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.

What are our students are saying ?

Testimonial : Learning Kinyarwanda with Gusoma in Canada : Iliza KARANGWA

Iliza, Canada

Testimonial : Learning Kinyarwanda in Belgium

Johan, Belgium

Testimonial : Learning Kinyarwanda in Canada

Igor, Canada

Testimonial : Learning Kinyarwanda in Spain

Aristote, Spain

Choose your learning plan

Children (6-18)

As many lessons as you want per month

55$

  • Monthly subscription
  • Up to 24 hours of Shona live lessons with a teacher
  • Small learning group or 1-to-1 session
  • FREE access to the learning platform Amasomo
  • FREE learning material in multi-formats
  • Cancel anytime (30 days notice)

7 hours lessons

per month with an experienced teacher

69$

equivalent to 9.85$ per hour

  • Monthly subscription
  • 7 hours Shona live lessons with a teacher
  • Small learning group or 1-to-1 session
  • FREE access to the learning platform Amasomo
  • FREE learning material in multi-formats
  • FREE self-learning plan to practice at your own speed
  • Cancel anytime (30 days notice)

unlimited lessons

Everything unlimited : lessons, learning material & support

129$

equivalent to 5.38$ per hour

  • Monthly subscription
  • Up to 24 hours Shona live lessons with an experienced teacher
  • Small learning group or 1-to-1 session
  • Unlimited access to the learning platform Amasomo
  • FREE learning material in multi-formats
  • FREE self-learning plan to practice at your own speed
  • Cancel anytime (30 days notice)
  • 5 hours per month administrative assistant support in English, French and Shona including translation, transcription, research and more.
  • 4 FREE bilingual Shona books delivered to your home address by Amazon
  • Shona for foreigners
  • Verbs in Shona
  • Learn Shona with images

Start your learning journey today!

Complete the enrolment form below and receive 5 free days to discover the program of your choice