- Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken by about 17.5 million people in South Africa, Namibia and parts of Botswana and Zimbabwe.
- This page contains a course in Afrikaans Reading where you can practice your comprehension and understanding of the Afrikaans sample text.
- It is estimated that in total more than 20 million people understand Afrikaans. It is the native language of 7 million people in South Africa alone.
- The Afrikaans language is a West Germanic language. Primarily originating from the Dutch language in the 17th century, Afrikaans also has clear linguistic...
- The Afrikaans language is a West Germanic language spoken by about 10 million people in South Africa and Namibia as well as in parts of Botswana and Zimbabwe.
- Yet while it may be controversial, Afrikaans is a vibrant language. According to the 2011 census, it is South Africa’s third most spoken-at-home language.
- Afrikaans is a South African born language which developed in the Cape as a mixture of cultures came to reside here, becoming an official language in 1961.
- If you are about to travel to South Africa, this is exactly what you are looking for! We will teach you: How to say Hello! and Goodbye in Afrikaans!
- So, a mere 13% of South Africans speak the language Afrikaans, some even blocking it from their memory. That’s how oppressive it felt to them.