|
|
Learn Shona online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language.
Write or speak Shona online to improve grammar or conversation.
A language exchange complements other forms of learning such as classroom,
cultural immersion and multimedia, because you get to practice
all that you have learned
with native speakers in a safe and supportive environment.
Advantages of language exchange learning include:
- Learning the real Shona language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
- Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Shona conversation
- Making a friend in the Shona-speaking culture.
Language exchange learning is also inexpensive because we provide free tips and conversation lesson plans
that allow you to do a language exchange on your own.
For more advantages, please see why do a language exchange.
What You Can Do Here
Here at MyLanguageExchange.com, you can
- Find Shona-speaking language exchange partners.
- Practice your Shona by writing emails (pen pals).
- Practice written conversation using text chat.
- Practice speaking using voice chat.
We provide free, helpful guidelines and tips on how to do a language exchange,
as well as free
lesson plans designed by an expert in
language exchange learning. The activities are fun so you can easily "break the ice" with your
new learning partner and get effective practice.
In short, you have everything you need to practice and learn Shona via a language exchange.
Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?
The type of exchange that is right for you depends on your proficiency level in Shona
and your learning goals. Find out which
type of language exchange is right for you.
Before Practicing
Before you begin practicing, please read the free guideline, How To Do A Language Exchange
for hints on doing an effective language exchange.
Find a Partner Now
Find a Shona language exchange partner
now, and have fun!
| Find a Shona-speaking Partner |
Click here for advanced search.
MyLanguageExchange.com is doing "extraordinary things online."
- January 2001
|
|
|
|
|
|
"Our level of knowledge has increased a lot. You made my dream come true."
- Juan José Guerrero, Seville (Spain)
February 25, 2002
Read entire testimonial
|
|
Our Newest Shona-speaking Members
Here are 20 of our most recent Shona-speaking members that could become your partner.
To view all registered Shona native speakers, please click here.
Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
| Name | Country
(City) | Description |
|
|
|
South Africa
|
|
(Johannesburg)
|
|
|
I am shona speaking. I belong a women's group and most of them speak SeTswana and Sesotho. I would like to be able to speak and pray in Setswana and Sesotho
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am a new resident of Brazil in Sao PAULO and am really interested in learning Portugeese. I am very fluent in English. Actually I have a University degree in English and Communication (Honours) and can teach English for both social, business and ac.....
|
|
|
|
|
|
hie
My name Is Munya and i would love to speak Afrikaans since i am now based in Cape Town SA.i am 28yrs old and still single and searching.
|
|
|
|
|
|
i am currently staying and working in botswana, i need to learn tswana in order to improve my business and social status.
|
|
|
|
|
|
black in complexion 1.6 metres tall. 25 years of age definitely good looking
|
|
|
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
|
(Gaborone,Botswana)
|
|
|
i am a Zimbabwean staying in Botswana,i am actually leraning Setswana in Botswana. I want to learn Chinese and Japanese languages because i am a businessman and Cihina and Japan are emerging as Africa's biggest trading partners.
|
|
|
|
|
|
wel im interested in affrikans,swahili and zului need help
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hi its me ilyas, and i want to learn english
|
|
|
|
|
|
Helo!! i am a office lady in Taiwan. My mother language is Mandarin. i am really interested in learning english, and share different culture. it's nice to get friends from here.
see you!
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am planing to visit Botswana and SA
|
|
|
|
|
|
I have been in the USA for 8 years and left Zim wen i was 8 yrs, so i only have a 2nd grade vocabulary, and i can understand shona spoken at home, and can speak broken shona lol., i realized my heritage is very important so i want to learn... i AM In.....
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am teacher from Zimbabwe. I am interested in environmental education. I would like to learn Portuguese because I would like to visit Mozambique one day.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hie i want to learn greek because i might be moving to greece if things go well for me and it would really help me to prepare for my move there. i love sport, shopping, reading books and jus hanging out with friends
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hey i'm Shingai i'm from Zimbabwe a shona speaker, I want to learn danish because 1 of my close friends is Danish and I want to learn his language
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am travelling to Gauteng soon so i need to learn a lot of tswana language
|
|
|
|
|
|
i want to learn new languages
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am Zimbabwean, studying in south africa and i have a lot of friends who speak Afrikaans. I would really love to communicate with them i their language. I also volunteer at a children's home were most of the children speak Afrikaans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
I am an electrical engineer living in central Pretoria and
have a strong desire to learn SeTswana ,Zulu and
Xhosa.Can highly conversant in Shona , Ndebele and English.
|
|
|
|
|
|
My name is Tafadwza Chakanyuka. I am a fourteen year old boy living in Harare, Zimbabwe. I am looking for a French penpal with which I can practice my French. My hobbies are reading, tennis and watching TV.
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm a native shona and english speaker. I speak a mix of manyika and zezuru shona however on account of being a chemistry and spanish teacher I think its only fitting i learn my native language a little better. My family all speaks shona. its nice.....
|
|
Click here to view all Shona-speaking members.
Click here for advanced search.
|
|
The Basics
|
What is a language exchange?
|
Why do a language exchange?
|
How to do a language exchange?
|
Sign up now - add your free profile!
|
|
Member Testimonials
|
"My language exchange is working wonderfully."
..."We couldn't be happier with the exchange. Thank you for setting it all up.
Thank you for everything."
- John C., New York, United States, March 29, 2001
"It has been a great experience for me so far."
..."this is my #1 favorite online site. Thanks."
- United States, March 29, 2001
..."I'll be using your site to practice my French, and I'll
recommend it to everyone I know.
- Katerina Vallianatos, ESL Teacher, U.S.A., January 1, 2001
..."Cela fait environ un mois que je cherche des sites
de ce genre sans en rencontrer un à mon goût. Je vous félicite vraiment et vous remercie beaucoup.
Continuer votre beau travail."
- Paskoila, St-jean (québec) Canada, November 3, 2001
"I recommended your site to my Spanish professors and other
students. I think it's a great idea!" ..."I will use it more in the
future as a teacher. Thanks."
- United States, March 29, 2001
..."finally something useful on the Internet."
- Niel Smith, Silicon Valley, California, U.S.A., February 9, 2001
Read the full testimonials
|
|
English