UBuntu Bridge, in an effort to bring the cultures of our country together and to provide income opportunities for poorer communities, presents you with the following two immersion and language learning opportunities. Both of these activities are designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for learners to interact with Xhosa people in their own environment, building a real foundation of trust and promoting the quality of Ubuntu in South Africa.

Xhosa culture in today’s South Africa can be roughly divided into two main sectors – ezilalini (in the rural villages) and elokshini (in the location). Both are equally important and reflect the living conditions, cultural values and aspirations of the majority of Xhosa
people.

"Spending a week living and being in the village was incredible, i was completely amazed at how i was able to communicate and have real conversations with my family there - it has made me feel so much more confident in speaking and connected with South Africa and being South African."

- Lorien Miller -

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This is more of an immersion experience, then a tour, as one lives with a family in a mud-hut homestead in a remote and beautiful coastal village in the rural Transkei for a period of up to 10 days. I facilitate the process from my mud-hut and conduct daily
language lessons with the learners. This option is already available in school holidays having been conducted successfully with school and corporate groups.

"I really loved the warm and loving family that you placed us with. The beauty of the scenery. The warmth and acceptance of the people we met. The party after payday. The lovely meals we had in the evening with the family. The restaurant on the hill. Learning isiXhosa. I loved my whole time there. Fantastically improved my Xhosa – had at least 6 conversations with people at work who speak Xhosa."

- Sue Tosh, Old Mutual -

"I really loved the combination of classroom learning and practicing with the families and others, the unspoilt beauty, the hospitality and friendliness of everyone, the acceptance and “safe” feeling in the village, the simplicity of your teaching method, and the excellent notes! Tremendous improvement in confidence and understanding of the language, it really helps to learn with others. It really was a fantastic experience with benefits to ourselves, our company, our clients, as well as the people of the village."
- Charmaine Groves, Old Mutual -

Costs, dates and other enquiries by email, phone or contact form below. Details can also be found on the blog and please do join our newsletter mailing list via the flashing link above to be kept up to date.

These involve spending one night with a Xhosa-speaking family in a community in a safe and housed area of Khayelitsha. They take place from Saturday morning until just after Sunday lunch. Group Xhosa language lessons and community development
activities are engaged in. This programme is ideal for people wanting to connect with the urban Xhosa culture elokshini (in the location). It is a chance to overcome fears and to feel welcomed into a vibrant community, having fun and improving your Xhosa.

Cost: On request.

Please enquire by email, phone or contact form below.

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