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Lesson LibrarySurvival Phrases Season 2
Absolute Beginner
Survival Phrases Season 2
In this series, you'll learn vital Afrikaans phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to South Africa. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, and more!
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Contents
25 Audio Lessons
1

South African Restaurant: How Many People?

Learn how to answer the first question you are asked at a restaurant

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
2

South African Restaurant: Reserving a Table

Learn what to say when reserving a table at a restaurant

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
3

South African Restaurant: Attracting the Attention of Your Waiter

Learn how to attract the attention of a waiter

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
4

South African Restaurant: Getting the Bill

Learn how to ask for the bill at a restaurant

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
5

Is There a South African Store Nearby Here?

Learn how to ask for the location of a specific store

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
6

Can You Take My Picture in South Africa?

Learn how to ask others to take a photo for you

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
7

May I Take Your Picture in South Africa?

Learn how to ask someone’s permission to take a picture

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
8

How Do You Say This In Afrikaans?

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
9

Write It Down in Afrikaans, Please.

Learn how to ask someone, "Write it down please"

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
10

How Do You Read This in Afrikaans?

Learn another phrase that will give you the tools to learn Afrikaans from people around you

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
11

Hotel: Part 1 - Checking Into Your South African Hotel

Learn everything you need to know for checking into a hotel

Audio
 • 9 Minutes
12

Hotel: Part 2 - Checking Out Of Your South African Hotel

Learn how to ask for particular things at a hotel

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
13

South African Foreign Exchange

Learn words and phrases for exchanging foreign currency

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
14

Admissions - One Please in South Africa

Learn how to open the doors to South Africa's many attractions

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
15

Do You Have an English Guide in South Africa?

Learn how to ask about English versions of guidebooks

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
16

How Do You Eat This South African Food?

Learn how to ask, "How do you eat this?"

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
17

Asking for Help! in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask for help and to call the police

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
18

Explaining Symptoms in Afrikaans

Learn key phrases to tell pharmacists what kind of medicine you need

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
19

Renting a South African Car

Learn how to rent a car, scooter, or bike

Audio
 • 9 Minutes
20

Weather in South Africa

Learn how to talk about the weather

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
21

What Time Is It in South Africa?

Learn how to ask about the time

Audio
 • 9 Minutes
22

What Time Does It Open in South Africa?

Learn how to ask about the business hours of a store

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
23

I Like It and I Don't Like It in Afrikaans

Learn how to state your likes and dislikes

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
24

High Frequency Afrikaans Adjectives

Learn some useful and high-frequency adjectives to express feelings

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
25

Nationality in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "Where are you from?"

Audio
 • 5 Minutes