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Afrikaans Lessons in East London

Your boss passed a comment today, which you didn’t understand. You grinned, hunched down over your computer and concentrated like crazy on nothing on your screen. The comment had been in Afrikaans, and you didn’t know whether to be pleased, sad or offended! What did he mean when he said, “maar jy lyk fraai’? It had been in Afrikaans, a language you did not fully understand. Had you understood, you would have been able to respond appropriately!

You client is Afrikaans-speaking and you want to impress her by addressing her concern in her mother tongue. You want to be respectful and impress your soon-to-be in-laws by expressing your intentions in their mother tongue. This is deemed by some to be deeply respectful and an acknowledgement of them as people and a recognition of their culture and traditions- everything they hold dear!

One thing will be abundantly clear to you: you have to take Afrikaans lessons. You will soon find yourself typing Afrikaans tutor near me into a Google search.

Why Study Afrikaans?

For all the reasons above ... and more. It is regarded as quite an easy language to learn and may totally change your outlook on life and how you view it in a country like South Africa. It may lead you to a far deeper understanding of people who deem themselves to be Afrikaners, a group which is very proud of their language, culture and traditions. You may impress your colleagues to such an extent that you’ll soon be invited to their homes to enjoy a braai or ‘n koppie boere troos. Embarking on this little journey of learning Afrikaans, a language foreign to you, may lead to a greater level of understanding between people and could, ultimately, have a very positive impact on the whole act of nation-building.

A learner/ student, seeking to improve his/her grades in written or spoken Afrikaans, would definitely benefit from interaction with a native Afrikaans speaker. Here, immersion may be the ideal route to follow.

Parents may like to hook up with a tutor who will travel to their homes, assisting their off-spring at home, while they continue to work from home or complete household chores. Some of these tutors may be full-time teachers who have an in-depth knowledge of Afrikaans at the learner’s level. They are, thus, able to provide focussed and directed support at the point where the learner needs it.

High school learners may enjoy working with someone close to their own age and may then select a young under-graduate who is available to tutor them online. These students, having themselves recently matriculated with an outstanding level of achievement, are in a great position to guide someone who can be regarded as a peer. They can clear up any misconceptions based on the own experiences: a wonderful resource for a young person, who may feel well understood by a young tutor. Alternately, the tutor can also be a high school teacher who has many years of experience in the teaching and examining (testing) of Afrikaans at high school- and matric level. An added advantage would be if this tutor marks at matric level or is an examiner who sets these school-leaving examinations.

Under-graduates would have highly qualified graduates and doctoral students or university lectures available to facilitate their learning and guide them through the drafting of assignments and presenting arguments in a coherent, logical, professional manner.

There is a wealth of experience for learners to choose from!

Where to Study Afrikaans in East London

East London is a relatively safe urban area and is the gateway to the South Africa’s Wild Coast with its wilderness areas and pristine, breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Study options in this city, are plenty and varied.

Several highly regarded schools are found in this coastal city, which offer Afrikaans as a subject from pre-school grades all the way up to matric. Institutions of higher learning, colleges (private and public) and universities also have Afrikaans as a course of study. It may be offered as a subject on its own right up to doctoral level or be offered as a first- or second language among in a package that can be followed as part of a B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) degree, ideal for someone who has a passion for languages.

The number of private institutions offering Afrikaans abound. One agency has a programme called Afrikaans for Travel which is designed to assist you with aspects such as vocabulary, listening, reading, pronunciation, grammar and writing. They cater for all ages: from toddlers to high school learners and adults, who can be accommodated at all levels: beginner, intermediary and advanced. Their coursework can help you perform better on a test, stand out at work or maybe just improve your conversation skills. Coursework can also be adapted to suit your particular need, e.g. having you follow a course which offers Business Afrikaans.

Finding a Tutor in East London    

Superprof, alone has at a selection of tutors available across the city, with rates from as low as R20, making this an awesome option to consider. A great aid to help you on your way, empower you and boost your confidence, Superprof has tutors who will go out of their way to set you off on the right foot.  They love to support their learners/students and are truly passionate about Afrikaans, as well as teaching and learning. They’re a truly flexible bunch; some will travel and tutor you right in the comfort and security of your own home, while others will connect with you remotely. Some are comfortable to do either. The first lesson with one of our professional, vetted and well qualified tutors is usually at no charge to you. This sample lesson or ‘taster’ would put you in a position to gauge which tutor best matches your specific needs. You can also compare the different Superprof tutors quickly as they are all present in one e-space and all in the same format, making your task so much easier!

The choice of options is wide! The choice is yours! So, no further procrastinating: get online and hook up with one of our super tutors today! Jy sal dit nie berou nie! Jou baas sal jou nooit weer kan uitvang nie!