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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

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Afrikaans. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Afrikaans on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All AfrikaansPod101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the... Show more

Have you ever returned to AfrikaansPod101 lessons you’ve completed? Accessing a lesson once is enough to learn more Afrikaans. But to master what you’ve learned, to understand Afrikaans the second you hear it, to read with just a quick glance, and to speak smoothly, without thinking... you need to review. In this blog post, you’ll learn the 5 review tactics and learning tools that will truly sharpen your Afrikaans (all of which I’ve been able to resources for on AfrikaansPod101.com). Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Afrikaans Language from the Beginning! 1. Listen to lines over and over again! One of the best ways to learn Afrikaans (or any language) is to listen to native speakers over and... Show more

Hi Listener, Want to speak more Afrikaans in 2017? You need exposure to native Afrikaans conversation from day 1. You need a native Afrikaans speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. And you get all of that in every single AfrikaansPod101 lesson. In fact, we’re starting up a brand new season just in time for the New Year! Starting January 2nd, 2017, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons of Audio and Video Lessons to get you mastering Afrikaans the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s AfrikaansPod101’s Lesson Schedule: Monday: - Beginner Lesson (From February) Tuesday: - Video Series - Listening Comprehension Thursday: - Throwback... Show more

Every Afrikaans learner will have these fears – “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” “What if I never reach my goals?” Afrikaans learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of? In this blog post, we’re killing the top 4 Afrikaans learning fears – 1) what are the fears learners tend to have the most and 2) how you can overcome them! Here are the top 4 language learning fears according to our users: 1. “I’m not good enough to start speaking yet.” Do you feel like you’re not good enough to start speaking yet? It’s a pretty common fear or misconception that most learners have. Here’s how you overcome it: The best way to get good at... Show more

Discover 3 ways that Afrikaans learning games and video games can help you learn and master Afrikaans faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Afrikaans Language from the Beginning! Can You Learn Afrikaans Using Games? Yes, Afrikaans learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Afrikaans faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Afrikaans fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn Afrikaans with... Show more

Not only is it possible to learn Afrikaans in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort. With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Afrikaans in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like AfrikaansPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Afrikaans or any other new language in your car. Create Your Free Account and Learn Afrikaans from... Show more

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Afrikaans slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Afrikaans slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Afrikaans? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Afrikaans or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Afrikaans Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study... Show more

There are plenty of destinations where you can get by with English, but sometimes you want to do better than just ‘get by’. Here are 6 reasons you should learn the basics of the language of your next trip destination. 1. You will be able to discover your destination better than other tourists. Getting by is one thing, but actually experiencing a trip abroad is quite another. No amount of guidebooks and online research can compensate for a basic lack of language ability. Speaking the language of your destination permits you to explore that destination beyond the regular tourist traps. Your language skills will not only allow you to dig into all the hidden gems of your destination, but they will also allow you to mingle with the... Show more