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The Xhosa Language

The Xhosa language is a member of the Bantu branch of the Benue-Congo sub-group of languages. In turn this is a part of the Niger-Congo family of languages.

The Xhosa people have intermingled with the Hottentots and their language contains some of the Hottentot "click" sounds. The Xh at the beginning of their name represents one of these sounds

Xhosa is spoken by about 8 million people.

Xhosa is spoken principally in the Transkei, Ciskei and East Cape regions of South Africa.

Learn 450 Basic Xhosa Words and Phrases

Get started today with Talk Now! Xhosa, the fast and easy way to learn a new language. Perfect for all ages, the CD teaches basic Xhosa vocabulary and phrases, and then tests what you have learned with fun games and quizzes.

Nine useful topics - first words, food, colors, phrases, parts of the body, numbers, time, shopping and countries.

Speech recording - compare your pronunciation with the native speakers'.

Intelligent Software - remembers words you get wrong and targets your weaker points.

Automatic Localization - learn from your own native language (more than 100 available).

Awards - collect points and gain bronze, silver and gold certificates.

Learn on the move - with the printable dictionary and new iPod feature!

System Requirements

Windows 2000 or later
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or above
CD ROM Drive (+ computer microphone)
You can also upload words onto your iPod

For more information visit Talk Now Xhosa Beginner Software.

World Talk Xhosa Intermediate Software

Continue to Learn Xhosa at an Intermediate Level

World Talk Xhosa

World Talk Xhosa is aimed at intermediate level learners who have already built up some confidence listening to and speaking Xhosa. The interactive games and quizzes will help to further develop fluency and understanding of the language.

10 Xhosa language games including 'Lottery numbers', 'What did you say', 'Sentence building', 'Out to dinner' and others to help you learn, test and practice your Xhosa language skills.

Quickfire TV quiz challenge a friend, or the computer to improve your Xhosa skills.

Recording studio gain confidence in speaking Xhosa. Take the part of an actor and record yourself!

Dictation six stories to give you practice in dictation and comprehension at your own pace!

Automatic localisation lets you choose the language you learn from (more than 50 available).

Printable worksheets that you can take anywhere.

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista

For more information visit World Talk Xhosa Intermediate Software.

Learning Xhosa Resources

Talk Now Xhosa: Talk Now! is the world's best selling language learning CD-ROM series for beginners, used by more than three million people to date. It's ideal for travelers, holidaymakers, business people, schoolchildren, students and families.
World Talk Xhosa: World Talk is aimed at intermediate level learners who have already built up some confidence listening to and speaking the Xhosa language.

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