The Importance of Preserving and Promoting The Sesotho Language

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Rich in proverbs, folklore and oral history, Sesotho is not just a language for Basotho people: it is an integral part of our culture, heritage and identity. It is a language that connects us to our ancestors, our traditions and our way of life. 

The cultural significance of Sesotho extends beyond personal identity. It plays a vital role in fostering communal bonds and national unity. Sesotho serves as a means of communication within our communities and has been a unifying factor for Basotho people throughout history.

However, over the years there is a growing concern about the declining proficiency of Basotho children in speaking and reading the Sesotho language. With a strong emphasis placed on English education, many children are struggling to master their native tongue.

How To Improve Sesotho Language Learning:

To reverse the decline in Sesotho proficiency, it is crucial to instil pride in the language among Basotho children. This can be achieved through various means, such as:

  • The Use of Flashcards and Vocabulary Quizzes: Use flashcards with Sesotho vocabulary words and phrases. Practise regularly to memorise and reinforce your child’s vocabulary. Take vocabulary quizzes to test their knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
  • Practise Reading and Writing: Reading Sesotho texts and writing in Sesotho are essential for language development. Start with simple stories, news articles, or children’s books, and gradually progress to more complex texts. 
  • Attend Cultural Events: Look for Basotho cultural events, such as music concerts, festivals, or cultural exhibitions. These events provide a platform to experience cultural music, dance, food, and traditions. Engage with the local community and learn about the cultural context of the language.
  • Practice with native speakers: Practise speaking Sesotho with native speakers. This will help you improve pronunciation and help gain confidence in using the language.
  • Private Tutors: Consider hiring a private tutor who can customise lessons based on your child’s specific needs and goals. Private tutors provide one-on-one attention and can focus on areas where you need additional support.

Educational Business Services offers a range of Sesotho learning material including flashcards, proverb books, story books, puzzles and wall charts. 

By embracing these learning materials, learners contribute to the preservation of Sesotho as a vibrant language. So, take the plunge, seize the opportunity, and embrace the beauty of Sesotho. With the right learning materials, you’ll soon be on your way to mastering this captivating language.

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Educational Business Services Turns 5: Let’s Recap

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Join Us Celebrate 5 Years of Existence.🥳🥳

Working with local and international authors, designers and language specialists. Educational Business Services has developed a range of learning material, focusing on academic improvement in literacy, social skills and organizational development.

EBS was founded in 2017 as an autonomous company body aiming at building and developing sales, marketing and publishing personnel in the private and public sector.

With a focus on increasing share growth, implementing academic strategies, and developing quality authorship and publishing, the EBS team strives to offer instructional materials that will close the gaps in education at affordable costs.

Between 2018 – 2019, EBS partnered with Phuthi Industries to develop an array of Sesotho and English learning material, approved by the Ministry of Education and Training for use in Lesotho schools.

Expanding on the collaboration, EBS and Phuthi Industries also developed resources that cater to families, kindergartens, preschools, and middle schools( wall charts, flashcards, rhyme books, story books, word cards, puzzles and other material in English and Sesotho).

Between 2019 and 2022, EBS worked with Cambridge University Press on Grade 8, Grade 9 and Grade 10/11 learning material, developed to prepare learners for the Lesotho LGCSE Curriculum.

As a Cambridge University Press agent, EBS offers Cambridge resources that cover a wide range of syllabuses. Taking students from primary learning to A-Level, IB Diploma, and beyond.