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Learn Afrikaans Language
South Africa has
eleven official languages -
Afrikaans,
English,
Southern Ndebele,
Northern Sotho,
Sotho,
Swati,
Tsonga,
Tswana,
Venda,
Xhosa and
Zulu - all technically equal with other, although some are more widely spoken
than others. Additionally there are eight other recognized but non-official languages
(Fanagalo, Khoe, Lobedu, Nama, Northern Ndebele, Phuthi, San and South African Sign Language),
and also significant populations in the country who speak other European
(especially
German,
Greek and
Portuguese),
or South Asian
(especially Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu) languages.
Please scroll down, or click on one of the following, for:
If you want to learn Afrikaans, here is some software that may help:
Here are some web sites to help you learn Afrikaans:
Here are some books about learning to speak Afrikaans:
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By Ahmed Zayed
Amazon.com
Released: 2011-12-27
Kindle Edition
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Afrikaans is spoken by 6 million native speakers in South Africa, or 13.3 percent of the population, it is the third most spoken mother tongue in the country. Afrikaans mainly spoken in South Africa and Namibia. It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its seventeenth century dialects, and was historically referred to as Cape Dutch. Although Afrikaans borrowed from languages such as Malay, Portuguese, the Bantu languages, or the Khoisan languages, an estimated 90 to 95 percent of Afrikaans vocabulary is ultimately of Dutch origin. Therefore, differences with Dutch often lie in a more regular morphology, grammar, and spelling of Afrikaans. There is a degree of mutual intelligibility between the two languages—especially in written form—although it is easier for Dutch-speakers to understand Afrikaans than the other way round. |
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By Bruce Donaldson
Routledge
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Colloquial Afrikaans is the ideal introduction the modern language as spoken in South Africa and Namibia
Written by an experienced teacher of the language, the course offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Afrikaans. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
What makes Colloquial Afrikaans your best choice for language learning? * designed for both independent study and class use
* lots of exercises with full answer key
* clear, concise grammar notes
* comprehensive Afrikaans-English and English-Afrikaans glossaries
By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Afrikaans on a broad range of everyday topics.
Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on CD/MP3 format, or comes included in the great value Colloquials Pack. |
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By Lydia McDermott
McGraw-Hill
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It's easy to teach yourself Afrikaans! Complete Afrikaans with Two Audio CDs: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Afrikaans, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Afrikaans with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society. The accompanying audio CDs include audio exercises--performed by native speakers--that reinforce communicative skills. Features: - Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience
- Tests in the book to keep track of your progress
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By Helena van Schalkwyk
McGraw-Hill
Paperback (256 pages)
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This book offers an introduction to Afrikaans for the student with no previous knowledge of the language, especially those who wish to study at home. Grammar, syntax and vocabulary are introduced in stages, and exercises are provided. There is also a guide to pronunciation. |
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By Lydia McDermott
McGraw-Hill
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Cocktails in Capetown? Teach yourself Afrikaans! With Teach Yourself it's possible for virtually anyone to learn and experience the languages of the world, from Afrikaans to Zulu; Ancient Greek to Modern Persian; Beginner's Latin to Biblical Hebrew. Follow any of the Teach Yourself Language Courses Audiopackages at your own pace or use them as a supplement to formal courses. These complete courses are professionally designed for self-guided study, making them one of the most enjoyable and easy to use language courses you can find. Audiopackages include an instructional paperback book and two companion 60-minute audio CDs. Prepared by experts in the language, each course begins with the basics and gradually promotes the student to a level of smooth and confident communication, including: - Step-by-step guide to pronunciation and grammar
- Regular and irregular verb tables
- Plenty of practice exercises and answers
- Practical vocabulary and a bilingual glossary
- Clear, uncluttered, and user-friendly layout
- An exploration of the culture
- And much more
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By Lydia McDermott
McGraw-Hill
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It's easy to teach yourself Afrikaans! Complete Afrikaans: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Afrikaans, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Afrikaans with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society. Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language |
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By P. W. J Groenewald
Shuter
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By P. W. Groenwald
Brill Academic Pub
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By P.W.J. Groenewald
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