Xhosa Language Learning Materials
- Xhosa songs for Kids – Audio CD: R150
Buy Xhosa songs Audio CDThe 10 Xhosa songs on the CD are original, upbeat and loads of fun! The CD includes a booklet of translated lyrics as well as the 10 backing tracks for children to do their own karaoke-style performances to. This is a great gift for any Xhosa speaking family or English speaking family wanting to learn some Xhosa! We have had fantastic feedback on it from both children and parents who apparently play it over and over again in the car. Great for holiday road trips! Listen to a clip from the greeting song on our audio CD. - Illustrated Course Handbooks: R120
Buy HandbookThese are beautifully set out with clear grammar explanations, word lists, example dialogues, listening comprehension activities, written exercises and answer sheets. The content is well paced for beginners. Additional features include Xhosa songs, a tongue twister and the South African National Anthem. There are also “Pin-Me-Up” cards to cut out, with the key phrases from each lesson. Furthermore, there is a letter that learners can give to a Xhosa-speaking person asking for their help in practising. Every track on the matching audio CD is shown in the handbook. There is both a Course 1 and a Course 2 Handbook, at R120 each, shown as separate items on the order form below. - Audio CDs: R175
Buy CDThese come highly recommended and should be bought along with the matching Handbook so that learners can read and listen at the same time. The many tracks mean that one can skip easily to what you want to practise. There are numerous listen and repeat exercises as well as dialogues with realistic background sound effects, which make it fun. There is both a Course 1 and a Course 2 audio CD at R175 each. These are shown as separate items on the order form below. - Illustrated Flash Cards: R160
Buy box of Flash CardsFull colour and fun comic style pictures engage the learners’ attention and help them learn through visual memory. The key Xhosa phrases are written on the front of the cards with the picture and the English translation given on the back. There is both a Course 1 and a Course 2 set of Flash Cards, with 50 cards per box. These are listed as separate items on the order form below. - Pocket size Phrase Books: R40
Buy Phrase BookThese include the key phrases and translations for both Course 1 and 2 content. They are both very affordable and particularly useful as they can be kept on the learner at all times in their pocket or bag / wallet. Whenever they have a moment spare, or if they are interacting with a Xhosa-speaking person, they are able to refer to it. - Funky Fridge Magnets: R160
Buy Funky Fridge MagnetsThis includes a collection of 30 separate, quirky, colourful, and very readable, fridge magnets. The vibrant characters with their fun and useful phrases, written in both English and Xhosa, will brighten up any kitchen. Besides their decorative effect, their placement on a fridge means you’ll see them often, which makes them a great learning tool. They are a delightful gift for both English speakers wanting to learn Xhosa and for Xhosa speakers, too.