Dumela! Learn Setswana
Setswana is widely used across South Africa and Botswana. Its clear syllable structure and regular verbs make it a strong first African language for adults.
Setswana carries kgotla governance, proverbs (diane) and the heritage of the Batswana across Mahikeng, Rustenburg and the Kalahari.
~4.6 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
Dumela
Hello
doo-MEH-lah
O tsogile jang?
How did you wake (how are you)?
oh tsoh-KHEE-leh jahng
Ke tsogile sentle
I am well
keh tsoh-KHEE-leh SEN-tleh
Leina la gago ke mang?
What is your name?
leh-EE-nah lah KHA-kho keh mahng
Ke kopa thuso
I would like some help
keh KOH-pah TOO-soh
Tsamaya sentle
Go well (goodbye)
tsah-MAH-yah SEN-tleh
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 Setswana workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.