Avuxeni! Learn Xitsonga
Xitsonga is spoken in the Lowveld and across the Mozambique border. Its melodic tone patterns and lively verb system make speaking practice enjoyable.
Xibelani dance, xigubu drums and the Giyani-to-Malamulele corridor shape a language famous for music and celebration.
~2.3 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
Avuxeni
Good day
ah-voo-SHEH-nee
U njhani?
How are you?
oo NJAH-nee
Ndzi kahle, inkomu
I am well, thank you
ndzee KAH-hleh een-KOH-moo
Vito ra wena i mani?
What is your name?
VEE-toh rah WEH-nah ee MAH-nee
Ndzi kombela mpfuno
I would like some help
ndzee kohm-BEH-lah mm-FOO-noh
Salani kahle
Stay well (goodbye)
sah-LAH-nee KAH-hleh
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 Xitsonga workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.