ChiShona

ChiShona is a widely spoken Bantu language that is one of the official languages of Zimbabwe. This language consists of several dialects such as:

  • Karanga
  • Manyika
  • Ndau, and
  • Zezuru
...to name a few. All dialects are considered to be of equal significance however standard Shona is primarily derived from the Karanga and Zezuru dialects.

V_C I
ChiShona
Vowels & Consonants I
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Vowels & Consonants I
The foundations of ChiShona are built on Vowels & Consonants. ChiShona has 5 vowels – a, e, i, o, u and a variety of consonants that are used t...
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ChiShona
Vowels & Consonants II
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Vowels & Consonants II
The foundations of ChiShona are built on Vowels & Consonants. ChiShona has 5 vowels – a, e, i, o, u and a variety of consonants that are used t...
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MANNERS
ChiShona
Tsika – Manners
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Tsika – Manners
Tsika is the ChiShona word for manners. The Shona culture is highly respectful and even has different grammar rules to address elders and those one...
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GREETINGS
ChiShona
Kwaziso – Greetings
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Kwaziso – Greetings
Kwaziso means Greetings in ChiShona. Greetings are important in the Shona culture as they begin the process of communication.   In this course...
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FOOD
ChiShona
Chikafu – Food
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Chikafu – Food
Chikafu is the ChiShona word for food. Just like many other countries, in Zimbabwe, there are many foods that people eat. We have indigenous foods ...
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VEGETABLES
ChiShona
Muriwo – Vegetables
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Muriwo – Vegetables
Chikafu is the ChiShona word for food. Vegetables are a type of food eaten in Zimbabwe and they are called Muriwo..    In this course, you wil...
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FRUITS
ChiShona
Muchero – Fruits
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Muchero – Fruits
Chikafu is the ChiShona word for food. Fruits are a type of food eaten in Zimbabwe and they are called Muchero.    In this course, you will: L...
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DOM ANIMALS
ChiShona
Mhuka – Domestic Animals
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Mhuka – Domestic Animals
Animals are called mhuka. Many households have domestic animals nearby whether they are in urban or rural areas. In this lesson, you will learn the...
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WILD ANIMALS
ChiShona
Mhuka dzeMusango – Wild Animals
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Mhuka dzeMusango – Wild Animals
Animals are called mhuka. Wild animals are called Mhuka dzeMusango. In this lesson, you will learn the different types of wild animals   In th...
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FAMILY
ChiShona
Mhuri – Family Members
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Mhuri – Family Members
Mhuri means Family in ChiShona. The family consists of multiple members that form a supportive community.    In this course, you will: Learn i...
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PEOPLE
ChiShona
Vanhu – People
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Vanhu – People
Vanhu means People in ChiShona. There are various names to refer to different kinds of people in ChiShona   In this course, you will: Learn th...
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BODY PARTS (1)
ChiShona
Muviri – Body Parts
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Muviri – Body Parts
Muviri is the ChiShona word for the body.    In this course, you will: Learn body parts Complete various activities Learn how to pronounce the...
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