Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken natively in South Africa and Namibia, and to a lesser extent in Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is not only spoken by (77% of all) coloured and (58% of all) white people in South Africa, but also 11 different cultural groups speak Afrikaans as a home, second or third language. You may have trouble speaking it the first time you try, but practice with our list of free online courses makes perfect!
List of free online Afrikaans Courses
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Afrikaans Delivered by Heins Universe
The website gives straightforward Afrikaans’ language basics with English meaning in text. -
My Languages: Learn Basic Afrikaans
The website offers Basic Afrikaans language materials that is helpful for foreign persons. It is a must for those who plan to go to South Africa as it is the major spoken language there. -
Speak Afrikaans within minutes
Perhaps not your first option when it comes to learn Afrikaans. It has plenty of background information but not as much training sessions. The ones that exist are good though. -
OpenLanguages: Afrikaans
A well-made online course with many chapters that will teach you the basics of Afrikaans. -
Easy Afrikaans
This is the typical, simple, text-based, free online course. It will teach you the basics of Afrikaans and is a good place to start your learnings online.