Sawubona! Learn siSwati
siSwati shares much with isiZulu but has its own vowel patterns and vocabulary. Learners of one Nguni language progress quickly in the other.
Umhlanga and Incwala ceremonies, the Lubombo mountains and Mpumalanga's escarpment communities anchor siSwati identity.
~1.3 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
Sawubona
Hello
sah-woo-BOH-nah
Unjani?
How are you?
oon-JAH-nee
Ngiyaphila, ngiyabonga
I am well, thank you
ngee-yah-PEE-lah ngee-yah-BOH-ngah
Ngubani libito lakho?
What is your name?
ngoo-BAH-nee lee-BEE-toh LAH-kho
Ngicela lusito
I would like some help
ngee-CHEH-lah loo-SEE-toh
Sala kahle
Stay well (goodbye)
SAH-lah GAH-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 siSwati workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.