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isiZulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (~12M first-language speakers). Spoken in South Africa (also Eswatini, Lesotho, Zimbabwe).

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Languages are learned across six CEFR levels, from total beginner to near-native mastery.

A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper-intermediate C1 Advanced C2 Mastery

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About isiZulu

isiZulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (~12M first-language speakers), spoken in South Africa (also Eswatini, Lesotho, Zimbabwe).