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Learn isiZulu with Propraat

Learn isiZulu,
one brave word
at a time.

Propraat supports isiZulu First Additional Language for South African primary-school learners in Grades 1–7. Meet Sammy, hear native speakers and build confidence through short lessons, picture choices and speaking practice.

Explore the isiZulu programme
Special: R1,200 per family for a full year, save 20 percent, including up to two children

Watch how Propraat helps children learn isiZulu

How children learn

A welcoming place to try, listen again and grow.

Your child follows Sammy through small, manageable steps. Picture activities help children connect words with meaning, and speaking moments make room to practise aloud.

01 / Listen

Hear the language

Sammy explains each step, then children hear the isiZulu spoken by a native speaker.

02 / Choose

Show understanding

Children choose pictures, get feedback and can try again when they need to.

03 / Speak

Use their own voice

Gentle prompts invite children to say the words and phrases for themselves.
Sammy, Propraat's friendly learning companion

Meet your learning companion

Sammy makes every brave try count.

Sammy guides children through each lesson with clear, encouraging instructions. When it is time to hear isiZulu, they listen to a native speaker; then Sammy invites them to practise and choose a picture that matches what they heard.

He celebrates progress without putting children under pressure. Your child can listen again and keep learning at their own pace.

See how lessons work

The isiZulu programme

School-relevant isiZulu practice, with Sammy alongside.

The lesson structure follows CAPS for isiZulu First Additional Language, with guided practice that also supports children in IEB schools. Propraat's isiZulu learner journey includes short lessons and units. Children can work through lessons in order, return to practise and celebrate each completed lesson with Sammy.

Two optional Clear the Board games offer extra listening practice. Game 1 is suggested after Unit 3 and Game 2 after Unit 5.

  1. Start with guided words and classroom language
  2. Build understanding with picture choices
  3. Practise colour and object descriptions
  4. Review with listening games

Extra practice, when they are ready

Learning can feel like play.

Clear the Board 1

Listen to a classroom word and find its picture. Suggested after Unit 3.

Clear the Board 2

Listen and choose from familiar words and actions. Suggested after Unit 5.

Learn at your pace

Both games are optional and available within the learner programme.

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Family annual access is R1,200 for a full year and includes up to two children.

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