Xhosa is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa, spoken by about 8 million people. Famous for its unique click consonants, it is the mother tongue of Nelson Mandela and Miriam Makeba, carrying a rich oral and musical tradition.
The best channels to learn Xhosa for free.
Xhosa lessons with clicks, pronunciation, basic vocabulary and South African expressions.
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View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Xhosa immersion.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela biopic with Xhosa scenes. Intimate portrait of the South African hero in his mother tongue.
Biographical dramaThe Wound
South African film in Xhosa about the initiation ritual. Powerful drama about traditions and identity.
DramaSouth African film with Xhosa about forced marriages and traditions. Engaged cinema on women's rights.
DramaEssential artists to discover music in Xhosa.
Mama Africa. Xhosa with clicks in iconic songs like "Pata Pata", voice of the anti-apartheid struggle.
Queen of South African kwaito. Xhosa and English in danceable hits, South African pop icon.
Engaged Xhosa artist. Fusion of rock, soul and traditional Xhosa music with deep lyrics.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
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Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
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Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
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