Hallo! Learn Afrikaans
Afrikaans grew at the Cape from Dutch in contact with Khoi, Malay and enslaved communities. Its grammar is famously regular, making it fast to learn.
From the Kaapse Klopse to Karoo farm stalls and Namaqualand flowers, Afrikaans spans many communities and dialects, including Kaaps.
~7 million first-language speakers
Course levels
Beginner A1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Elementary A2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Intermediate B1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Upper-Intermediate B2
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Advanced C1
12 automated lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 games · 1 assignment
Starter phrases with pronunciation
Hallo
Hello
HAH-loh
Hoe gaan dit?
How are you?
hoo khaan dit
Goed dankie
Well, thank you
khoot DUNK-ee
Wat is jou naam?
What is your name?
vut is yoh naam
Ek wil graag help hê
I would like some help
ek vil khraakh help hair
Totsiens
Goodbye
TOT-seens
Included learning materials
Learner workbook
Printable PDF and Word workbook per level, styled like this site.
Children's book
Illustrated story set in the provinces where the language lives.
Phrase dictionary
Thematic dictionary with pronunciation for every entry.
Audio pack
Downloadable pronunciation drills for offline practice.
Enrolled students download every Afrikaans workbook, children's book and dictionary from their dashboard.