So, you know how to say "I'm sorry" in Afrikaans, and these are likely of the most important phrases to learn. Because no matter what language you speak, you're probably going to get angry at some point, say things you don't mean and then have to apologize for it. Yet, knowing how to get angry in Afrikaans has benefits too! Read on for more about that, also how it's all easily done through AfrikaansPod101! There are some serious upsides to getting angry: When your boundaries are being ignored, and the offender refuses to heed a gentle, civil admonition, showing your anger might be the only way to get your point across with good effect. Anger can give you negotiating power, research has shown. Furthermore can anger be a good motivator.... Show more

Freedom Day is one of the most significant holidays in South Africa, marking the date in 1994 that non-whites and alien residents were allowed to vote freely in an election. In this article, you’ll learn a little bit about the history of this holiday, how it’s celebrated, and more information about Freedom Day. Let’s get started! 1. Why is Freedom Day Important? On National Freedom Day, South Africa celebrates the date in 1994 that the country’s first free and demokraties ("democratic" ) elections were held. This took place after the time of apartheid and marked a nuwe era ("new era" ) for South Africa. Now, all citizens eighteen or older were allowed to vote in a fair election, regardless of their rasse ("race"),... Show more

Prepositions in Afrikaans (called voorsetsels), like those in English, have one function only: to clarify the relationship between different concepts or words in a sentence. Look, for instance, at this one: "The girl stood under the umbrella." Here, the relationship between the concepts "the girl stood" and "the umbrella" is explained by the preposition "under." This is important, because prepositions impact meaning—the girl didn't stand "on top of," "next to," or "over" the umbrella (all of these are prepositions, too); she stood "under" it. In both English and Afrikaans, prepositions are easily confused with conjunctions (or voegwoorde). However, the differences between them are easy to discern once you know what to look out for. ... Show more

Want to have easy access to your Afrikaans friend's hearth and heart? Learn which holidays they observe and the life events they celebrate, and you're nearly there! Then, it will be good to know what messages they use on these occasions, including how to say "Happy Birthday" in Afrikaans, for instance. Another important one to know is "Happy New Year!" in Afrikaans. We teach you these and many more at AfrikaansPod101, ideal for learning without stress or struggle! Celebrating these life events is an excellent way to practice your Afrikaans and learn how to pronounce these phrases like native speakers do. Improve your vocabulary and overall speaking skills with these handy phrases. Using these, and engaging with your Afrikaans friend when... Show more

Finding yourself in Afrikaans company, it can be difficult to start conversations if you're not a native speaker. The weather is a classic conversation starter, as the weather is always there, everywhere and for everyone! In South Africa, the weather and climate are temperate and pleasant in most areas, and, aside from its breathtaking beauty, the country is a top tourist destination for this reason. At AfrikaansPod101, we know how the weather can make or break a holiday or a stay! Therefore, we give you the most important facts about the weather South Africa experiences, and supply you with Afrikaans weather phrases. This way, you can start talking about weather in Afrikaans any time and plan your travels wisely. But first—what's the... Show more

In sentences, adjectives are used to describe nouns, such as: "the brave boy." ("Brave" is the adjective, and "boy" is the noun in this clause.) These words, like adverbs, make any spoken or written language come alive, as they paint pictures that help us better understand what we read or hear. AfrikaansPod101 provides you with multiple lists of adjectives in Afrikaans, in both text and sound formats, and with context! With practice, and by applying what you learn in these lessons, you’ll soon know how to use adjectives in Afrikaans. Table of Contents What are Adjectives in Afrikaans? List of the Top 100+ Afrikaans Adjectives Short Exercise to Spot Afrikaans Adjectives AfrikaansPod101 Can Help You Use Afrikaans Adjectives... Show more

What better way to learn a language than through movies and TV shows?! At AfrikaansPod101, we encourage you to binge-watch these—a fantastic way to train your ear to Afrikaans dialects and accents, get used to how it’s spoken by native speakers, and learn about the culture! Fortunately, these days it's not so difficult to find Afrikaans shows and movies, using Showmax. Showmax South Africa is an online video-streaming service similar to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, with a great collection of Afrikaans gems of the screen. Further, Showmax Afrikaans content covers a wide variety of genres and storylines. Subscription works the same as it does on other online streaming services. The only drawback is that it may not be available where you... Show more

Depending on where you live, you most likely know what Valentine’s Day is, and celebrate (or dread) it every year. But what do Valentine’s Day traditions in South Africa look like? In this article, you’ll learn about how South Africans express their love for significant others on this day and more fun facts about Valentine’s Day in South Africa. If you want to learn romantic Afrikaans phrases to use on Valentine's Day, check out our Afrikaans Love Phrases blog too! 1. What is Valentine’s Day? As you probably know, Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for couples to express their love (liefde) and appreciation for each other. In South Africa, Valentine’s Day is a huge deal, and lovers will go out of their way for each other... Show more

If you're looking to find a formal Afrikaans school of etiquette, South Africa will disappoint you, as there is none. This is mainly because the country is home to over a dozen different ethnicities and cultures, and they all have their own etiquette! Some overlap, but this is often called a South African trait, such as their gregarious nature. Most Afrikaners will treat you as well as—or better than—you treat them! Don't let the lack of distinct etiquette guidelines worry you, though, because at AfrikaansPod101, we teach you culturally-relevant lessons! This will prepare you properly for a visit to the country, speaking Afrikaans. In this lesson, we look at etiquette in Afrikaans-speaking populations in South Africa and how it’s used in... Show more

It's obvious that knowing how to read the calendar in another culture's language is very important, especially if you're planning to work in that country. Showing up on the wrong day for an interview because you didn't know that Dinsdag meant "Tuesday" could cost you a lot! At AfrikaansPod101, we teach you the Afrikaans months of the year, as well as the days of the week and much more, to ensure this never happens! Read on for simple vocabulary, and learn how to say "week," "month," and "date," in Afrikaans. And afterwards, we’ll also be taking a look at important dates pertaining to South African holidays. Table of Contents Background - The Gregorian Calendar The Calendar Months of the Year in Afrikaans The Calendar Days of the... Show more