Free Afrikaans Graded Readers for Beginners & Intermediate Learners

Get free Afrikaans graded readers and practice reading. For absolute beginners, beginners, and intermediate learners.

Afrikaans graded readers are one of the best ways to start reading Afrikaans. You pick up vocabulary, learn grammar in context, and improve your overall Afrikaans along the way.

Here, you’ll find AfrikaansPod101’s graded readers, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. And as a new member, you can download 2 Afrikaans graded reader PDFs for FREE.

Two free Afrikaans graded reader books from AfrikaansPod101 for Absolute Beginner and Beginner levels

Afrikaans Graded Readers: Beginner to Intermediate

Afrikaans Learning Material

Reading Afrikaans is actually easy when you start at the right level.

That’s why our Afrikaans graded readers are organized by levels, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. So, if you know the Afrikaans alphabet, start with Absolute Beginner. You start with simple words and phrases and we’ll build you to Beginner and Intermediate levels.

For the best experience, read these books inside our Afrikaans learning program, where you can listen to the audio as you read and see the translations.

Absolute Beginner Afrikaans Graded Readers

Starting from zero? These readers start you off with simple Afrikaans words and phrases along with illustrations. These basic readers help you practice reading basic Afrikaans, a few words at a time.

Beginner Afrikaans Graded Readers

Ready for complete Afrikaans sentences? Our beginner-level graded readers help you read full sentences and introduce new vocabulary and grammar along the way.

Intermediate Afrikaans Graded Readers

Want to take your Afrikaans reading skills to the next level? Intermediate-level materials challenge you with more complex passages, vocabulary, and grammar.

Ready to start reading Afrikaans at your level?

Get 2 free Afrikaans Graded Readers: You’ll get one Absolute Beginner book and one Beginner book to help you start reading Afrikaans at your level.

(You’ll find our complete series of books and lessons inside our Lesson Library.)

Learn More Than Just How to Read Afrikaans

Reading is just one part of learning Afrikaans.

If you want to learn Afrikaans, you’ll need more than just reading.

That’s why at AfrikaansPod101, you get a structured learning system that takes you from lesson 1 to 2 to 3… to conversational fluency.

Our lessons incorporate listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and dialogues… all within the span of a quick 3-15 minute lesson. The result? You learn Afrikaans fast with our comprehensive approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Afrikaans Graded Readers

What are Afrikaans graded readers?

Afrikaans graded readers are books written for learners at different levels and stages. They use words, grammar, sentence structures, and story lengths appropriate for learners at each stage.

Are Afrikaans graded readers good for beginners?

Yes. Graded readers ease you into reading Afrikaans without facing a wall of strange new words. Absolute beginners start with simple words and phrases, while more advanced learners can progress to longer passages.

Which Afrikaans graded reader should I start with?

Start with the lowest level that matches your current Afrikaans ability. If you are new to learning Afrikaans, get an Absolute Beginner graded reader.

Are Afrikaans graded readers free?

You can download two free Afrikaans graded reader PDFs on this page. If you want more, check out our Extensive Reading Series inside the AfrikaansPod101 Lesson Library which you can access for free with a 7-Day Premium Trial.

How do Afrikaans graded readers help me learn Afrikaans?

Afrikaans graded readers improve your reading skills by introducing vocabulary and grammar at a level you can understand. As you progress, you’ll get longer sentences and more complex passages, helping you read more and more Afrikaans.

Are Afrikaans graded readers better than Afrikaans children’s books?

Afrikaans children’s books are written for native Afrikaans-speaking children and may contain words that learners don’t know. Graded readers are created specifically for learners like you.

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