Download or read book Beginner s Shona ChiShona written by Aquilina Mawadza and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Beginner s Shona Chishona with Online Audio written by Aquilina Mawadza and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Shona with this complete course, now with free audio download! Spoken by over 10 million people worldwide, Shona (also known as ChiShona) is an official language of Zimbabwe. It is also spoken in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia. It is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages and its writing system was codified during the early 20th century. Ideal for those new to Shona, learning at home or in the classroom, Beginner's Shona (ChiShona) with Online Audio includes: An introductory section on the geography, climate, economy, arts, culture and history of Zimbabwe, including an extensive section on "Everyday Life" that will be useful to visitors Twelve carefully-paced units, each one opening with a dialogue about an everyday topic followed by vocabulary, expressions, grammar lessons, and exercises Answer key to the exercises Shona-English glossary Online MP3 audio files for free download featuring pronunciation by native speakers

Download or read book Learn Shona written by Michael Chawatama and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Taurai Chishona written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Shona written by Daniel Chikwava and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Shona or chiShona is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe after English. It is also generally understood by most people living in parts of western Mozampique (Tawara & Tewe dialects), northern South Africa and eastern Botswana (Kalanga & Venda dialects), and southern Zambia (Tonga dialect). The standard or mostly spoken Shona dialect is the Karanga, but each Zimbabwean province speaks it's own distinct dialect as shown below: Manicaland speaks Manyika and Ndau dialects. Masvingo and Midlands speaks Karanga/Kalanga and Venda dialects. Mashonaland East speaks Zezuru dialect. Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland West speaks Korekore dialect. Matebeleland North and South speak Ndebele, but understand standard Shona. Harare and Bulawayo metropolitans have people who speak all Shona dialects. Concept: Are you dating or married to someone from Zimbabwe? Does one of your parents speak Shona but you don't? Have you always wanted to learn Shona but can't find the right book? Have you tried learning Shona before but simply gave up? Do you already speak Shona but would like to improve your grammar knowledge? Do you dislike learning Shona by only memorizing phrases? Do you want to surprise your Zimbabwean friends and in-laws with some Shona phrases? Were you born or lived in Zimbabwe but somehow missed the opportunity to learn Shona? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then this book is for you. This book's concept is designed such that it makes Shona easy and fun to learn. It not only covers the most important elements of learning Shona, but also explains to you it's logic and the rules (grammar) clearly. Most chapters conclude with some usage examples or phrases to reinforce the rules and give you some Shona speaking ability immediately. This book also contains vocabulary appendix, proverbs and idioms. Use them to increase your Shona vocabulary quickly. Don't wait! Discover your Shona voice today!

Download or read book Shona Lessons for Beginners written by F. Laubach and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Shona Language written by Idai Nandoro and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Shona English English Shona ChiShona Dictionary and Phrasebook written by Aquilina Mawadza and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Shona language course written by Hazel Carter and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My First Shona Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations written by Aneni S. and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Concise Shona written by Kasahorow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Shona faster. Acquire simple Shona language grammar skills in less than 1 hour. Concise Shona is a very short, portable and easy-to-understand reference of the Shona language. This kasahorow language guide includes a basic grammar of Shona for readers and writers. All the Shona words you need to understand the lesson have been translated at the beginning of the book. Written in Modern Shona. Modern Shona is a simplified spelling system used to write all the varieties of spoken Shona. Search online for 'Shona kasahorow' to read more Modern Shona.

Download or read book Shona Interactive Sound Book written by Dialect Dialogue and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, informative and interactive Shona beginner's book. The reader will hear recorded Shona and English words and phrases on the push of the associated image, which provides an effective way to learn pronunciations of Shona; English too. The sound function is on one side of the page, so the other side has a rich collection of Zimbabwe facts and information like the provincial map and national anthem. In addition, there are short songs to enjoy while learning the Shona language and finding out about Zimbabwe.

Download or read book Taura Shona written by and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taura Shona (Speak Shona) is an audiovisual course to be used with tapes.

Download or read book Modern Shona written by kasahorow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn simple Shona for getting around and making friends. Modern Shona is a concise, portable and easy-to-grasp reference of the Shona language. This kasahorow language guide includes a basic grammar of Shona for readers and writers. Written in Modern Shona. Modern Shona is a simplified spelling system used to write all the varieties of spoken Shona. Subscribe to the online magazine "Shona kasahorow" to read Modern Shona.

