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Learn how to read isiXhosa

Level 1 · Sounds and first syllables

A first reading book for children aged 4 to 7. Your child meets the five vowels, builds syllables like ma, me, mi, mo, mu, blends them into real isiXhosa words and reads a short illustrated story, “Rain in the forest”. Full colour, with a picture for every word.

R50Printable PDF · 26 A4 pages in full colour · Ages 4–7
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About this book

First steps in reading isiXhosa

Learn how to read isiXhosa is a gentle first reading book for children who are starting to read in their home language. isiXhosa is written the way it sounds, so once children know the five vowels and how syllables are built, they can start reading real words.

Children trace and find each vowel, ride the syllable train with 7 consonants (m, s, l, k, t, n, y), colour by syllable, blend syllables into words, match words to pictures, count to five and read a short illustrated story, “Rain in the forest”, with questions to check understanding. A grown-up guide, a culture corner, a word bank and a Well Done certificate complete the book.

What your child will practise

  • The five vowel sounds and how to write them
  • Building and reading syllables
  • Reading first isiXhosa words with picture support
  • Reading a short story and answering questions
  • Counting to five, pencil control and tracing
What’s inside

Every page in the book

26 A4 pages in full colour, with a picture for every word.

  1. Full-colour cover
  2. Hello, grown-ups! (how to use the book)
  3. Meet the vowels
  4. The letters a, e, i, o, u
  5. Which vowel comes first?
  6. Click sounds: c, q and x
  7. 7 syllable pages: m, s, l, k, t, n, y
  8. Colour by syllable
  9. Put the syllables together
  10. Read and match
  11. Count to five in isiXhosa
  12. Story: Rain in the forest
  13. Read, think, tick
  14. Culture corner
  15. My word bank
  16. Well Done certificate
The details

Good to know

FormatPrintable PDF, A4 size
Pages26 full-colour pages
LanguageisiXhosa words, sentences and a story, with simple English guidance for grown-ups
Ages4 to 7 years
DeliveryDownload link by email within minutes (works for 7 days)
PrintingBest in colour; black and white works too. Print as often as you like for your family
PriceR50, once-off. No account or subscription needed.
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Questions

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Do I need to speak isiXhosa to use this book?

It helps, but you don’t need to be fluent. The guidance for grown-ups is in simple English, and every isiXhosa word comes with a picture and its English meaning. If you’re still learning isiXhosa, ask a family member who speaks it to help with the sounds.

Which age is it for?

Ages 4 to 7. It suits children who know some letters and are ready to start reading syllables and short words. Younger children enjoy it with a grown-up beside them.

Do I need an account to buy?

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How do I get the book?

Straight after payment we email you a download link, usually within a few minutes. The link works for 7 days, so download and save the PDF. If anything goes wrong, email us and we’ll send a fresh link.

Do I need a colour printer?

The book is in full colour and looks best printed in colour, but it works in black and white too. You can print it as many times as you like for your family.

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Check your spam or promotions folder first. Still nothing after 15 minutes? Email sandile@asifundenathi.co.za with the email address you used, and we’ll sort it out quickly.

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