Throwback Thursday

298

Clearing the Air in Afrikaans

Learn how to talk about emotions

297

Afrikaans June 2019 Review - A Brutally Honest Way to Improve Your Afrikaans

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

296

Do you Like Biltong?

Learn how to use the verbs "to like" and "to love"

295

Core Words: How to Say "Pizza," "Reading" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for fast food and common hobbies

294

An Interview with a South African Celebrity

Learn how to form different questions

293

Learn Afrikaans with the Best Lesson Library!

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

292

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Safari on the Garden Route

Learn about safaris on the Garden Route

291

A Tricky Business Situation in South Africa

Learn how to ask for specification, clarification, and confirmation

290

Popular Home-cooked Meals

Learn about the five most popular home-cooked meals in South Africa

289

Afrikaans September 2022 Review - Tipping Points - The Secret Signposts of Language Progress & Success

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

288

Money - Lesson Focus

Learn about South African rand notes and coins

287

Afrikaans May 2019 Review - 21 Ways to Break Your Routine & Master a Language

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

286

Common Actions

Learn words and phrases about common actions

285

How to Practice Listening

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

284

5 Effective Tips to Jumpstart Your Afrikaans Studying

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

283

The Best Tool for Beginners to Understand Afrikaans Conversations

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

282

Stop Translating in Your Head and Start Thinking in Afrikaans!

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

281

Shops or Services In Town

Learn about the five shops or services in town in South Africa

280

Are you hungry in Afrikaans?

Learn the question Are you hungry in Afrikaans? and how to answer it

279

I Like It and I Don't Like It in Afrikaans

Learn how to state your likes and dislikes

278

Afrikaans May 2020 Review - The Easiest Way to Start Writing

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

277

Life Events

Learn words and phrases about life events

276

Classroom

Learn words and phrases for the classroom

275

Music: Common Musical Instruments

Learn essential vocabulary about musical instruments

274

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Kayak with Crocodiles

Learn about kayaking with crocodiles

273

Top 10 South African Holidays and Festivals: Christmas Day

Learn about Christmas Day

272

Core Words: How to Say "Music," "Movie" and More!

Learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including morning activities and entertainment

8 Minutes • Video

271

5 Practical Ways You Can Use Afrikaans Every Day

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

270

Sports

Learn about the five most popular sports in South Africa

269

Using Negation

Learn how to say "not" and "don't have"

268

Astronomy

Learn essential common terms about astronomy

267

Where Are You Going?

Learn how to ask "Where are you going?"

266

Afrikaans August 2021 Review - The power of textbooks and digital detox

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

265

Arrive at the Right Time in South Africa

Learn how to tell the time in Afrikaans

264

Social Science Fields

Learn essential vocabulary about social science fields

263

Studying a Language

Learn words and phrases for studying a language

262

Expressions for Difficult Situations

Learn expressions for difficult situations

261

6 Ways to Learn New Words, Phrases & Speak More

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

260

Jewelry

Learn essential words related to jewelry

259

Personal Information: Common Administrative Terms

Learn essential vocabulary for talking about personal information and common administration

258

How long have you been studying Afrikaans?

Learn the question How long have you been studying Afrikaans? in Afrikaans and how to answer it

257

Manners

Learn how to say "Thank you"

256

How to Learn With Your Own Teacher

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

255

4 Hacks for Learning Afrikaans on “Autopilot”

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

254

Afrikaans December 2020 Review - How to Match Your Routine to Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

253

Going to See the South African Doctor

Learn the modal verbs kan and wil hê

252

Memorial Day

Learn words and phrases for Memorial Day

251

Fruits

Learn about the five most common fruits in South Africa

250

Why Speaking Afrikaans is the #1 Weakness [+Learning Hacks]

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

249

Afrikaans October 2020 Review - How to Match Your Routine to Language Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

248

World Continents and Territories

Learn essential vocabulary to talk about world continents and territories

247

Clothes

Learn words and phrases about clothes

246

I Don't Understand in Afrikaans

Learn how to say "I don't understand"

245

Is Your South African Car in Need of a Service?

Learn about discussing alternatives

244

Beverages

Learn about the five common beverages in South Africa

243

Where are You?

