Overview
This course is designed to help learners develop a strong foundation in Afrikaans, covering essential skills such as grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will start with the basics—greetings, sentence structure, and common phrases before progressing to more advanced topics like complex sentence construction, idiomatic expressions, and formal writing. Alongside language skills, the course explores South African culture and traditions, helping learners understand the context in which Afrikaans is spoken. Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and real-life applications, students will gain confidence in using Afrikaans for school, work, and daily life. Suitable for
Who is the course suitable for?
Grades 4-12, adults, and expats, this course ensures a well-rounded learning experience, making Afrikaans easier and more enjoyable to master.
How does the course work?
This course includes 8 different categories. Each category has a variation of topics and each topic requires a specific amount of hours to complete. After a lesson students will be able to refine their skills by using Google Classroom with the support of their tutor. Students will also be able to go back and review important notes from completed lessons.
How do I dedicate a specific topic within my package?
You will be able to designate the hours included in your package to certain topics.
How much time should be dedicated to a topic or a category?
Depending on the student, the amount of time needed will vary. As your lessons progress, your tutor will guide you on when it is okay to move on to the next topic and will work with you to adjust based on your individual needs and progress.
Before starting the course you will be consulted via a Skype video call so that I can:
1. Learn more about you.
2. Show you how to use/set up Google Classroom and Khan Academy.
3. Help you set lesson topics, dates, times, and achievable goals.
4. Allow you to become more comfortable within the online learning environment.
What do I need to learn online?
1. An internet connection with a speed of 10mbps.
2. A computer or laptop.
3. A webcam (preferred, but not necessary).
4. A comfortable spot in your home.
5. An email address.
What are the 8 categories within Afrikaans?
1. Introduction to Afrikaans
Learning the history and significance of Afrikaans helps you understand its role in South Africa while mastering basic greetings and expressions makes everyday interactions easier.
You will learn:
The history and significance of Afrikaans in South Africa.
Basic greetings, introductions, and common expressions.
The cultural context of Afrikaans usage.
2. Grammar Basics
A solid grasp of nouns, pronouns, sentence structure, and verb tenses ensures you can form proper sentences and communicate clearly in different situations.
You will learn:
Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.
Sentence structure and word order.
Verb conjugation and tenses (present, past, future).
3. Vocabulary Building & Reading
Expanding your vocabulary with common phrases helps you express yourself better, while reading Afrikaans texts improves recognition and comprehension.
You will learn:
Common phrases for daily use (school, work, home, travel).
How to read simple Afrikaans texts.
To use word associations and memory techniques.
4. Speaking & Listening Practice
Practicing conversations and listening to Afrikaans boosts confidence in real-life interactions and improves pronunciation.
You will learn:
Conversational Afrikaans for real-life scenarios.
To recognize spoken Afrikaans.
Pronunciation tips and tricks.
5. Writing Skills
Learning to write sentences, letters, and paragraphs helps with schoolwork, emails, and daily communication, while focusing on spelling and punctuation ensures.
You will learn:
To construct simple sentences and paragraphs.
Writing letters and short texts.
How to spell and Punctuate.
6. Comprehension & Reading Practice
Understanding texts and identifying key details makes it easier to follow instructions, read stories, and engage with Afrikaans content.
You will learn:
To Understand Afrikaans stories and dialogues.
Identifying key information in texts.
Improving reading fluency.
7. Advanced Topics
Mastering complex sentence structures and idiomatic expressions helps you sound more natural and express abstract ideas with confidence.
You will learn:
How to form complex sentence structures.
Formal Afrikaans and idiomatic expressions.
To express opinions and abstract ideas.
Cultural Insights & Real-Life Applications
Exploring South African culture and common sayings deepens your understanding of Afrikaans and how it’s used in everyday life.
You will learn:
South African traditions and customs.
Language and its role in culture.
Common Afrikaans proverbs and sayings.
8. Practical Application
You will practice:
Final conversation practice.
Writing a short essay or personal introduction in Afrikaans.
Practical scenarios and feedback session.