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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
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"Our level of knowledge has increased a lot. You made my dream come true."
- Juan José Guerrero, Seville (Spain)
February 25, 2002
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.....
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I'm a down to earth female. My boyfriend speaks chichewa so i want surprise him.
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Hi My name is Agnes and i am 26 years old. i love meeting people and travelling. ilove learning new languages for the purposes of communication. i love music , singing and dancing.
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funny loving guy with love of nature
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willing to learn , like travelling , jokes, above all i am into research.
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Well besides shona can speak good patoi(jamaican language) and a big fan of music lyke house,raggae and raggae dancehall.well love to call maself funny and easy going
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i am naturally funny cool man who likes to meet new friends and share ideas. I am looking forward to going to Botswana shortly thats why i want to learn Tswana.
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Im looking for female penfriend who can teach me Zulu language since i want to visit South Africa after completing BBA Degree
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Iim a 26 year beautiful single girl from Zimbabwe. I love to meet new people and learn new things.
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I like cars computers, music, and am going into aviation.
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I want to speak fluently in all African languages. This is my lifetime challenge
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well bahaved boy whose keen intrest is to know every bit news i love this world thats all i am just a simble nature boy
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Going to university in South Carolina but born and raised in Zimbabwe. Love my country and would like to share info about my country and also culture and help anyone interested in learning Shona. I would also love to learn Spanish and I'm into the .....
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South Africa
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(Rusternburg)
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Am currently working in Rusternburg and am surrounded with Tswana work mates and neighbours
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I am an adult male aged 38 and would like to learn portuguese.I am so much interested in visiting the of Mozambique but my barrier is always their language.Now that portuguese is widely spoken in that country I feel,being able to speak in portuguese.....
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Click here to view all Shona-speaking members.
Click here for advanced search.
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The Basics
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What is a language exchange?
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Why do a language exchange?
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How to do a language exchange?
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Sign up now - add your free profile!
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Member Testimonials
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"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
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