Shona language resources – Language Links Database
Shona /ˈʃoʊnə/ (chiShona) is a Bantu language of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages.
More information : Wikipedia
Native to: Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Native speakers: 8.3 million, Shona proper (2000 to 2007)8.80 million Zezuru, Karanga, Korekore (2000)15 million incl. Manyika, Ndau (2000–2006)
Shona Grammar and Pronunciation
- learn101.org - “All the lessons contain audio and are all offered for free. We will learn the alphabet together. We will also review some simple grammar rules, practice common phrases, and we will have fun memorizing many important vocabulary lists, and everything else that you see below.”
- ilanguages.org - this site is designed to teach you and help you learn Shona for free through vocabulary, phrases, grammar and flashcards (vocabulary trainer).
- mustgo.com - Shona Structure, Grammar & Vocabulary
- Some Aspects of Shona Structure - PDF
Shona Reading Materials
- kwayedza.co.zw - Weekly Shona Newspaper Online
- pknewspapers.com - Shona Newspaper online
- Beginners Shon - PDF
Shona Dictionaries
- glosbe.com
- talkingdictionary.swarthmore.edu
- translate.com/shona-english
- imtranslator.net/translation/shona/to-english/translation
Shona Listening and Video Resources
- fsi-languages.yojik.eu/languages/oldfsi/languages/shona.html - Shona Basic Audio Course
- raddio.net/language/shona - Shona Radio Stations Online
- YouTube Channel Shonaland - “Shonaland is a channel dedicated to teaching shona to all the people who wish to learn shona.”
- YouTube Channel Ndawana and Friends - “Learn Shona and Ndebele with Ndawana and Friends”
- YouTube Channel Learning Shona with Tulan
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