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Language learning begins with the learning of individual words which you learn to associate with others, and slowly begin to generate sentences of ever-increasing length. <br /><br /> Divided into twenty five categories, this course is for the old and young, and provides you with the most important vocabulary used in everyday scenarios. You will learn your first 500 isiXhosa words by viewing pictures, reading PDF's, watching videos and listening to audio clips. <br /><br /> The emphasis is on making your learning experience enjoyable. Therefore the quizzes are easy and there are games aplenty. Have fun as you take this first step towards fluency!

<p>This is for you, the visitor to the Eastern Cape - all the phrases you will need to communicate</p>

<p><b>The nuts and bolts of isiXhosa explained to you in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. <br />This course is presented in the form of:</b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li><span>6 language-related topics.</span></li> <li><span>51 videos representing more than 5 hours of viewing.</span></li> <li><span>36 quizzes set to a required pass mark of 80%</span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b><i>A Certificate of Completion is awarded if the above prerequisite is met.</i></b></p>

<p><b>This course is presented in the form of:</b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>17 school-related topics.</li> <li>38 short videos representing more than 3 hours of viewing.</li> <li>936 audio phrase cards providing 80 minutes of playing time</li> <li>18 quizzes set to a required pass mark of 80%, each requiring approximately 30 minutes to complete</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b><i>You will receive a Certificate of Completion if you meet the quiz prerequisite mark. THIS PROGRAMME SHOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS TO COMPLETE.</i></b></p> <p><i><b>There are also 110 report card comments in isiXhosa.</b></i></p> <p><br /></p>

<p></p> <p><b>This course is presented in the form of:</b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>9 physiotherapy-related topics.</li> <li>15 short explanatory videos representing about 70 minutes of viewing.</li> <li>555 audio phrase cards.</li> <li> 12 quizzes set to a required pass mark of 80%.</li> </ul> <p></p><p><b><i>A Certificate of Completion is awarded if the prerequisite pass mark is attained.</i></b></p><br /> <p></p>

<p><b>This course is presented in the form of:</b></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>13 pharmacy-related topics.</li> <li>25 short videos representing 90 minutes of viewing.</li> <li>17 quizzes set to a required pass mark of 80%, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete.</li> <li>650 audio phrase cards, providing more than 50 minutes of playing time</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b><i>A Certificate of Completion is awarded if pass mark prerequisite is met. THIS COURSE SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 80 HOURS TO COMPLETE.</i></b></p> <p><br /></p>

In creating this online course, I have collaborated with my friend and colleague Toni Kleb, who provided the content. Toni was a lecturer at the former Port Elizabeth Teachers' Training College and has for many years taught isiXhosa at various primary schools in Port Elizabeth. She has also authored numerous books. <br /><br /> For my part, I grew up on a farm in the Eastern Cape, and have enjoyed the life-long privilege of being able to speak isiXhosa. I spent my working career as high school teacher and lecturer of isiXhosa at the former UPE, now NMU. Toni and I collectively bring more than 80 years of teaching experience to this program, which we hope you will find beneficial. Ron Endley.

<p><span style="font-size:.9375rem">Ideally a learner embarking on this course should at least have completed the beginners <a href="/course/view.php?id=5">Everyday Conversation</a> course.</span><br /></p> <p><span style="font-size:.9375rem"><b>This programme for those in the health-care professions, is presented in the form of:</b></span><br /></p> <p></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:.9375rem">10 health-care related topics.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:.9375rem">19 short videos totaling approximately 90 minutes of viewing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:.9375rem">15 quizzes set to a prerequisite pass mark of 80%.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:.9375rem">720 audio phrase cards.</span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:.9375rem"><b><i>A Certificate of Completion is awarded if the prerequisite pass mark is attained in the course total.</i></b></span><br /></p>

This is new! By following this audio course, you can now learn isiXhosa whilst driving, relaxing in your lounge or lying in bed. Switch off your computer and just use your phone. Students who follow audio courses seem to find it easier to spend more time listening to audio than watching instructional videos. Consequently, audio courses have an estimated 83% completion rate, which is far higher than video-based courses. There is 15 hours of content to listen to – therefore no set time limit for the completion of the course – sit back, relax, listen and learn!

<b>This Intermediate Level section consists of:</b> <br /><br /> * 12 everyday topics. <br /><br /> * 33 videos totaling nearly two hours of viewing. <br /><br /> * 250 phrase cards providing more than 30 minutes of playing time. <br /><br /> * 18 quizzes set to a required 80% pass mark, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. <br /><br /> A Certificate of Completion is awarded if the pass mark prerequisite is met. <br /><br /> IT SHOULD TAKE APPROXIMATELY 72 HOURS OR 12 WEEKS TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION.