How to Get Started Learning Ndebele

Are you interested in learning Ndebele but aren’t sure how to get started? 

Well, we have several beginner courses that can help you start learning the Zimbabwean language today. Some people learn best under a classroom setup. Others prefer to follow a set of videos at their own pace. 

Which type are you?

If you want to start speaking Ndebele in the shortest possible time, here are the options available for you:

Option 1: Join Our Live Zoom Classes

The Ndebele Beginner Course for Adults gives you a headstart into speaking isiNdebele. It’s designed to encourage speaking, reading, and writing from Day One (we prioritize the speaking part in this course.)

Your instructor will be there every step of the way during this 12-lesson course to ensure that you

• Remember your vocabulary words.
• Get enough Ndebele-speaking practice.
• Leverage available resources such as music to learn new words and phrases that you can immediately start using.

All classes are held via Zoom or Google Meet and enrolment is always open for new students. Once we get enough learners to form a small group (typically three or more learners), classes begin. We consider every learner’s schedule, timezone, and preferences to come up with the best times for class.

If you’re prepared to invest at least two hours a week to acquire the necessary basics that will set you up for Ndebele proficiency, then this is the best option for you. I’ve observed that many students learn best when they are surrounded by their peers—other beginners who are also eager to learn.

Enrol Your Child in The Ndebele Beginner Course for Kids

If you want your child to learn isiNdebele as well, you can sign them up for this beginner course. Like the adults course, the Ndebele Beginner course for Kids is carried out in 12 live lessons done via Zoom or Google Meet. 

Your child will learn by practising with other kids in class and taking part in different learning activities including

• Class presentations
• Quizzes
• Spelling bees
• Song and games
• Pronunciation guidance 

Option 2: Take the Ndebele Accelerated Course

The second option for someone looking to learn Ndebele as a beginner is the Accelerated Ndebele Course for Beginners. This one is available on Udemy. 

It’s designed to practically show you how to use Ndebele words and phrases in conversations. If you’re a beginner who wants to dive right into practical Ndebele conversations for common social scenarios, then this is the best option for you. 

In this beginner course, I teach by giving you practical scenarios like

• A wedding
• Visiting grandparents
• Conversing with an ill person
• Having visitors at home
• Making future plans
• Using the days of the week

You can take this Ndebele course at your own pace.

Every lesson comes with an assignment. So if you opt for this one, get in touch with us on WhatsApp so that you can be handing in your short assignments for marking.

Option 3: Take the Ndebele Beginner Course 1

If you want to learn Ndebele straight from the basics and at your own pace, choose this Udemy course.

This one will teach you the most basic vocabulary you need to start understanding Ndebele conversations. It will also show you how to use these words in very simple, short sentences.

It’s the best option for someone wanting to take baby steps into the Ndebele language. 

Which Course is Best for You at This Stage?

If you’re still not sure which Ndebele beginner course to take first, this table may help you decide:

Advancing Your Ndebele to Intermediate or Advanced Level

Do you already know some basic Ndebele—greetings, common items, some simple phrases, etc? If so, then you may be too advanced for any of our beginner courses. 

You may need an intermediate course or an assessment to help us prescribe the best way forward for your continued learning.

Get in touch with us to find out how best we can help you learn.