Lotjhani! Learn isiNdebele
isiNdebele is a Nguni language with distinctive vocabulary and a globally recognised visual culture of geometric mural painting.
Esther Mahlangu's murals, beaded neck rings and the Nkangala region give isiNdebele one of the most recognisable artistic identities in the world.
~1.1 million first-language speakers
Course levels
Beginner A1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Elementary A2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Intermediate B1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Upper-Intermediate B2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Advanced C1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Starter phrases with pronunciation
Lotjhani
Hello
loh-CHAH-nee
Unjani?
How are you?
oon-JAH-nee
Ngiyaphila, ngiyathokoza
I am well, thank you
ngee-yah-PEE-lah ngee-yah-toh-KOH-zah
Ngubani ibizo lakho?
What is your name?
ngoo-BAH-nee ee-BEE-zoh LAH-kho
Ngibawa isizo
I would like some help
ngee-BAH-wah ee-SEE-zoh
Khamba kuhle
Go well (goodbye)
KAHM-bah KOO-shleh
Included learning materials
Learner workbook
Printable PDF and Word workbook per level, styled like this site.
Children's book
Illustrated story set in the provinces where the language lives.
Phrase dictionary
Thematic dictionary with pronunciation for every entry.
Audio pack
Downloadable pronunciation drills for offline practice.
Enrolled students download every isiNdebele workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.