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Xitsonga culture stories

The food, names, greetings, sayings and everyday life behind Xitsonga, an official language of South Africa, also spoken in Mozambique as Changana. Each story links to words you can hear and practise in a free five-minute lesson.

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Words to know

  • Avuxeniah-voo-SHE-ni · Hello / Good morning (respectful, any time)
  • Xewanisheh-WAH-ni · Hello (general)
  • Ahee!ah-HEH · Hi / hello there (informal reply)

Learning Xitsonga on Bantu Plaza

Where is Xitsonga spoken?

Xitsonga is spoken in South Africa (Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng) & southern Mozambique. It is an official language of South Africa, also spoken in Mozambique as Changana.

Can I try Xitsonga for free?

Yes. The free five-minute Xitsonga lesson runs in your browser with no account needed. You learn a few real greetings and phrases from the Bantu Plaza Xitsonga course.

Are there live Xitsonga tutors on Bantu Plaza?

Not yet. Live Xitsonga tutors are not listed at the moment, so the best place to start is the free lesson and the self-study lessons.

What does the Xitsonga Starter Pack cost?

The Xitsonga Starter Pack costs $9.99 and covers level A1 of Xitsonga, with interactive lessons you use inside your Bantu Plaza account.

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