Dictionaries, Encyclopedias & Digital Libraries

• Xhosa on the Web
  Two-way dictionary
• Webster's Online Dictionary
  English to Xhosa dictionary
• Wikipedia: Xhosa language
• PanAfriL10n
  Short introduction to the usage of Xhosa

Language Study

Grammar

• Learn101.org
• Concise overview of Xhosa grammar phenomena with audio files

Vocabulary

• Sabelo.tripod.com
  Beginner's phrases in Xhosa
• The Xhosa of South Africa
  Introductory lessons in Xhosa history, vocabulary, and pronunciation
• Translation Software Download
  Introductory words and survival phrases in Xhosa

Reading & Writing

• Omniglot
  Introduction to the Xhosa alphabet

Listening & Speaking

• Learn101.org
  Xhosa grammar, vocabulary, phrases, and exam with audio files

On-line Courses

• Sabelo.tripod.com
  Introductory lessons in Xhosa
• Xhosadictionary.com
  Online introduction to Xhosa grammar with a Xhosa-English dictionary

Culture

News & Media

• TBA

Entertainment: Arts, Films & Music

• Everyculture.com
  Brief introduction to various aspects of Xhosa and its people's culture

Health and Medicine

• TBA

Search Engines

• Google in Xhosa

The UI Main Library Films Collection

The UI Main Library offers extensive media collections in various languages. To find films, please visit the UI Main Library website and follow these steps:

1. Select "advanced search"
2. Scroll down to "Limit Search to:"
3. Choose your specific language and
4. Choose "Video-all" for "format."

Iowa City Public Library Catalogue

The Iowa City Public Library holds materials for several less commonly taught languages. Please check the catalogue by typing the name of your language.