Zulu Language Course

Zulu (called isiZulu in Zulu), the language of the Zulu people with about 10 million speakers 25% of South Africans, the vast majority (over 95%) of whom live in South Africa. Zulu is the most widely spoken home language of South Africa (24% of the population) besides being understood by over 50% of the population (Ethnologue 2005). Zulu the most prominent group of the Nguni people, takes its name from the founder of the Zulu royal line in 16th Century and became one of South Africa's eleven official languages at the end of apartheid in 1994. The main countries that speak Zulu are South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland.
 

Level I-Beginners
 

Course structure:
 Vocabulary structure of Zulu, and the sound system, understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Zulu form a part of the training. Besides Audio & video, pronunciation, the study of Zulu culture, answering questions on comprehension of simple texts, simple descriptions from day-to- day life situations stimulated dialogues and role-playing form other important points for study..

On course completion the student will be able to: Comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read and understand the language of a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Write exercises manipulating grammatical items studied. Know cultural elements of the Zulu speaking societies. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.
 

Duration: Two and a half months.
 

Level II - Intermediate

Course eligibility: For those who know the basic level of Zulu language.
 

Course structure:

Covering the intermediate level of conversation, classroom discussion, essays, culture, civilization, business with extensive classroom discussions and role- playing to top it all. The students soon improve their fluency and speaking skills.

On course completion one will be confident to:

Use and understand Zulu in the text. Write with a wide vocabulary. Read with improved ability. Demonstrate a developing empathy for the Zulu speaking people and their culture. Form questions and answers based on familiar material. Sustain on an extended conversation using vocabulary studied. Engage in special Projects: workbook and library research.
 

Duration :Two and half months.

 

Level II - Advanced
 

Course eligibility :For those who want to specialize in the language.
 

Course structure:

With written comprehension, oral communication and expressions, the course offers continued practice in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Opportunities are given to develop individual interests in reading materials and cultural items. Short stories, plays and essays, are presented using a wide vocabulary. Zulu is used extensively in class during discussions and role -play.

On course completion the student will be guaranteed to:

Understand and use the language and vocabulary in the text. Speak, read and write with improved ability and expanded vocabulary. Understand and be understood by native speakers. Understand Zulu used in the text and supplemental materials. Translate from English to Zulu to demonstrate grammatical skills. Acquire a deeper understanding of the Zulu speaking people culture. Formulate questions and answers based on material read or discussed Engage in special Projects: Work book, library research, project work

Duration :Two and half months.

On course completion of each level and attempting the test, the students get a certificate from World Language Lab