Xhosa (Teach Yourself Languages) - Tapa blanda

This title is intended for all those who want to learn one of the most widely spoken languages in South Africa. Emphasising the communicative aspect of the language, the course is divided into 16 units ranging from basic functions and language usage to a more varied and complex usage in later units. Material is included from Xhosa literature and magazines to broaden the range of your language and cultural notes are intended to enlighten those visiting Africa. Tips on pronunciation feature to master the "clicks" associated with speaking the language.

Beverley Kirsch has taught Xhosa at the medical schools of the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch as well as at various multinational companies and various other institutions.Silvia Skorge, linguist, was Associate Professor in the Department of German at the University of the Western Cape and has been involved in producing textbooks in several other languages.Sindiwe Magona, one of South Africa's well-known contemporary authors, taught Xhosa at school and university level until she took up a position at the United Nations in New York in the 1980s. Their collaboration spans more than 25 years.