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chiShona 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
(Basa nemabasa)
Basawork / jobBAH-sah
NdinoshandaI workndee-noh-SHAHN-dah
Unoshanda kupi?Where do you work?oo-noh-SHAHN-dah KOO-pee
Mushandiworker / employeemoo-SHAHN-dee
Mukuru webasaboss / managermoo-KOO-roo weh-BAH-sah
Naming a job
Many chiShona occupation words take the prefix mu- for a person: mudzidzisi (teacher), murimi (farmer), mushandi (worker). To give your own job, say Ndiri followed by the word, as in Ndiri mudzidzisi (I am a teacher). The plural prefix is va-: vadzidzisi (teachers).
That is one module. 10 more follow in this guide, with 16 interactive exercises.
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Description

This is the full written study guide for Shona CEFR B1 (Building Fluency): about 3,500 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: 139 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 & health
  7. Feelings, opinions & relationships
  8. Plans, goals & advice
  9. Family & relationships
  10. Community & neighbours
  11. Plans together & advice

By the end of this level you can

  • Talk about your job, workplace and daily duties, and ask others about theirs.
  • Describe your studies and learning, and explain what you are trying to improve.
  • Handle a phone call or text exchange – greet, ask to speak to someone, and leave a message.
  • Make travel arrangements: ask about times, fares and routes, and book a ticket.
  • Shop, compare prices, bargain politely and make a complaint or return an item.

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 Shona B1 lessons.

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