PREP (+ pin up phrase sheet)
Student Feedback:
“The course has improved my respect and communication with Xhosa people.
– Theo S (WCGRB)
PACKAGE 1 - "AMA-BARE BONES":
- includes access to online course and all course materials
- Downloadable eBook & audio mp3s
- Fun edutaining Videos
- with email / whatsapp reminders
- final assessment session
- Plus Facebook community support group access
- Plus bonus weekly lecture / replays
- R2500
- For specials and price variations, click ->
PACKAGE 2 - "AMA-ZOOMZOOM": (limited number available)
- Everything from Ama-BareBones package
- Plus 8 x Weekly, flexible Zoom Focus sessions
- (choosing from flexible available slots, each week)
- Small groups, for focussed short sessions
- R3500
- For specials and price variations, click ->
PACKAGE 3 - "AMA-COACH":(by request)
- everything from the above packages
- Plus 4 x additional Coaching and Mastermind sessions
- R5500
- For specials and price variations, click ->
Frequently Asked Questions
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