High School Xhosa
Problem: With Xhosa a notoriously difficult curriculum subject, so many young South Africans are not learning Xhosa at School - A vital skill for the confidence to connect with fellow South Africans, as we endevour to move towards a united, safe and prosperous nation!Solution: The dynamic, young teachers from UBuntu Bridge provide fun, practical weekly classes in Conversational Xhosa, backed up by excellent multi-platform learning tools, such as audio mp3s and culture videos for iPods and other mobile devices.
Learners will learn:
- respectful Xhosa and street lingo
- cultural insights, empathy and understanding
Our Goals:
- To accommodate all scholars
- To compliment curriculum Xhosa learning
- To keep it fun and relevant
- To inspire confident conversational Xhosa.
- To make a difference!
What scholars will get
- Confident Xhosa speaking skills, without compromising their exam results or limiting their subject choice.
- Charismatic, young facilitators who will keep class relaxed and fun and help them to connect with the youth culture. It WON’T feel like school!
- Greater understanding of the culture.
- Opportunities to connect with people through our regular facilitated activities.
- Motivation, encouragement, and changing attitudes.
- Reduce fear and anxiety of 'the other'.
- Simplicity, fun and confidence building are the key to our materials.
- Xhosa Phrases, audio mp3s, videos for their cellphones and laptops.
Pay Structures
Prob around R50 a lesson, payed by the term (R400 for about 8 lessons). Course materials extra.Bookings and Demos
Invite us NOW to give the kids at your school an exciting introduction to culture and language. We come and do a demo for free, the kids take home a pamphlet and if they wish to learn Xhosa with us, they sign up for a weekly class during extra curriculum periods, pre-arranged with the school.
Email: info@learnxhosa.co.za
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2011.08.30
Job Offerings at UBuntu Bridge - Intern/Admin/facilitator positions available - for descriptions click here:
2011.06.30
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UB has a new shop and office in Cavendish Close, Claremont. Officially opening in Jan 2011, it will be a central platform from where to manifest our missions.
"I got a good understanding of some important constructions, and the emphasis on giving teaching mainly conversational tools was very good -- it equips you to go out and learn for yourself by speaking the language, which is what its all about anyway."
Rosie Blake and Patrick Madden