Teach Yourself Afrikaans

Teach Yourself Afrikaans has been written for students with no previous experience who wish to study Afrikaans at home.
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Book title: Teach Yourself Afrikaans
Authors: Helena van Schalkwyk
Type: Afrikaans Guide
Imprint: Lifestyle
Publisher: Random House Struik
Fully revised & updated edition. Cape Town, South Africa 2012
ISBN 9781432300029 / ISBN 978-1-4323-0002-9
Softcover, 13x20 cm, 248 pages

Description: Teach Yourself Afrikaans

This completely revised and updated edition of Teach Yourself Afrikaans is for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans. It has been written for students with no previous experience or knowledge of the language, and is especially aimed at those who wish to study at home. The grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Afrikaans are introduced in carefully graded stages, and are illustrated with examples and exercises. Spoken Afrikaans is also given close attention, with examples of everyday conversations, and a detailed section on pronunciation. By working through the exercises and examples in this book, the student will gain a good basic knowledge of Afrikaans as it is spoken every day.

Content: Teach Yourself Afrikaans

Introduction
Pronunciation key
In die kantoor - In the office
Laat ek u voorstel - Let me introduce you
Hoe groot is jou gesin? - How big is your family?
Hoe kom ek by ... ? - How do I get to ... ?
Beroepe - Careers
Reis en verblyf - Travel and accommodation
By die hotel - At the hotel
Hoe laat is dit? - What is the time?
Waar woon u? - Where do you live?
Kos en inkopies - Food and shopping
Betaal - Pay
In die stad - In the city
Wat maak ons vanaand? - What should we do tonight?
Die poskantoor en bank - The post office and bank
Soek u werk? - Are you looking for work?
Motorbestuur - Driving a car
Gesondheid - Health
In die buitelug - Out of doors
Landbou, mynbou en nywerheid - Agriculture, mining and industry
Kultuur - Culture
Key to the Exercises
Afrikaans-English Vocabulary
Index to Grammar Notes