Southern Sotho

Southern Sotho (also commonly called Sesotho, Sotho or Sephuthi) is a Bantu language spoken primarily in South Africa, where it is an official language. It is also one of the 11 official languages of Lesotho. Southern Sotho is a member of the Sotho-Tswana language group, which includes Northern Sotho, Tswana and Setswana. The earliest known written record of the Southern Sotho language is an account of a battle between King Moshoeshoe I and Zwide, king of the Ndwandwe, written in 1824. Southern Sotho is one of the easiest languages to learn for English speakers, as it has a relatively simple grammar and a large number of English loanwords. It is also one of the most widely spoken African languages in South Africa, with over 9 million speakers. Southern Sotho is a tonal language, with two main tones: high and low. The high tone is used for emphasis, while the low tone is used for unmarked words. Southern Sotho also has a number of clicks, which are used to add extra meaning to words. The Southern Sotho language is also one of the few African languages to have its own alphabet. The alphabet consists of 24 letters, which are all pronounced the same way regardless of whether they are written in upper or lower case. Southern Sotho is a very expressive language, and is often used in storytelling. Proverbs and sayings are also very common in Southern Sotho, and are often used to impart wisdom or advice. If you're looking to learn a new African language, Southern Sotho is a great choice. With its simple grammar and large number of English loanwords, Southern Sotho is a language that can be learned relatively easily by English speakers.