$39
Risk-Free Program
Timeframe: 12 months
Goal: Confidence & basic conversations (~300–400 words)
Lessons: 1 per week
Practice: Light daily (15–30 min)
Harare School of Shona
Where you become fluent in Shona
Structured curriculum, teacher-guided practice, and confidence building. Start this week. Plans from $39/month.
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"We help you with the right teachers and materials to achieve fluency! You will find the support you need at our school." A. N. Mhunga IV
At our school, everything we do is for you. +300 students have trusted us for learning our beautiful language successfully.
Lessons are one-to-one with native teachers in Harare, giving you personal attention and faster progress while our Global Student team based in South Africa provides 24/7 support.
You choose how to learn—online for convenience or face-to-face for direct contact. Our teachers come to you for in-person lessons saving time and letting you learn where you feel most comfortable.
Our hybrid model solves real challenges like busy schedules and time zones, so lessons adapt to your life. This flexibility means you never have to pause your learning because of work, studies, or family commitments.
Wherever you’re starting, our system adapts to your pace and goals.
Our teachers are highly qualified professionals with years of experience teaching African languages. Many of them are also published authors of grammar guides, conversation books, and bilingual resources used worldwide.
They understand the challenges of learning as a foreigner or member of the diaspora. Lessons are taught in clear, fluent English, adapted to your pace and your goals — whether you’re starting from zero or advancing toward fluency.
With a balance of patience, structure, and cultural knowledge, our teachers help you not only speak the language but also live it.
Dedicated teachers guiding learners worldwide.
The is a recognized certificate of proficiency created in partnership with our school and Gusoma Publishing, the largest publisher of learning materials for our language. The is managed exclusively by our school but operates separately from the learning program.
The fee for the test is not included in the program cost, and students interested in taking it should contact the school directly for requirements.
The Proficiency Test certifies your language ability in effectively at different levels. It is designed for locals, diaspora, and foreigners, ensuring recognition equal to IELTS, TOEFL, or DELF.
✔️ Ensure that your time, energy and efforts are rewarded
✔️ Get a confidence boost with a certificate covering reading, writing, speaking and listening
✔️ Gain an official certificate recognized worldwide
✔️ Easily prove your level for schools, NGOs, and employers
Timeframe: 12 months
Goal: Confidence & basic conversations (~300–400 words)
Lessons: 1 per week
Practice: Light daily (15–30 min)
Timeframe: 12 months
Goal: Short conversations & 600–700 words
Lessons: 2 per week
Practice: 30 min daily + reflection
Timeframe: 12 months
Goal: Real fluency & 1000+ words
Lessons: 3 per week
Practice: 1 hour daily + projects
Timeframe: 6–12 months
Goal: Advanced fluency & 1500+ words
Lessons: 6 per week
Practice: 60–90 min daily + circles
Practice without shame. Make mistakes and learn fast with supportive feedback.
Apply new elements in realistic tasks until speaking feels natural and spontaneous.
Grow from close contacts to public interactions with weekly milestones.
Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation with clear explanations.
Work, family, shopping, travel, directions, calls and messages.
Books, slides, and practice sheets so you always know what’s next.
Short speaking/listening tasks to lock in memory.
Target weak spots with tailored exercises and correction.
Market conversations, workplace chats, phone calls and navigation.
Estimates speed up by ~25% for 12h/8h/4h if personal study is ticked. Immersion (24h) stays the same.
The number of private lessons you take directly impacts your progress. More frequent lessons provide greater exposure, structured guidance, and consistent momentum, helping you learn more effectively and efficiently.
Your level of engagement during lessons is key to deeper understanding. Active participation enables your teacher to adapt the lesson to your needs, reinforces retention, and builds confidence in real-time communication.
Your personal study outside of lessons reinforces what you've learned and encourages independent application. Consistent revision, practice, and use of the language outside class can reduce your overall learning time by up to 30%.
Your interaction with others in Shona plays a major role in accelerating fluency. Speaking, listening, and engaging with supportive people in real contexts strengthens your ability to communicate naturally and confidently.
You complete the payment securely and receive an immediate confirmation by email
All our plans are monthly subscription. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice cancellation.
All plans can be combined with add-ons including printed books, face-to-face lessons and more to enhance your learning
You receive your credentials by email to login into your student-portal
The Global Student Office ensures that you are onboarded by communicating with you by email and whatsapp.You book your lessons directly on the student portal - any day of the week. You can book lessons up to 30 days in advance per calendar month.
Once you have booked your lessons, you just join the Google Meet at the booked time
Your teacher will be present and ready so you can begin learning.
Booking, cancelling or rescheduling is done on the platform and is very straightforward
Privacy: Teacher names and contact details are not shared before enrollment.
“Friendly, competent teachers; flexible lessons; best place to learn Shona.”
“Organized, structural learning tailored to your field.”
“Program is well structured and teachers are very helpful.”
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The most complete, affordable and effective books to master Shona. Sold worldwide — over 10,000 copies used by students, universities, and schools.
