The Harare School of Shona –online
We teach Shona online (24H/7) to foreigners and the Zimbabwean Diaspora. Enroll today!
Why Choose the Harare School of Shona ?
We teach and explain Shona in your own language
You speak English ? Lessons are in English !
You speak French ? Lessons are in French!
We adapt to your schedule
Our teachers are available 365 days per year, from 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM servicing students around the globe.
We make it easier for you to book and attend your Shona class wherever you are.
We create a safe learning environment for you to strive
Our teachers strive to create a conductive environment to learning adapted to your level.
Practice is encouraged and with it, errors because they are a necessary step towards success.
We use a consistent learning structure
The Shona language is so different from Western languages that it is necessary to have specific courses to understand how it works.
Who enrolls for the Shona Proficiency programs ?
Children (6-18 years)
We teach the children of Zimbabweans living in the diaspora using a curriculum adapted to their age.
The curriculum includes : reading, listening, speaking and writing lessons. In addition, children are encouraged to speak Shona at home with their parents or in class with other children.
Zimbabwean diaspora
2nd and 3rd generation immigrants born in the Zimbabwean diaspora suffers from not being able to communicate in the language of their parents. Often when they want to learn Shona, they sometimes face mockery and other form of emotional abuse that lead to discouragement and abandonment. We understand their needs and we are equipped to satisfy them based on our successful experience.
Foreigners
Whether you want to learn Shona to communicate with your spouse or in-laws; or you are doing business in Zimbabwe and work with Zimbabweans; or simply out of a spirit of discovery and curiosity, we can help you !
We have a long experience teaching foreigners online.
How the online school works ?
Experienced teachers
All our teachers are trilingual in Shona, French and English. They teach Shona in the language you are he most comfortable with.
They are specifically trained to make Shona easier to understand for foreigners and Zimbabwean diaspora. 90% of our teachers are published authors.
Online Learning platform
Our learning platform Amasomo gives you access to more than 200 hours of pre-recorded lessons in video, audio and digital book formats. When you join the program you have access to the platform 24/7.
Structured curriculum
We created a special curriculum with specific lessons for teaching foreigners, Zimbabwean diaspora and children with a focus on grammar, spelling, syntax of the Shona language online.
Having a clear curriculum make it easier for our students to achieve their goals in Shona.
Books & Learning materials
We publish Shona learning material and books distributed globally. Our books are the basis of our programs and cover a wide range of topics.
- Shona for foreigners
- Verbs in Shona
- Learn Shona with images
Engaging Lessons
Our lessons are designed to last between 40-60 minutes and can be booked from Monday to Sunday from 7.00 AM – 10/11.00 PM.
- Type A are mostly grammar, conjugation and theoritical lessons needed to understand every aspect of Shona
- Type B are Practical lessons designed to revise by doing online exercises
- Type C are Communication/Conversation sessions in which the student practice Shona in various real life situations.
Practical exercises
We use an online quiz and examination system to assess your progress and ensure that you stay on track. The quiz and exercise’s platform allows you to self-yourself.
You can practice your Shona both in-class and outside, with the teacher or alone, with your friends or family from anywhere and at any time.
Choose your learning plan
Children (6-18)
As many lessons as you want per month
55$
7 hours lessons
per month with an experienced teacher
69$
equivalent to 9.85$ per hour
unlimited lessons
Everything unlimited : lessons, learning material & support
129$
equivalent to 5.38$ per hour
Start your learning journey today!
Complete the enrolment form below and receive 5 free days to discover the program of your choice