Zamani Zulu - Learn IsiZulu

Nearby schools & colleges

Caversham Education Institute
Musgrave Road

Sanibona bafundi!

Here's a talk through of an isiZulu easy reader from Bookdash for you to learn with.

If you like me teaching style, and want some lessons, send me an email at [email protected]

And if you'd like some more in-depth learning material to check out in your own time, check out ouur Patreon Page at:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

Ngiyabonga,
Salani kahle!

22/03/2023

Sanibona bafundi!

Here's a movie talk on a fantastic series I was pointed to on Netflix. There is an extedned video on this clip on our Patreon page, with accompanying podcast, so check us out if you're interested at:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!

21/02/2023

Sanibona bafundi!

In this video I explain the confusing Noun Class system that isiZulu uses.

If you'd like an accompanying podcast for this video, and other more in-depth video lessons, please join our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

And for lessons or queries, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Ngiyabonga, salani kahle!

01/11/2022

Sanibona bafundi!

If you'd like a more in-depth lesson with accompanying podcast on this video, join our Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_l...

And for lessons or queries, please contact us at [email protected]

Ngiyabonga, salani kahle!

19/10/2022

Zamani Zulu - Learn IsiZulu updated their address.

19/10/2022

Zamani Zulu - Learn IsiZulu updated their information in their About section.

21/09/2022

Sanibona bafundi! Join me as I play through the new isiZulu course on Duolingo!

If you'd like to learn yourself, here's the link to get started:
https://www.duolingo.com/enroll/zu/en/Learn-Zulu

Also if you'd like a more in-depth lesson, join our In-Depth Videos tier on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

For lessons or queries, please contact us at [email protected]

26/07/2022

Excited for this bafundi!
I'm thinking of recording a play through when it comes out, how does that sound?

16/04/2022

Sanibona bafundi!

Join me on a gaming adventure while I speak in slow, comprehensible isiZulu!

I aim for this to be an easy way for you to be exposed to a lot of isiZulu, made comprehensible through the context of the game, as all we need to do to become fluent in a language is read or hear messages we understand.

If you would like to check out more study material, please check out my Patreon page!
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

Or email me for lesson queries: [email protected]

03/04/2022

Sanibona bafundi!
Come learn some isiZulu through games!

Here's a wordle for you to try out which is a word I use when saying there is no hope left for the worm...
https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=wmzvpodc&lang=any

Also, for extra learning material, please check out my Patreon page!
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

02/04/2022

Sanibona bafundi!
Here I talk about one of my favourite old shows in isiZulu so that you can understand what's being said, and learn some naturally spoken isiZulu.

There is a deeper dive, along with a podcast available on Patreon if you would like to accelerate your learning!
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

11/02/2022

Join me on a gaming adventure and pick up some isiZulu along the way!

03/02/2022

Sanibona bafundi!

Just found a site where one can make custom Wordle sets, so here's one you can try and guess in isiZulu!

*Clue: A person close to you…

https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=qaejlra&lang=any

01/02/2022

Learn isiZulu with Flight Simulator - Flight Training #2

28/01/2022

Pick up some isiZulu naturally while joining me on a gaming adventure!

Learn isiZulu through Games - Sea of thieves #6

09/12/2021

Sanibona bafundi!
Trying something new, teaching Zulu through games, pull in this afternoon if you can to learn some isiZulu!

https://youtu.be/ga14mUh2BAk

Learn isiZulu through Games - Sea of thieves #6 Pick up sone isiZulu naturally! With these streams, my aim is to provide you with lots of isiZulu listening and to keep it interesting and comprehensible thr...

Learn isiZulu through Games - Sea of thieves #1

27/11/2021

Sanibona bafundi!

Trying something new out: going to be streaming games and explaining them in isiZulu to provide everyone with some isiZulu listening.

We learn languages when we understand what we read or hear, no matter the subject matter, and so I'm trying out games as they are interesting and will hopefully keep everyone's attention!

Sobonana khona!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06aeFGnd9U

Learn isiZulu through Games - Sea of thieves #1 Learn some isiZulu just by watching and listening! Here I play my favourite game, I hope you enjoy it too! If you'd like extra learning material, check us ou...

17/11/2021

Sanibona bafundi!

Here I chat in isiZulu about Mark Rober's role in the movement. We learn languages when we understand what we hear or read, come learn some isiZulu with us by simply listening and picking it up!

Come learn through Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

16/08/2021

Sanibona bafundi!

Here's a super special story today by Simo Zulu, my friend from Durban.

Please enjoy watching and please like and share!

Ngiyabonga, salani kahle!

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

26/05/2021

Free beginner isiZulu Lesson tomorrow bafundi!
Pull in and learn some isiZulu!

*Message me for the Zoom link

15/05/2021

I can only speak isiZulu!

