Mutambo we fembera fembera – our little guessing game.Come and play with the kids today as they play a wonderful game of guessing. They also want to show you a brilliant game they play together.Can you skip along with them?How many questions did you get right? Mutambo we Fembera Fembera | Shona language pretend play… Continue reading Mutambo we fembera fembera
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Ngano – Ndambakuudzwa
Ndambakuudzwa akaonekwa nembonje pahuma.We have this saying in Shona that means that sometimes we need to heed the advice of others as they often can see things that might not seem obvious to you. In today’s Shona storytime we meet an old lady who embarks on some things that those around her advise her against.… Continue reading Ngano – Ndambakuudzwa
The Jones family meet Mai May and her family
The Jones family are in Harare!After a few days in Harare they come round to introduce themselves to their neighbours – or vavakidzani. Mr Jones is really trying very hard to speak Shona already.Do you think he nailed it? The Jones family meet Mai May and her family | Shona language pretend play Hear these… Continue reading The Jones family meet Mai May and her family
Ngano – Rudo runokunda zvose
Rudo runokunda zvose. Love conquers everything.Join us in today’s Shona story time or Ngano with Gogo Alice as we hear the story of love challenged.Life brings many challenges but love conquers all these changes. Not every day is going to be a win for you but even through all these challenges you will discover your… Continue reading Ngano – Rudo runokunda zvose
Meet the Jones family
Meet the Jones family! Mya introduces you to her family. They live in London in England but they are moving to Harare in Zimbabwe. Her mommy Plaxcedes got a new job working in Zimbabwe.They are all excited to be moving to Zimbabwe, and they have lots planned to do and discover once they move.Jump in… Continue reading Meet the Jones family
Ngano – Kubatwa Kwakaitwa Shumba
Kubatwa kwakaitwa Shumba. Shumba is up to no good, and in today’s Shona story time Gogo Alice tells the tale of villagers trying to figure out who was stealing their livestock. What they discovered was a shock that they had not bargained for. Stories are also a good way of teaching life lessons in a… Continue reading Ngano – Kubatwa Kwakaitwa Shumba
Who is Tawanda Kanhema?
Who is Tawanda Kanhema and why do we love what he’s done for Zimbabwe? If you like this #shorts video then check out the full video here:Day 21 #ShonaChallenge – who is your favourite Zimbabwean celebrity?https://buff.ly/3vd6AXi The Shona Challenge ran from 1 to 31 May 2021It is a daily challenge to speak Shona and learn… Continue reading Who is Tawanda Kanhema?
Ngano – Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?
Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?Why does Owl only travel at night?Join us in today’s Shona story time and learn the tale of Zizi and why he only travels at night. A long time ago Zizi used to travel during the day like many of the other birds.He had a crafty plan to get the other… Continue reading Ngano – Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?
The Moyo family meet Mai May and her family
The Moyo family have now arrived in Harare. They go to meet their neighbour. It is Mai May and her family.They introduce themselves and have a bit of small chat before going outside to socialise. The Moyo family meet Mai May and her family | Shona language pretend play In this video you will hear… Continue reading The Moyo family meet Mai May and her family
Ngano – Pfungwa Shoma
Ngano ya Tsuro na Gudo yanhasi inonzi Pfungwa ShomaToday’s Shona story time tale is of Hare and Baboon. When Baboon offers to bring something to Hare he does so in the most unusual of ways. Even though Hare offers him advice on how to do things differently Baboon does not seem to realise that each… Continue reading Ngano – Pfungwa Shoma