Shona is a national language of Zimbabwe, along with Ndebele and the official business language, English. There are also clusters of Shona in Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. Nearly 80% of people in Zimbabwe speak the Bantu language of Shona, or chiShona, so this is definitely the language to learn if you are thinking of visiting that country! Despite movement to urban areas, the traditional Shona people maintain constant contact with their rural home, viewing themselves as “sons and daughters of the soil.” It’s important to note that the Shona language is intertwined with Shona social and religious values. In addition to an everyday Shona language there is a “high” or “deep” Shona that is used in communicating with the ancestors. What’s in a name? Zimbabwe is named after Great Zimbabwe, the twelfth- to fifteenth-century stone-built capital of the Rozwi Shona dynasty. The name is thought to derive from dzimba dza mabwe (“great stone houses”) or dzimba waye (“esteemed houses”).
Are you planning a business trip to Zimbabwe or looking for a job in a Zimbabwe-based company? The most effective way to prepare yourself is with our Business Shona Online Course. This dedicated business course will teach you business-specific vocabulary so you can confidently interact with Shona-speaking clients, colleagues and conduct business in a Shona-speaking environment.
With our Shona Business Course, you can:
- Talk about yourself and your company
- Arrange and attend business meetings
- Talk on the phone and leave messages
- Describe your product
- Use phrases to help with negotiation and sales
- Discuss agreements and contracts
- Talk about banking and accounting
- Use key phrases for business travel
Benefits of Taking This Course
- Increase your business Shona vocabulary
- Create better business relationships
- Prevent communication breakdowns
- Enhance your employability and career prospects
- Have the confidence to discuss business matters
- Grow your professional network
Why Learn Shona Online with Cudoo?
Thanks to Cudoo’s mobile compatibility you can access your online language courses anytime, anywhere. You’ll have lifetime access so you’ll never forget your new skills and can come back for a refresher whenever! Additionally, you will receive a certificate of completion to put on your LinkedIn and to share with current or prospective employers.
Course Content
LessonsStatus
2
On the Phone to a Company
3
Leaving a Phone Message
5
Calling Customer Service
8
What Do You Do For A Living?
10
Introducing Your Company
11
Talking About Your Products
14
Negotiation of the Sale
15
Contracts and Agreements
16
Discussing a Reseller Agreement
17
Discussing a Distribution Agreement
20
Launching Your Product
22
Advertising Your Product
23
E-Commerce and Online Marketing
24
Marketing to Online Customers
26
Setting Up a Meeting Time
27
Setting Up a Meeting Place
29
Preparing for Meetings
30
Meeting at Trade Shows
31
Traveling Overseas on Business
37
The Hotel Part 1 Check-In
38
The Hotel Part 2 Rooms
39
The Hotel Part 3 Questions
40
The Hotel Part 4 More Questions
41
The Hotel Part 5 Checkout
43
Where is the Nearest Bank?
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your course you can immediately log in to your account and download/print your certificate.
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How long is my certificate valid for?
Your certificate has lifetime validity. It does not expire.
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How can I pay?
Our subscriptions are processed by PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay or Amazon Pay or you can use any Visa, Mastercard or American Express for payments. Cudoo does not collect or store your credit/debit card details.
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Is my payment secure?
Your payment is totally secure. All payments are processed through a secure HTTPS web page using SSL. Cudoo never collects or stores your credit/debit card or bank details.
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How do I use Cudoo once I have paid?
Once you have created your account and paid, you will receive a welcome email with a link to your learning platform so you can immediately start learning.
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