Description
This is the full written study guide for isiXhosa CEFR B1 (Building Fluency): about 3,600 words to work through at your own pace, viewable online from your student dashboard for as long as you own it.
What is inside
- 11 modules with vocabulary tables: 151 words and phrases, each with its meaning and, where given, a say-it-like pronunciation hint
- A sounds and pronunciation section
- 2 dialogues to read aloud, line by line with meanings
- 8 grammar and usage notes with examples and tips
- Practice exercises (matching, fill in the missing word, translation and a self-check) with a full answer key
Modules in this guide
- Work & occupations
- Education & learning
- On the phone & messaging
- Travel & booking
- Shopping & complaints
- Seeing a doctor & health
- Feelings, opinions & relationships
- Plans, goals & advice
- Community & neighbours
- At the doctor & health
- Home & family life
By the end of this level you can
- Describe my work, study and daily routine, and ask others about theirs
- Hold a short phone call – ask for someone, leave a message and promise to call back
- Book travel, ask for directions and handle problems on a journey
- Shop, ask prices, bargain politely and make a simple complaint or return
- Explain symptoms to a doctor and understand basic health advice
Good to know
- Viewable online in your account, on any device. It is not a download to keep.
- A Teach Yourself level: this level’s interactive lessons plus its full written guide. No certificate, and not a live or tutor-marked course.
- Built from the same content as our interactive isiXhosa B1 lessons.
Get every level for less
The complete isiXhosa pack ($99) includes all six isiXhosa study guides (A1 to C2) plus the interactive online lessons for every level.
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