Khuluma Nathi — Sky Tshabalala
In Khuluma Nathi you can expect top isiZulu student, Sky Tshabalala to teach you the isiZulu phrases you want to learn! Don’t miss the chance to improve your isiZulu in Khuluma Nathi with East Coast Breakfast.
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16
DEC
2020
Say: 'The beach is closed today' in isiZulu
Following President Ramaphosa's recent COVID-19 address that the country is officially in the second wave of the pandemic, uThisha Sky Tshabalala wanted to use a phrase that many of us will be using this festive season. There will be no fun in the sun ( well, a least on the beach) and this sentence is so easy in isiZulu - just three words - and you can start with whichever word, the sentence will still make sense.
15
DEC
2020
Say: 'Drink plenty of water this summer' in isiZulu
We are experiencing very hot days, as is the case every festive season, so you have to make sure you stay hydrated. This Khuluma Nathi sentence is very easy and will come in handy
09
DEC
2020
Say: 'I love ice-cream on the beach" in isiZulu
This time of the year, many South Africans flock to the beach. And when the sun is hot, with your sunscreen on, sun hat on your head and swimwear, only one thing is missing... some ice cream. Learn how to express your love for ice-cream in isiZulu. This one is simple, even Darren got it on his first try.
08
DEC
2020
Say: 'I need a very cold drink" in isiZulu
UThisha Sky Tshabalala has been giving you small doses of his isiZulu lessons all year and with the summer season already in full swing, summer phrases are what he has been focusing on. It always advisable to keep yourself hydrated on very hot days, so here's how you ask for a very cold drink in isiZulu.
02
DEC
2020
Say: 'Where were you?" in isiZulu
If there is one thing about the festive season, South Africans party so much and for long periods of time (even throughout December) that they 'forget' to tell their loved ones where they are. So the question "where are you?" is going to feature a lot in many conversations and fights between lovers this festive season.
01
DEC
2020
Say: 'Don't forget to wear a hat' in isiZulu
It's officially summer and uThisha Sky Tshabalala's students are excited - not only for his holiday-themed lessons but also for the actual holiday. With many things to do this summer (mostly outdoors) it is important to stay protected - so don't forget your hat.
18
NOV
2020
Say: 'Do you have any children?' in isiZulu
A question uThisha Sky Tshabalala gets asked a lot is this one and in today's lesson, he teaches his students how to ask this in isiZulu. It is actually only three words and very simple. Our listeners have trie it and sent their voice notes, listen to them and try it too.
17
NOV
2020
Say: 'Do you have a card machine?' in isiZulu
In Khuluma Nathi this Tuesday, uThisha Sky Tshabalala tells his class that sometimes, the good thing about language is that some words are related - even they why they sound. This is why you will find this isiZulu phrase/question fairly easy to pronounce.
11
NOV
2020
Say: 'What is today's date?' in isiZulu
In Today's Khuluma Nathi, uThisha Sky Tshabalala chose a question that will have you answering "11:11" all day. And he is a proud teacher because his students, Darren Maule and Keri Miller are passing with flying colours. The listeners also did very well. How good are you? Give it a try.
10
NOV
2020
Say: 'How do you say that in isiZulu?' in isiZulu
You know sometimes when you want to say something in a particular language, but you don't even know how to ask in that language? Well, uThisha Sky Tshabalala has an easy phrase that you will surely get right with practice.
04
NOV
2020
Say: 'Bring my bill, please' in isiZulu
Uthisha Sky Tshabalala brings you bitesize Khuluma Nathi phrase that you can use in everyday life, and with restaurants fully open for about two months now, this phrase will come in handy.
03
NOV
2020
Say: 'My brother lives in Cape Town' in isiZulu
This is an easy lesson from uThisha Sky Tshabalala. How do we know, you ask? because Darren got it right on his first attempt. UThisha Tshabalala has the higher grade and standard grade translation for you.
