Tsonga language

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tsonga-language

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1. What is the linguistic classification?Bantu language, S.50 group (according to Guthrie classification)
2. What is the geographic distribution?Primarily spoken in Limpopo Province (South Africa) and southern Mozambique
3. Where do people who speak Tsonga live?Tsonga speakers live in southeastern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique, and northeastern South Africa.
4. Is Tsonga an official language?Yes, Tsonga is an official language in South Africa and in Mozambique for the Tswa‑Ronga group. In Zimbabwe it is recognized for Shangani, but it is not official in Eswatini.

Bantu Language Family: A major branch of the Niger-Congo languages, spoken widely across sub-Saharan Africa.
Sociolinguistics: The study of the relationship between language and society.
Language Continuum: A range of dialects or languages spoken across a geographic area where differences are gradual.