Khuluma Nathi
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.
Say: "Where is the bathroom?" in isiZulu
Seeing as lockdown restrictions are relaxing just the tiniest bit, we can now go to a few more public places than before. uThisha Sky Tshabalala is here to teach you a very important phrase that you will probably be using quite a lot!
Say: 'Don't forget your umbrella today' in isiZulu
With the nippy and rainy weather in Durban every second day, umbrellas are a must. Remind your friends and colleagues to have their umbrellas with them with the help of uThisha Sky Tshabalala.
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.
Say: "Can I borrow some money, please" in IsiZulu
It's month-end so khuluma nathi: how much do you need?
Say: 'How do you drink/like your coffee?" in isiZulu
Mornings are for coffee and Keri has a habit of making coffee for the show producer. So after months of making him coffee, the producer has changed the way he takes his coffee. This prompted uThisha Sky Tshabalala to teach the team and listeners how to ask the question "How…
Say: 'How do you spell that/How do you write that" in isiZulu
It is the very first Khuluma Nathi lesson from our favourite isiZulu teacher, Sky Tshabalala, and he decided to start us off with a double dose. Sometimes we get the spelling of people's names wrong when we meet, so this sentence will definitely come in handy when we save phone…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Say: 'I am not feeling well today' in isiZulu
Listen to today's lesson and try it with the same emotion as Darren Maule. It is safe to say, after today's lesson that uThisha Sky Tshabalala's D-student, Darren Maule, is catching up to A-student Keri Miller.
Say: 'A pie and coke is my favourite meal' in isiZulu
Today's Khuluma Nathi lesson with uThisha Sky was fairly easy. You can even replace 'oie and coke' with your favourite meal like Darren and Keri did. Give it a go!
Say: 'I'm sorry I forgot your birthday' in isiZulu
We all forget our loved ones' birthdays sometimes - because life happens. So why not impress them with a bit of multilingualism in your apology? UThisha Sky Tshabalala has got your back for an isiZulu apology.