isiZulu Proverbs
Description
Find below ten advanced level isiZulu lessons, each linked to an isiZulu proverb. For each proverb, there is a video containing an improvised skit intended to reflect the meaning of the proverb. Along with the video is a word-for-word transcription of the skit, a glossary for difficult words or phrases, and a set of exercises aimed at determining a student’s comprehension of the skit.
Each lesson addresses the four language skills based upon ACTFL guidelines (speaking, writing, listening and reading) while also capturing key cultural and social realities of language use in its native context. In addition, each skit reflects the varieties of the language spoken in urban and rural areas, and between the elderly, adults and children. Unlike top-down models of language instruction, the African Proverbs Project uses a bottom-up approach designed to equip advanced learners with the ability to shift between several dialects. Moreover, the Proverbs Project provides learners with the necessary cultural and kinesic competencies to converse fluently and see the world through the eyes of native-speakers.
isiZulu Proverbs
1. “Ukhamba Lufuze Imbiza”
2. “Ikhiwane Elihle Ligcwala Izibungu”
3. “Ukuzala Ukuzelula”
4. “Isalakutshelwa Sibona Ngomopho”
5. “Akukho Soka Elingenasici”
6. “Izandla Ziyagezana”
7. “Inkomo Ingazala Umuntu”
8. “Isitsha Esihle Asidleli”
9. “Umuthi Ugotshwa Usemanzi”
10. “Induku Enhle Ikhiwa Ezizweni”
Project Participants
Dr. Fallou Ngom (Lead Project Director), Dr. Peter Quella (Project Manager), Dr. Zoliswa Mali (Project Director), Dr. Mary Gordon (Overseas Coordinator), Ms. Jennifer Rosenbush Erem (Project Coordinator & Videographer), Mr. Jamie Lansdowne (Video Editor), The Sinikithemba Choir (Music)
Cast: Mdu Zondi, Nomfundi Cele, Sinethemba Shezi, Celani Zwane, T.Q. Zondi, Mhlengi Zuma, Celani Zondi, Nomfundo Cele, Mhlengi Zwane, Celani Zama, Kiana Gordon, Terniqua Gordon.