A beginner’s course in Zulu
Sanibona 1 is the first part in a two part beginner’s classroom course in Zulu as a second language. The course has a communicative approach and is aimed at primary school learners although adults would also enjoy the course.
Overview
Sanibona 1 is the first part in a two part beginner’s classroom course in Zulu as a second language. The course has a communicative approach and is aimed at primary school learners although adults would also enjoy the course. The main emphasis of the course is on the spoken language. Functions, notions, topics, situations and structures which will be of use and interest to the learner make up the course material.
The full course consists of: A Pupil’s Book, a Teacher’s guide, 60 minute audio CD of dialogues, songs, rhythms and chants and Felt board pictures
The material is carefully graded. Dialogues, structure drills and communications tasks are aimed at building up the learner’s confidence in using Zulu, making active and creative use of his/her acquired knowledge of Zulu and encouraging him/her to enjoy learning Zulu.
The Authors
Beverley Muller is a graduate of the University of KwaZulu Natal (BA. Hon, M.A, B. Soc Science, U.E.D) and the University of Paul Valery in Montpellier, France (Diploma in the teaching of French as a foreign language). She has taught languages in KwaZulu Natal schools and lectured in Zulu full time at the University of KwaZulu Natal (Durban). She is the co-author of the Sanibona, Khuluma and Ninjani Zulu courses.
Bongani Mthethwa was a lecturer in the music department at the University of Natal and was a specialist in Zulu music.
Illustrator
Muziwokuthula Zondi studied at the Teacher’s Training College, Eshowe.
I don't have the words to describe how fantastic the SANIBONA series is. I am where I am today because of what I learned with Bev through the SANIBONA series. I have all 4 books proudly on my bookshelf and whether you are a novice or want to recap your isiZulu there is no better way to do it. Brilliantly explained, easy to understand, perfectly created for 2nd or 3rd language speakers. To live in KZN (or South Africa) you are really doing yourself a disservice if you don't make an effort to speak/understand the language of the beautiful people around you. Thank you Bev for this incredible series. I am forever grateful.
Keri Miller UKZN isiZulu student, Co-host of ECR breakfast with Darren, keri and sky
