Learn Shona

Learn Shona
Author: Michael Chawatama
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781508980827

Learn Shona is an ideal short introductory course for English speakers learning Shona. Does your family speak Shona but you do not? Are you a Shona-speaking parent but you do not have structured material to teach Shona to your English-speaking children? Are you visiting Zimbabwe and would like to learn Shona? Do your friends speak Shona but you do not? Are you a non-Shona speaker living or working in Zimbabwe wanting to learn Shona in a structured way? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then this is the right book for you. The book assumes no prior knowledge of Shona and will help you master the basics. The book has simple rules to help you learn Shona without learning complex grammar rules. To help you practise, there are practice questions at the end of the chapter and answers at the end of the book. On completing the course you will be able to do the following: greet and introduce people; understand basic expressions; build simple sentences; ask questions; express your emotions; and count in Shona. The book also provide some insights into Shona culture. The book also has reference material to access when needed.

Learning Shona

Learning Shona
Author: Dambudzo Ruzhowa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 1997
Genre: Shona language
ISBN:

Beginner's Shona (ChiShona)

Beginner's Shona (ChiShona)
Author: Aquilina Mawadza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2003
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Shona, a Bantu language, is the national language of Zimbabwe. It is also spoken in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia. The basics of ChiShona, the most widely spoken form of Shona, appear here in twelve comprehensive lessons. Each chapter includes a practice dialogue, vocabulary, points of grammar, and review exercises, while cultural information places the language in a practical context. This guide provides the student, traveler, or businessperson with both the means for immediate communication and a foundation for future study.

My First Shona Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

My First Shona Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations
Author: Aneni S.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780369600776

Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Shona ? Learning Shona can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Shona Alphabets. Shona Words. English Translations.

My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words

My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words
Author: Yeve C. Sibanda
Publisher: Mascot Books
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781645438113

Little learners will read essential first words in Shona and Ndebele, the two main native languages of Zimbabwe. Colorful illustrations are paired with simple first words for readers of all ages to learn.

The Vertue Method

The Vertue Method
Author: Shona Vertue
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2017-06-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1473653355

'Shona changed my perspective on yoga. Working with her made my aches and pains after playing disappear. She is the best.' - David Beckham Revolutionise the way you approach fitness with yoga expert and celebrity trainer Shona Vertue - in just 28 days! Are you someone who has tried every fitness class out there, but nothing has ever really stuck? Or perhaps you can run a 10k but can barely touch your toes? Heard lifting weights is good, but feel lost in the gym? Keen to calm your racing mind and get the focus you need to train? Shona Vertue's 28-day reset plan will revolutionise the way you approach fitness. Her groundbreaking three-in-one method features a blend of resistance training with weights to build strength, yoga to aid flexibility and lengthen muscles, and a positive, mindful approach to exercise, combined with delicious, nourishing recipes. Get in the best shape of your life, both physically and mentally, and feel stronger, healthier and more flexible - in just 28 days. Features photos of every exercise, complete with food plan and nutritious, energising recipes.

Shona-English, English-Shona (ChiShona) Dictionary and Phrasebook

Shona-English, English-Shona (ChiShona) Dictionary and Phrasebook
Author: Aquilina Mawadza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2000
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780781808132

Shona, a Bantu language, is spoken in Zimbabwe and Mozambique by 8 million people. This dictionary and phrasebook features the ChiShona dialect. Included are vocabulary sections, a phrasebook, pronunciation tips, a brief outline of the language's grammar and information about local culture.

Shona

Shona
Author: Foreign Service Institute (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 552
Release: 1965
Genre: Shona language
ISBN:

My First Shona Words with Anashe and Takudzwa

My First Shona Words with Anashe and Takudzwa
Author: Kurayi Matsika
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-10-11
Genre:
ISBN:

★Product Description★ Anashe and Takudzwa are siblings, originally from Zimbabwe and living in South Africa. They both speak English and want to learn all the African languages as they want to travel the continent one day and make friends. In this book, they are learning Shona, which is a language that is spoken in Zimbabwe. They need to learn to communicate using simple, everyday words. Parents and caregivers can read along with Anashe and Takudzwa as they learn basic Shona words. The book includes themes such as: "My body", "Animals", "Counting to ten", "Food", "Days of the week", "Objects you find outside", "Objects you find inside the house", "Months of the year" and "Seasons". Family is a very important aspect of the African culture and this book also covers how to address each member of the extended family from a child's perspective. This is a colourful and informative must-have first words book for any family that wants their little ones to get excited about learning African languages! For assistance with pronunciation, please visit: www.myfirstwords.thinkific.com ★More My First Words books★ This bilibgual picture and word book is also avalilable on AMAZON in the following languages: isiNdebele (Zimbabwe); Sesotho (South Africa); sePedi (South Africa); seTswana (South Africa); tshiVenda (South Africa); xiTsonga (South Africa); isiZulu (South Africa); isiXhosa (South Africa); Afrikaans (South Africa); kiSwahili (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan) ★Let's go series★ The Let's Go: Handeyi series is an eight part bilingual first experience book series that was created to progress to learning sentence constructions in the various languages. The Shona version is currently available on Amazon. ★About the Author★ Wadzanai Mabuto is a wife, mother and is often referred to as the "Not So Typical Chartered Accountant" as she spends much of her time innovating and creating new things. She grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to South Africa to pursue her tertiary education at the age of 18. Together with her husband, Tonderai, they have embarked an exciting journey of raising their three children: Anashe, Takudzwa and Tinaye. Wadzanai wrote and illustrated this book to help engage kids and parents alike with Shona. Visit www.thegifted.co.za for more information

Shona Language

Shona Language
Author: Idai Nandoro
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2016-07-18
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781535341196

This guide to Shona language collects the most common Shona phrases and expressions as well as an English-Shona/Shona-English dictionary. This phrasebook includes greetings, food items, directions, sightseeing and many other categories of expressions that will help anyone wanting to learn Shona.