Extra Learning Material for Good News Guy | Zamani Zulu - Learn isiZulu on Patreon

13/05/2021

Sanibona bafundi!
Starting something new, extra video and podcast learning materials on Patreon for anyone who wants to learn in their own time, first ones are free! Check them out!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/good-things-guy-51216820?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

https://www.patreon.com/posts/extra-learning-51216430?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Extra Learning Material for Good News Guy | Zamani Zulu - Learn isiZulu on Patreon Official Post from Zamani Zulu - Learn isiZulu

Tribute to Isilo uZwelithini kaBhekuzulu

15/04/2021

Sanibona bafundi! Ninjani?
Here's a video, a tribute to the Zulu King in my own way, a video where I've translated parts of the book UZulu for you guys. Hope you find it interesting!
https://youtu.be/J1530soRu1M

Tribute to Isilo uZwelithini kaBhekuzulu My tribute to the past Zulu King.Text from: UZulu: The History and Heroism of the Zulu peopleTranslation: Bryan Stone and NI NtuliIf you have any questions, ...

03/04/2021

Livestream tonight moved to tomorrow bafundi! See you then, same time same place!
https://youtu.be/BHNvbVwSc7s

Talking about Traditional Zulu Dancing A chat with Nkosinathi, our editor about traditional Zulu dancingPowered by Restream https://restream.io/

Tea with Thembi - Episode 3 - Wedding Traditions

29/03/2021

Sanibona bafundi!
New Tea with Thembi out, loved recording these and hope you guys enjoy watching them!
https://youtu.be/s1BbSV_PYaQ

Tea with Thembi - Episode 3 - Wedding Traditions Sanibona bafundi! Here we continue with our very special video series in which I interviewed MaNdlovu, our helper in our flat in Durban. If you'd like lesson...

Zamani Zulu - Learn isiZulu is creating Easy isiZulu learning through podcasts and videos | Patreon

28/03/2021

Sanibona bafundi!
New learning material available, join us on Patreon to receive weekly learning material! First lesson is free! https://youtu.be/VJUVue0Fkkc

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zamani_zulu_learn_isizulu

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27/03/2021

Learn isiZulu Livestream - Interviews with Native Zulu Global Citizens

Sanibona bafundi!
Join us this week as we chat to Zulu speakers living abroad!

For lessons, contact us at [email protected]

IsiZulu grammar - When to use -zoba and -zobe?

26/03/2021

Sanibona bafundi!
New video out, with interviews of native speakers explaining an interesting point of isiZulu grammar! Please give it a watch and share with friends! https://youtu.be/VO4SYaK0xio

IsiZulu grammar - When to use -zoba and -zobe? Sanibona bafundi!For lessons please contact [email protected] consider supporting me on Patreon to help me make more videos like this! https://www.pa...

20/03/2021

Join us as we get to know our Editor, Nkosinathi and myself, Zamani a bit more!

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Our Story

Hi, my name’s Bryan Stone aka Zamani Zulu and I would love to share some of this wonderful world I’ve discovered by learning this fantastic language and about it’s culture.

I’ve created this page to share some of my every day life as a Zulu speaker, and to post learning materials designed for you to learn some Zulu. Learning Zulu will change your life forever and for the better. From smiles at Spar to finding out about deeper ways of relating to your fellow humans, you will be forever grateful.

My hope is that you might quickly realise that it’s not you who is “bad at languages” but what’s to blame are outdated, inefficient teaching techniques.

I started learning at University and quickly discovered a whole new way of being, no longer putting my head down and passing by the person on the street, all the while avoiding eye contact; but excited to meet them and share a happy, laughter filled, sometimes incredulous “What?! Where did you learn to speak Zulu like that?!” conversation.

I’ve been teaching isiZulu since 2011, after completing my BA in isiZulu. I learnt most of my Zulu through speaking to people on the street while studying (I was an exceptionally lazy student), security guards and anyone who would listen.

I’ve come across this storytelling way of learning and teaching languages. I’ve taught myself French, a little Thai and most of my Spanish and have developed my Zulu further, to a near Native level by using this storytelling technique on myself. And so I’ve taken what I’ve learnt while studying languages, and use that to try to get into my students’ heads and try to figure out which is the best way I can most effectively teach a construct, the easiest and most efficient way for them to acquire the language.

I also now do interpreting and translating for various companies, and I get a real kick out of people asking me when they see me for the first time, “Ah, so you’re that Zulu guy we were speaking to on the phone!”

So come on, jump on board and join me on this Zulu learning adventure!

Hamba kahle Mngani!

Videos (show all)

Sanibona bafundi! Here's a talk through of an isiZulu easy reader from Bookdash for you to learn with. If you like me te...

Sanibona bafundi!Here's a movie talk on a fantastic series I was pointed to on Netflix. There is an extedned video on th...

Sanibona bafundi! In this video I explain the confusing Noun Class system that isiZulu uses. If you'd like an accompanyi...

Sanibona bafundi! If you'd like a more in-depth lesson with accompanying podcast on this video, join our Patreon:https:/...

Learn isiZulu with Duolingo! - Episode #1

Sgudi Snayisi Learning isiZulu Series - Part 1

Learn isiZulu with Flight Simulator - Flight Training #2

Sanibona bafundi! Here I chat in isiZulu about Mark Rober's role in the #TeamSeas movement. We learn languages when we u...

Zulu Folktale - The girls who went to cut Incema

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Telephone

+84794012463

Website

http://zamanizulu.co.za/

Address

450 Che Guevara Road, Durban Manning Road Methodist
Durban
4001

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