Description
This is the full written study guide for Shona CEFR B2 (Confident Speaker): 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: 146 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
- Opinions, agreeing & disagreeing
- News & current affairs
- The workplace & meetings
- Money & finance
- Technology & the internet
- Environment & community
- Culture, customs & ceremonies
- Telling a story & solving problems
- Family life & relationships
- Telling a family story
- Advice & problem-solving at home
By the end of this level you can
- Give and justify your opinion, then agree or disagree politely and with nuance.
- Follow and discuss news and current affairs, summarising the main points in your own words.
- Take part in a workplace meeting – make proposals, ask for clarification and reach agreement.
- Talk about money, prices, saving, debt and doing business with some precision.
- Describe technology and the internet, and troubleshoot simple problems out loud.
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 B2 lessons.
Get every level for less
The complete Shona pack ($99) includes all six Shona study guides (A1 to C2) plus the interactive online lessons for every level.
Practise speaking
When you are ready to use it in conversation, find a tutor for 1-on-1 lessons.