A book for beginner’s course in Zulu
Sanibona II is the second part in a two part beginner’s classroom course books in Zulu as a second language. The course has a communicative approach.
Overview
Sanibona II consolidates and revises the basic structures, vocabulary and language functions introduced in Sanibona I. The focus of teaching in Sanibona II is the communicative tasks which involve group and pair work, role playing and game-like activities. The Sanibona II Audio includes a number of lively traditional Zulu songs which students should enjoy tremendously. The songs were sung by members of the Esikawini College of Education Choir led by Langalakhe Nkosi
The full course consists of: A Pupil’s Book, a Teacher’s guide, 60 minute audio CD of dialogues, songs, rhythms and chants and Felt board pictures
The aim is to develop fluency and to maintain interest in Zulu and to give students practice in useful functions, situations and vocabulary. The humour inherent in many of the conversations of Sanibona II is designed to appeal to learners and capture their interest. The Material is carefully graded.
The Authors
Beverley Muller is a graduate of the University of KwaZulu Natal (BA. Hon, M.A, B. Soc Science, U.E.D) and the University of Paul Valery in Montpellier, France (Diploma in the teaching of French as a foreign language). She has taught languages in KwaZulu Natal schools and lectured in Zulu full time at the University of KwaZulu Natal (Durban). She is the co-author of the Sanibona, Khuluma and Ninjani Zulu courses.
Bongani Mthethwa was a graduate of the University of Natal (B. Mus) and has lectured in music at the University of Zululand and Transkei University and was a specialist in Zulu music.
Illustrator
Muziwokuthula Zondi studied at the Teacher’s Training College, Eshowe.
A clear and easy to use introduction to Zulu, allowing the learner to get used to the feel and sound of the language before moving on to tackle its more difficult aspects. Strongly recommended.
- Scott Lupasko (Author, York, England)
