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- Basically, this research is looking into the linguistic skills and techniques inherent in languages and how such linguistic skills should be properly utilised by isiZulu users. The proper linguistic usage brings about prestige, respect, honour and development to the language and the users. This research is divided into eight Chapters. Chapter one is the core chapter where basic research topics and related ideologies are introduced, including the research sub-topics forming main part of the research proposal. These include; the background to the study, the statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, delimitation of the study, the study methodology, beneficiaries of the study, list of all chapters chronologically, conclusion and references. Chapter two introduces one of the basic and the most important linguistic skills known as listening skills. Since listening is key in learning a language especially first language the chapter will further look at listening patterns and techniques, methods of listening and techniques to teaching listening techniques, as well as the benefits of proper listening. Chapter three is at the center of theoretical framework. Different theories from different linguists and scholars. Notwithstanding the fact that theories follow different lines of thinking be it affirmative of negative. In the end conclusions are taken on the bases of the research that produced such theories. Chapter four deals will research methodology. It was pivotal to explore what experts are stating about data collection and methods thereof. This research utilized among others the following methods: Questionnaire, interviews, internet, attending meetings, listening to speakers on television, newspapers and radio talk shows. Experts further provided both advantages and disadvantages posed by each method of data collation. Chapter five looks at the arrangement and the presentation of the data collected. Since data was collected from various sources it is presented scientifically for the research purposes. The data collected from all sources including newspapers is presented in this chapter and the summary is also presented at the end of the chapter. Chapter six is looking at writing, reading and answering skills as required in isiZulu as the home language. The chapter looks at the various methods expounded by experts for teaching writing, reading skills as well as methods of teaching the skills and techniques for answering questions. This chapter also focuses on speaking and presentation skills. Different experts had a lot to say about these two linguistic skills which appears to the similar and yet they are different. Since speaking is related to presenting, experts provided different methods of teaching the two and provide circumstances that could hinder proper speaking and presenting. Chapter seven deals with a variety of linguistic skills and sequential analysis of the each linguistic skill starting with what experts have to say about certain skills in languages. These skills include listening, reading, writing, speaking, presenting and answering questions. This chapter further looks at the effects of mastering such skills or lack thereof in the performance of the learners in their examinations. The research further covers the capabilities of teachers to dealing with linguistic skills in their fields before exploring the question of a national language in South Africa. Chapter eight is an epilogue part of the research which looks into aspects of analyses of the skills as presented in the research. More views for analysis are presented in this part of the closing arguments which is followed by recommendations on the language skills presented and the conclusion is rendered.
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