Download or read book Shona Learner s Dictionary written by kasahorow and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-07-05 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shona kasahorow. Learn to read Modern Shona! The Shona Learner's Dictionary is a beginner's dictionary for your multilingual child to develop their Shona and English reading skills. Contains over 200 nouns, verbs and adjectives to aid fast comprehension of any Modern Shona language book. Discover the joy of reading in Shona and English together with your multilingual child. Suitable for children 8 to 12 years old.

Download or read book My Home in Shona written by Kasahorow and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Modern Shona language exercise book to learn more Shona vocabulary. My Home in Shona is a bilingual translation exercise book for introducing your favourite children to the things in a home. Translate in Shona and English.A good home is comfortable and welcoming. Learn the Shona names of things you may find a home. Each thing is a separate translation activity! First from Shona to English, and then from English to Shona. Test how many Shona words you know. Translate from English to Shona to make sure you really understand.Written in Modern Shona by kasahorow.Keywords: Shona vocabulary, learn Shona, first Shona, Shona, Shona language, Modern Shona

Download or read book Once Upon A Time 1 written by Eunice Mutemeri and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once Upon A Time, translated, Is the first edition of folktale series written in Shona language. It has many other editions that are going to follow for the benefit of those who are enthusiasts of this Southern African language. Chishona is a language spoken in the South, in Zimbabwe to be precise, approximately two thirds of Zimbabweans speak this language in the regions of Mashonaland, meaning the land of Shona people and Sindebele, or Ndebele spoken by a third of the population, and is spoken in Matabeleland, meaning the land of the Ndebele people. Once Upon A time, is the typical phrase used to begin any folktale told was begun by the folk tellers in Zimbabwe, and the audience, mainly children would reply, ' Dzepfunde', that means we are here, or we copy, then ended by, Ndoopakafira Sarungano', meaning that's the end of the story. The audience would reply the same as above. The stories in this book are mainly about animals. They depicted human behaviours and by the end of a story none wanted to be the animals that were protagonists, they wanted to be the good characters only. These animal characters play a big pivotal role in shaping culture and behavioural patterns within the African communities. In those olden days, the story tellers were old women, mainly and old men too on occasions. The essence of the stories told by old folks was that they were older in age, and considered wiser. They had a wealth of life experiences to draw some life lessons from. The stories were told at night or early evenings after dinner before going to bed. The children would go as far as another closer village to listen to folk tales if the teller there was famous in story telling. They would then sit on the ground in a circle, and pay very close attention to detail. After the story there would be a question and answer session whereby the story teller would quiz the audience to vert each participant to see if they were listening. These were not mere stories. They had lessons to learn from. They were reprimands, corrections of behaviour and mirrored culture. Par example If there was a child who was stealing sugar, or peanut butter from their home, after the lessons in these stories they would stop. There would even be some serious cases of murder or kidnapping that would be solved and or prevented through some stories. That's how powerful these stories were. They were never ever taken for granted. However, with the emergence of schools, the system of story telling lost it's role and vitality in children's lives. Having said that, not all is lost, it is still very important to create time as a parent, uncle, aunt, or any adult within a family to tell a story or two to our youngsters so they can remember, how they came to be, and more so this will shape where they are going. It is of paramount importance to know that as a people we got a past, no matter how good or bad it might be, it is good to know how we came to be and we can only make our future better. Our identity revolves around those pasts. You got a past, I got a past, and it is good to recognise it. I have told my versions in a way I understood them when my mother used to tell these stories, when I was about five years old. At age seven school had weaned me from having time to listen to them, I now had time to do my homework, study and do extra- curricular activities. Eventually I had a television and a radio in my house competing with my time, and ultimately I had none left for these dear old folk stories. So it is prevalent whenever we get a chance to document these stories so as to pass on the valuable past of our people and heritages. There is absolute power in sharing stories. I did some story telling in Montreal in elementary schools during Black History month in 2002, and the response was amazing. Every student was excited as they listened. Hope you will enjoy this book, Watch out for Paivepo 2 . Tatenda, Siyabonga, in 2 Zimbabwean languages, meaning Thank you.