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

Linda mphepo iombe kuti uone maliseche a nkhuku.
Wait for the wind to gash (blow) for you to see the nakedness of the chicken.
(All can look nice ad beautiful, wait for worse times to come to see the real colours of your friend.)
Proverb No 431 collected by Toon van Kessel
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Bemba Proverb Collection

Lesa nikapekape.
God is a generous person (He gives to all generously.)
Lesa aaba nobupe ubwabula akapaatulula; apeela nabamufutatila.
Proverb No 751 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.