Shona101 1.0

Shona101 presents an engaging bilingual narrative designed to facilitate basic comprehension of Shona, an indigenous language predominantly spoken in Zimbabwe. This story follows Ade as he seeks assistance from his friend Bembenene in uncovering cultural treasures, with the treasure map containing clues that can only be deciphered in Shona, a language that Bembenene fluently speaks.

The storytelling is delivered through a blend of English and Shona, enhancing the learning experience. The features of Shona101 include:

• Interactive vocabulary: users can touch highlighted Shona words to hear their pronunciations and English translations.
• Basic counting in Shona.
• Instruction on family member names in Shona.
• Touch interaction to hear the names of various items in Shona.

In terms of authorship, Linford Zirangwa, known as Bembenene, is a computer science undergraduate at Dartmouth College and a native speaker of Shona. The collaboration on Shona101 aims to showcase the richness of the Shona language and its cultural heritage.