Mastering Sesotho - Beyond The Greeting

Unlock Grammar, Pronunciation, and Culture

What you'll learn

You will learn the basic structure of a Sesotho sentence/polelo

You will learn how a noun/ lereho, a concord/tumela and an adjective/sehlakisi relate

You will learn how a noun/lereho relates to a concord/tumela

You will learn how to make a sentence/polelo using a noun/lereho, a concord/tumela and an adjective

You will learn some fun facts about the Basotho culture

You will learn about Lesotho, a small country within the borders of South Africa

Requirements

Interest in language learning

Motivation to learn about other world cultures

Description

Lumela! And Welcome to my Udemy studio!Sesotho is one of the Bantu languages spoken in southern Africa, especially in Lesotho.Based on the topics covered in my videos, I would say that my Sesotho Udemy course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Sesotho grammar, including the present and past tenses, subject pronouns, the concord, and the cultural context behind the language. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding the language within its cultural setting and the dynamic nature of communication in the Basotho community.What I think you'll appreciate about the course is that it not only covers the technical aspects of Sesotho grammar but also offers valuable insights into the culture, making the learning process more engaging and less stressful. The inclusion of real-life examples and the encouragement to connect with the language on a personal level (such as exploring greetings or understanding pronunciation nuances) adds significant value. The course's focus on both language structure and culture creates a well-rounded learning experience.Whether you're learning casually, as part of a college course, or traveling to Lesotho, you'll find something to enjoy in this course. It offers practical insights, cultural context, and an interactive approach that caters to all types of learners.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction - Boitsebiso

Lecture 1 How Long is a Basotho Greeting?

Section 2: A Sesotho Sentence - Polelo

Lecture 2 A Sesotho Sentence With a Concord

Lecture 3 The Culture and the Concord - A Baby is Born

Lecture 4 Sesotho Liquid Sound /l/ in Le- Words

Section 3: Sesotho Words with the Liquid /l/ Sound

Lecture 5 Can You Add the Concord to These "Le" Words

Lecture 6 Tense and Concords in Positive and Negative Statements.

Section 4: Changing the Subject - Let's Talk about Gratitude, Etc

Lecture 7 Saying "thank you" in Sesotho

Section 5: Status Words

Lecture 8 Sesotho Tense

Section 6: Lipotso (Questions)?

Lecture 9 Having Doubts About Whether You Can Learn a Language or Specific Topic

The course is for anyone interested to learn about Lesotho,The course is for students of Bantu languages who are interested in a non-formal instruction about a language