Craig Charnock, as lead facilitator of UBuntu Bridge offers learning tools, classes, workshops and community tours to help adult learners in a corporate or organizational context become comfortable and confident in everyday conversational Xhosa, through
a mix of simplified and appropriate grammatical explanations, useful and important vocabulary and warm, engaging classes.

“The classes were presented in a pleasant and learning-friendly atmosphere where mistakes were welcomed as learning opportunities for all. Craig’s teaching style is warm and sincere. He was efficient, clear and professional in his approach, creating a real buzz in the office. It was wonderful to see everyone interacting and laughing, united in their common efforts and struggles.”

- Arlene Cloete, Snr Administrative Officer WCGRB -

“Highly recommended. The lessons are straightforward, well spelled-out, paced correctly and broad enough to cover the basics.”

- Linda Codron, Communications Manager at mothers2mothers -

From experience, I have learned that the following dynamics occur in the Corporate Context:
• People are busy
• Homework cannot always be done
• Class cannot always be attended

The way in which I have structured the modules and learning options for you is designed to negate these problems as is realistically possible and provide you with excellent service.

Beginners course consists of Module A and Module B:

"I have been to three Xhosa courses before, but for the first time did I learn how to construct sentences and hey, wena NDITHETHA NGOKU (I talk now!)"

- Philip J Oktober, a.k.a. Mzivukile -
- Chief Executive Officer, Machaira Group (PTY) LTD -

Module A and B
- The standard 12 lesson course
- This is for those people who are motivated and committed to learn Xhosa.

Cost: R900 - 1250 pp*
* Prices depend on the number of learners quoted for. Ideal class size is 10 - 12 learners. Distance traveled to premises may also effect the quote.

Module A only
- Just the one module lasts only 6 lessons (three weeks), does not demand too much, but leaves the learner with an excellent understanding of the basics, with a thorough knowledge and ability to greet, introduce oneself and others, as well as build basic sentences.
- This course is perfect for beginners and self-proclaimed “slow language learners”.
- They can always choose to do Module B later if they wish to continue. This keeps learners of a similar pace and commitment together, streamlining the learning process.

Cost: R500 - R700 pp*
* Again, quote will vary with number of learners.

Team-building Half-Day Workshops
- A further alternative is to have a Half-day Introductory Xhosa language Workshop of 3-5 hrs, in which we learn some key Xhosa basics taken from the modules.
- This is a fun, interactive activity from which the participants emerge with the ability to greet and introduce themselves in Xhosa with confidence.
- It provides indecisive or non-committed people with an opportunity to dip in to the language and to make an informed decision as to whether they wish to continue with proper lessons over a longer time. If not, they will at least be able to greet and introduce themselves, click competently and read the language.
- I introduce what is covered in the two modules, what I offer in terms of vision and direction for their learning and what I expect from the learners.
- Issues around language and culture, which affect comfort and confidence will be discussed and worked with.
- Everyone interested can attend and are presented with the 3 basic options above – to sign up for a module, or purchase the CDs and manuals.
- The team-building workshops are also available in the context of the community tour for a more integrated culture and language experience.

Cost: approx R220 pp*, R350pp with CD included (min of 10 people, max 20, 3-5 hours, optional traditional Xhosa lunch – R50 pp).

UBuntu Bridge is registered as a verified/approved supplier on the Western Cape Supplier Database (WCSD/Trade World), in line with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No. 5 of 2000 (PPPFA).

For a personalized quote and proposal, please fill out the following Request for Proposal

All enquiries and booking can be done via contact form: