How to Plan to Learn Shona (any language) FAST – Custom Study Plan (Step-by-Step Guide!)

📖 Learn Shona: How to Create a Custom Study Plan (Step-by-Step Guide!)

Struggling to stay consistent with learning Shona? In this video, I break down how to create a personalized study plan that fits your goals, schedule, and learning style. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate learner, this system will help you make real progress—without burning out!

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Sample pans: https://speakshona.com/shonaverse/cou...
Anki (Flashcards): https://apps.ankiweb.net/
Shona Dictionaries:
Vashona Dictionary: https://vashona.com/
Duramazwi (Shonaverse Project): https://dictionary.chishona.org/

Recommended Textbook: Beginner’s Shona (Chishona) by Aquilina Mawadza https://amzn.to/3x177l8
Dictionary: Duramzwi D Dale https://amzn.to/40NNR6q

Shona Music/Media: Search Spotify, YouTube for “Shona songs” or “Shona podcasts.”

📌 Chapters:
00:00 - Why most learners fail (and how to avoid it)
01:00 - The 3 keys to a perfect study plan: Why, What, How
03:12 - How much time/money to invest
05:45 - The 6 pillars of learning Shona
08:30 - Balancing input vs. output
10:15 - My 12-hour/week study plan (example)
12:40 - Immersion hacks for non-Zimbabweans
15:00 - Adapting your plan (weekly/monthly reviews)
16:45 – 10-15 Min/Day Plan (For Super Busy Learners)
17:50 – 30 Min/Day Plan (Best for Steady Progress)
19:00 – 1-2 Hour/Day Plan (Fast-Track Fluency)

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Who am I?
If we haven’t met before - Ndeipi! If you've been here before Pachipamwe!👋 I’m Tsitsi, a Zimbabwean on a mission to spread the chiShona language and Shona culture around the world. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast and my blog, I hope you enter the Shona-verse and leave with a bit more bantu knowledge and love.

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