Afrikaans Language Course Details
About the Language
Afrikaans is mainly spoken in South Africa and Namibia with smaller numbers of speakers in Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Due to the emigration of many Afrikaners, there are an additional estimated 300,000 Afrikaans-speakers in the United Kingdom, with other substantial communities found in Brussels, Belgium; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Perth, Australia, Toronto, Canada; and Auckland, New Zealand.
Originated in Dutch in the 17th century, Afrikaans belongs to the West Germanic family of languages. Spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia, there are also speakers of Afrikaans in Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Germany, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Most of its vocabulary has been inherited from languages like Portuguese, Malay, Bantu and Khoisan languages.
Why Learn Afrikaans?
In South Africa, most people can understand English but it is not the language that majority of Afrikaners are most comfortable with. Whether you are planning to visit South Africa for business or pleasure, learning a bit of Afrikaans will help you get to know the people better, and that will undoubtedly enrich your travel experience and know about this wonderfully blessed land. Kom saam (come along) — give Afrikaans a try!!
Learners in this level will learn and understand simple sentences descriptions used in everyday life but only use in isolated words and expressions without real grammatical content. You will learn the basic grammar and the preparatory module of this course deals with the pronunciation.
At this level, short and simple conversation will be taught. For example, you can explain how to get somewhere or introduce yourself and you can ask for information. You most of all need practical knowledge of the language in daily life. The student masters certain example sentences and knows how to write them.
The students in this level will learn how to deal with elementary grammar and vocabulary will be revised and extended, simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and describe certain given topics. You will also learn constructions which are typical of a more formal register: the passive (objective messages), the relative clauses (defining).
In this level, you will be able to interact with spontaneity and produce detailed texts and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. At end of the course you can write simple texts on familiar topics, enabling you to acquire useful reading strategies and you will also extend your practical vocabulary.
In this level, you will be able to interact with spontaneity and produce detailed texts and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. At end of the course you can write simple texts on familiar topics, enabling you to acquire useful reading strategies and you will also extend your practical vocabulary.
A thorough understanding of everyday Afrikaans is acquired at this level. Student can express themselves in spoken and written in professional situations and can easily understand virtually everything heard or read. At this level, the written skills will be practiced using complex linguistic, literary and scientific texts. The learner can effectively summarize information from varied sources in a best way.
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General Course
General Afrikaans language course is for adults who want to sharpen their speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities in Afrikaans .
For Juniors
Junior Afrikaans language course is for kids, ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to learn Afrikaans language.
Corporate & Business
One-to-one Afrikaans lessons are for corporate & businesses who want to get skilled in Afrikaans language quickly.
For Professional
This course is for professionals who want to study Afrikaans in a specific area, such as nursing, law, aviation, and hospitality etc.
Test Prepration
This course is for students who want to prepare for Afrikaans proficiency tests to improve job prospects or gain admission into a university.
Teacher Training Course
Teacher Training in Afrikaans language program is for those who want to make their career in teaching line. Learn and get trained to teach Afrikaans language.
University Program
This program is for students who want to graduate in Afrikaans Language. All bachelor, master, & doctoral programs are available in this segment.
Specialty Program
Specialty Afrikaans course is for those who want to learn Afrikaans and participate in activities, such as travel, sports, arts, food, culture, and more.
Course Levels
Class Details
- Modes: Online, Regular
- Students: Max 5 Per Class
- Course Teachers: 01
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Language: Afrikaans
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