In this interview, CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne King speaks with Dr Tessa Dowling, who offers Xhosa courses on Skillfully, and is Senior Lecturer in African Languages and Literature at UCT.

Tessa, honoured with UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award, shares her thoughts on why knowing Xhosa enhances your life, and how to learn Xhosa easily and effectively. Tessa explains how her courses include phrases, conversation and some grammar, in a warm, fun, absorbing way.

If you’re interested in Xhosa lessons and learning Xhosa online, Dr Dowling now offers two tailored Xhosa courses to suit your proficiency level.

Speak Xhosa in Eight Weeks is a beginner’s Xhosa course for those who know nothing about Xhosa but would like to learn. The Intermediate Xhosa course provides conversation practice for those striving to become fluent in Xhosa.

Don’t’ miss out on this opportunity to enrol in Dr Dowling’s Xhosa courses – book your spot now before seats fill up.