Can You Really Learn Afrikaans Alone? Learning a language on your own or without traditional classroom instruction may seem quite daunting at first. What if you run into questions? How do you stay motivated and on track to achieving goals? Don’t worry, not only is it possible to learn Afrikaans or any language without traditional classroom instruction: AfrikaansPod101 has created the world’s most advanced and extensive online language learning system. Not only is AfrikaansPod101 specifically designed to help you with learning a language on your own, it’s actually faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional classroom options! Let’s look at some of the benefits of learning Afrikaans or any language alone. Also, don't... Show more

Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational Afrikaans well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real Afrikaans conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language. Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue.... Show more

Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like Afrikaans. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year. Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn Afrikaans in just a few short months! AfrikaansPod101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the... Show more

Planning to visit South Africa any time soon? You're in for a wonderful experience! The country is gorgeous, and the natives are gregarious and friendly by nature. Also, they love making new friends! By knowing how to say hello in Afrikaans, you'll have a decided advantage. When they see you can say "Hello" in Afrikaans, South Africans will be even more drawn to you during your visit or stay here. To quote one of the country's greatest and best-known leaders, Nelson Mandela: "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." So, learning to speak this beautifully expressive language at AfrikaansPod101 will also provide you with the best way to crawl... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Few things are more discouraging putting in the work and effort to learn a foreign language, only to not use it for a while and forget a large part of what you studied. Once you have a good handle on a language it’s not hard to practice it so that it stays in the forefront on your mind. In this post we’ll take a look a 5 practical ways you can make Afrikaans a part of your daily life so that you don’t forget the language. Enjoy! 1) Use language exchanges The idea behind a language exchange is that you find someone who fluently speaks your target language and is also learning your native language. During the exchange you spend half the time speaking in the language you’re learning (in this case Afrikaans), and the other half in... Show more

Learn a little Afrikaans everyday with the free Afrikaans Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!inkopery shopping (noun)Die huisvrouens doen hulle inkopies in die supermark.The housewives are shopping at the supermarket.Own a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Afrikaans Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Do you know any ways to wish someone a ‘Merry Christmas’ in Afrikaans? AfrikaansPod101 brings you easy-to-learn translations and the correct pronunciation of Afrikaans Christmas phrases! Christmas is the annual commemorative festival of Christ’s birth in the Western Christian Church. It takes place on December 25th and is usually celebrated with much food and fanfare! However, not all cultures celebrate Christmas. In some countries, Christmas is not even a public holiday! However, many countries have adapted Christmas and its religious meaning to tally with their own beliefs, or simply in acknowledgment of the festival’s importance to other cultures. If you want to impress native Afrikaans speakers with culturally-appropriate... Show more

Learn a little Afrikaans everyday with the free Afrikaans Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!snaaks funny (adjective)Die snaakse man dans sonder 'n broek.The funny man is dancing without pants.Die mans lag vir iets snaaksThe men are laughing at something funny.kyk 'n snaakse storiewatch a funny showlag vir iets snaakslaugh at something funnysnaakse vliekfunny movieOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Afrikaans Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power - use these ones sincerely and often! Table of Contents 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Afrikaans Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31... Show more