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About Shona
Shona is closely tied to Zimbabwe’s mbira music tradition.
Speakers
12+ million
Language Family
Bantu
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Shona?
It provides access to Zimbabwe’s history and daily life.
Common Shona Words
Start your Shona journey with these essential words and phrases.
Mhoro
Hello
m-ho-ro
Ndatenda
Thank you
nda-ten-da
Ehe
Yes
eh-heh
Kwete
No
kweh-teh
Imba
House
eem-bah
History of Shona
Shona developed from several related dialects and became standardised during the colonial period.
Is Shona Hard to Learn?
Shona has regular pronunciation but complex noun class agreement typical of Bantu languages.
Learning Shona Online: FAQ
Can I learn Shona online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Shona vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Shona equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Shona on Duolingo?
No — Duolingo doesn't currently offer a Shona course for English speakers. You can still learn Shona online for free: Vocabo supports Shona and builds your vocabulary naturally while you browse.
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