Learn Xhosa
Step-by-step lessons, the alphabet, and recorded audio — right in your browser.
Start learningAbout the course
From your first letters to everyday conversation, Bhasaly teaches Xhosa one short, tap-based lesson at a time — written in the Latin alphabet you already read. Every word carries recorded audio, and you learn on any phone or computer.
Essential Xhosa words & phrases
Numbers in Xhosa
| inye | 1 |
| zimbini | 2 |
| zintathu | 3 |
| zine | 4 |
| zintlanu | 5 |
| zintandathu | 6 |
| sixhenxe | 7 |
| sibhozo | 8 |
| lithoba | 9 |
| lishumi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to learn Xhosa?
No. You can start straight away in your browser. Logging in with an email is optional and simply syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need to know the Xhosa alphabet first?
No — Xhosa is written in the Latin alphabet you already know, so you can start reading it straight away.
Is there audio for Xhosa?
Yes — every word and phrase plays a clear recorded audio clip, so you pick up real Xhosa pronunciation from the start.
How long does it take to learn Xhosa?
You learn at your own pace. Most lessons take just a few minutes, and a daily streak plus a built-in review system help the words stick.
Xhosa reference
Free to read, and every line is recorded.
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