The Intensive Course provides a solid grammatical foundation for either Bemba or Nyanja. Each day consists of four hours intensive teaching. This course demands a full-time commitment from the participants. It is expected that the students have time in the afternoons for revision and practice.

Chewa Proverb Collection

Mtanga ukoma ndi kusomera.
The basket of maize looks good, when you have really topped it up.
(You feel really good when your maize basket is a little more than full, if all that can go in is squeezed in. So also, do not only do the essentials, but go beyond what is demanded: do not just show the way, but go part of it with the visitor.)
Proverb No 627 collected by Toon van Kessel
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Bemba Proverb Collection

Abakana ku mulasa no kuya ebayako.
The one's who refuse to work for the chief are the one's who go and work.
Abamiiya yakusuula ifunde no kukakwa e bakakwa ne funde. Kwifunde takwaba mfumu, mukankalaa, umupiina no mulanda iyoo. Onse nga atobe ifunde ninshi kukakwa pantu lyena lyaba pamulinganya. Likonka fye pa cilubo umuntu acitile epela. Ukwikala umutende muno caalo kubeela, nokunakila kwifunde, lyena kuti wati ukekala mu cibote. (1.2)
Proverb No 10 collected by Frank Carey
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Language & Culture Courses 2019

The language courses cover all aspects of grammar and basic vocabulary. The White Fathers' language courses are built on solid linguistic foundations and are at the same time very practical. White Fathers have an experience of teaching Zambian languages for more than 100 years.

The culture courses consist of topic oriented sessions given by specialists in the respective field.

Intensive Chinyanja courses

Course 1: 4 February - 29 March 2019

Course 2: 12 August - 4 October 2019

Teaching takes place Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:30 hours

Fees: 3500 kwacha. Subject to revision.

Course materials: available at modest price at FENZA

Possibilities of accommodation: inquire from director@fenza.org

The course is based on the White Fathers' Intensive language course of N. Salaun.

 

Intensive course Ichibemba

Date: 12 August - 4 October 2019

Teaching takes place Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:30 hours

Fees: 3500 kwacha. Subject to revision.

Course materials: available at modest price at FENZA

Possibilities of accommodation: inquire from director@fenza.org

All aspects of grammar and basic vocabulary are covered.
The course is based on the White Fathers' Intensive language course of Louis Oger.

Course materials include course books, dictionaries, proverbs, handouts and audio CDs (Bemba only).

 

Welcome to Zambia Programme (5 days)

Dates: 5 - 9 August 2019

Teaching 09:00 - 12:30; 14:00 - 17:00 hours, Monday to Friday.

Fees: 2000 kwacha (subject to revision)

This course gives an overview over Zambian history, economics, politics, the cultural sphere, the religious life. It is not only designed for newcomers to Zambia! Topics:

For accommodation and prices you may inquire from director@fenza.org.