Learn isiXhosa online
isiXhosa is one of South Africa's official languages, spoken by millions of people, especially in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape. It is famous for its click sounds. Learn it with a live tutor, interactive lessons with sound, or both.
45-minute one-to-one lessons online, from $16.58. Book 5 or 10 to save up to 10% and get the beginner guide free.
Choose a tutor →Interactive A1 lessons with sound, at your own pace.
Start the beginner guide →The complete isiXhosa pack, from your first words (A1) to confident, advanced use (C2).
See the complete pack →Your first words
| English | Word | Say it like |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (to one person) | Molo | MOH-loh |
| Hello (to many) | Molweni | moh-LWEH-nee |
| How are you? (to one) | Unjani? | oon-JAH-nee |
| Thank you | Enkosi | en-KOH-see |
| My name is … | Igama lam ngu… | ee-GAH-mah lahm ngoo |
| Yes | Ewe | EH-weh |
Questions people ask
How can I learn isiXhosa online?
Book one-to-one lessons with an isiXhosa tutor on Bantu Plaza, from $16.58 for 45 minutes, or start with the free 5-minute lesson and the interactive beginner guide.
Is isiXhosa hard to learn?
The click sounds take practice, but a tutor can show you how to make them and correct you as you go. Many learners start with greetings such as Molo and Enkosi.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Lessons and study guides run in your web browser on a phone or computer.
How do I say thank you in isiXhosa?
Thank you in isiXhosa is Enkosi, and thank you very much is Enkosi kakhulu.