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Sesotho Level B1 · Building Fluency

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Level B1 includes
  • The B1 interactive lessons: flashcards, quizzes and typing practice that check every answer
  • The full B1 written guide: vocabulary with say-it-like hints, dialogues, grammar notes and exercises
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Module 1. Work & occupations
(Mosebetsi le mesebetsi)
Mosebetsiwork / jobmoh-seh-BEH-tsee
Ke sebetsa …I work at / as …keh seh-BEH-tsah
Kea sebetsaI am workingkeh ah seh-BEH-tsah
Mosebetsi oa hao ke ofe?What is your job?moh-seh-BEH-tsee wah HAH-oh keh OH-feh
Ke tichereI am a teacherkeh tee-CHEH-reh
Asking about work
It is normal and friendly to ask Mosebetsi oa hao ke ofe? once you have greeted properly. Greeting always comes first; jumping straight to questions can feel abrupt.
That is one module. 10 more follow in this guide, with 16 interactive exercises.
Balone Solomon LetukaNthabiseng Mohami

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Description

This is the full written study guide for Sesotho CEFR B1 (Building Fluency): about 3,800 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: 138 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

  1. Work & occupations
  2. Education & learning
  3. On the phone & messaging
  4. Travel & booking
  5. Shopping & complaints
  6. Seeing a doctor
  7. Time & arranging to meet
  8. Community & neighbours
  9. Feelings & opinions
  10. Relationships & home life
  11. Plans, goals & advice

By the end of this level you can

  • Describe my job, studies and daily duties, and ask others about theirs
  • Manage a phone call or text exchange – greet, ask who is calling, leave a message
  • Book travel, ask about times and fares, and follow simple directions
  • Shop, ask prices, and make a polite complaint or return
  • Explain a health problem to a doctor and understand basic 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 Sesotho B1 lessons.

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The complete Sesotho pack ($99) includes all six Sesotho study guides (A1 to C2) plus the interactive online lessons for every level.

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