✓ The best way to start • 2,200+ real-life sentences
Add to your plan – from $9 • Preview & Buy on Amazon $13
✓ Structured phrasebook for daily life • Trusted by diplomats and expats
Add to your plan – from $9 • Preview & Buy on Amazon $29
✓ Visual memory support • Ideal for families and kids
Add to your plan – from $9 • Preview & Buy on Amazon $13
✓ Real-world texts for beginners • Structured grammar practice
Add to your plan – from $9 • Preview & Buy on Amazon $40
Check the section choose your plan, and complete the secure payment process. You will receive your confirmation of enrollment to start booking your lessons.
You’ll get a confirmation email, credentials to access Amasomo (within 24h), and a program summary.
Yes! Use promo code STUDENT10 at checkout for $10 off your first month.
Yes. Complete the contact form and a team member will contact you back.
Yes. You can receive personalized guidance in choosing your plan or confirming payment.
Yes. Your subscription renews automatically every 30 days from your enrollment date.
Yes. All payments are processed via Stripe and managed by Gusoma Publishing Company Limited (UK).
Yes. Send an email at least 30 days before your next renewal to cancel without penalties.
Yes. Simply email us at least 30 days before your next renewal, and the change will be applied.
One-month pauses are allowed with at least 30 days before your next renewal.
Your subscription continues until you formally cancel via email.
We’ll help you choose based on your goals and schedule. Contact us for advice.
4h/month ($39), 8h/month ($79), 12h/month ($100), and 24h/month ($149).
Yes. All students receive digital receipts after payment, and invoices upon request.
Book and attend your lessons regularly. Notify us of changes or issues. Manage your subscription by email.
Beginner: greetings, basic structure, pronunciation. Intermediate: full sentences, past/future, questions. Advanced: fluency, idioms, audio/video practice.
PDF books, grammar guides, slides, vocab lists, exercises, audio & video practice tools are available depending on our plan. Check the add-ons to choose the materials that suit you best.
Yes, just add the book add-ons to your subscription. You will get 1 book per month in pdf or printed format.
Yes. Our books are available globally on Amazon or directly from us.
Shona for Foreigners, Learn Shona with Images, 75 Bilingual Conversations in Shona.
Yes. Your teacher corrects written and oral exercises, and provides suggestions.
Absolutely. All resources are designed for non-native speakers with zero prior knowledge.
Yes. Our program follows A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 benchmarks.
Yes. You’ll access everything online 24/7 via the Amasomo platform.
Yes. Videos explain grammar and pronunciation; audio files improve listening.
We have several teachers who are all qualified. Most students are taught by our headteacher — calm, experienced, and focused on clarity and progress.
Yes. You will work consistently with the same teacher.
Each 1-hour lesson includes review, visual grammar instruction, guided practice, speaking, and Q&A.
Live on Google Meet. Recordings are available by request with the add-ons.
All lessons are private, one-on-one. No group sessions unless requested.
Yes. You’re encouraged to ask freely — our goal is to ensure you understand and speak.
Yes. Lessons include conversation, grammar drills, reading, writing, and listening activities.
Yes. You can message your teacher directly for help or updates.
Yes. All our instructors are fluent in English and experienced in teaching foreign learners.
We adapt to your speed. You’ll be challenged without being overwhelmed.
Log into Amasomo, choose your dates and times, and receive confirmation by email and Google Calendar.
Yes. You can view availability for the entire month in advance.
Yes — even the same day, as long as your teacher is available.
Between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM (Harare time), Monday through Sunday.
Yes. Amasomo adjusts automatically to your local time.
No. The system is self-managed — you’re always in control.
Yes. You’ll receive email reminders and calendar invites for each lesson.
Yes, but this must be arranged directly with your teacher.
Book at least 12 hours before your desired time to ensure availability.
Google Meet. No download required.
We’re based in Harare, Zimbabwe, and operate globally through online lessons.
Yes, in-person lessons are available in Harare for 30h/month students or on special request.
Yes. The combined option is perfect if you’re based in Harare.
Yes. Admin and material development are handled locally. Teaching is remote.
Yes. We currently teach students from over 26 nationalities.
Amasomo works well on phones, tablets, and computers via browser. No separate app is required.
At the moment, we focus on adults and teenagers aged 10+.
Yes. We’re rated 4.6/5 on TrustPilot. Read full testimonials on our website.
Yes. Some students are open to being contacted. Let us know.
Students have given speeches, reconnected with family, and relocated to Zimbabwe using their Shona skills.
Yes. You’ll receive a certificate for each completed level.
Yes. Our books are used in academic institutions and expat programs.
With 8–12h/month, most students reach conversational fluency in 6–12 months.
Via the contact form. Most responses are within 1–24 hours.
Yes. Email us in advance to pause up to one month.
30 days’ notice via email. We'll confirm in writing.
No. All payments go through Gusoma Publishing, the parent company.
Yes. We send monthly updates, progress tools, and new learning tips.
You can switch to phone-based learning or arrange an in-person lesson in Harare if needed.
Just email or message us. We’ll reactivate your account and help you catch up.