Learn how to ask where somebody is

242

Recreational Activities

Learn about the five most popular recreational activities in South Africa

241

Afrikaans July 2021 Review - When Routines Grow Stale. How to Learn More Language with a New Routine

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

240

Animals

Learn words and phrases about animals

239

Conversation About Family Well-being in Afrikaans - Dialogue

Learn how to talk about your family well-being

238

Afrikaans September 2021 Review - How to start conversations: Talking Points for Language Learners

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

237

The Pronunciation of Consonants in Afrikaans

Learn the Afrikaans consonant sounds

236

Introducing Yourself in Afrikaans

Learn how to introduce yourself

235

Asking How to Say Something in Afrikaans - Practice

Learn how to ask how a word is pronounced

234

Wedding

Learn essential vocabulary for celebrating a wedding

233

Entertainment

Learn words and phrases related to entertainment

232

Where did you learn Afrikaans?

Learn the question Where did you learn Afrikaans? in Afrikaans and how to answer it

231

Home Electronics

Learn words and phrases about home electronics

230

Self Introduction

Learn how to introduce yourself

229

What do you do?

Learn the question What do you do? in Afrikaans and how to answer it

228

Afrikaans April 2019 Review - How to write 1,000 words of Afrikaans in a 5 Minutes a Day

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

227

Fruit

Learn vocabulary about fruit

226

5 Historical Figures

Learn about the five most historical figures in South Africa

225

Crafts and Skills: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary about common terms related to crafts and skills

224

Conversation About Numbers in Afrikaans - Dialogue

Learn how to talk say numbers

223

Conversation About National Holidays in Afrikaans - Vocabulary

Learn how to talk about holiday plans

222

Making Plans

Learn how to make plans

221

Mammals

Learn words and phrases for different mammals

220

Why we offer you the Best Language Learning Podcast

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

219

Afrikaans October 2019 Review - The 3 Powerful Language Learning Lessons You'll Pick Up at the Gym

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

218

Why People Wear Glasses

Learn why people wear glasses and improve your reading skills

14 Minutes • Audio

217

Afrikaans March 2020 Review - The 20 Benefits of Learning Afrikaans

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

10 Minutes • Video

216

Currency in South Africa

Learn some phrases you can use while shopping

215

How to Read Prices

Learn how to say prices

214

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Learn the question Do you have any brothers or sisters? in Afrikaans and how to answer it

213

Asking When in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "when"

212

Top 10 South African Holidays and Festivals: Freedom Day

Learn about Freedom Day

211

Afrikaans August 2019 Review - 4 Rules for Staying Motivated with Afrikaans Learning

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month

210

Riding the Bus in South Africa, Part 2

Learn how to ask "What is the next stop?" as well as "Is [your stop] the next stop?"

209

Conversation About Numbers in Afrikaans - Practice

Learn how to talk say numbers

208

Must-Know Adverbs and Phrases for Connecting Thoughts

Learn must-know adverbs and phrases for connecting thoughts

207

Numbers 0-9

Learn how to count from 0 to 9

206

Top 10 Famous Persons in South Africa: Francois Pienaar

Learn about Francois Pienaar

205

Asking Where in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "where"

204

Vegetables

Learn about the five most common vegetables in South Africa

203

Popular Chain Stores

Learn about the five most popular chain stores in South Africa

202

Make a Mask!

Learn how to make a mask and improve your reading skills

201

Top 25 Afrikaans Phrases

Learn top 25 Afrikaans phrases

13 Minutes • Video

200

Do You Speak English? in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "Do you speak English?"

199

Clothing Related Actions

Learn vocabulary for clothing-related actions

198

Geography

Learn words and phrases about geography

197

The Zoo

Learn about what kinds of animals you find in a zoo and improve your reading skills

196

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: Long Walk to Freedom

Learn about the book: Long Walk to Freedom

195

Top 5 Reasons to Study Afrikaans

Learn the top five reasons you should be learning to speak Afrikaans right now

194

4 Habits of Successful Learners

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

193

Cars and Driving: Common Terms

Learn essential vocabulary and common terms related to car and driving

192

Top 10 South African Holidays and Festivals: New Year's Day

Learn about New Year's Day

191

Learn About Occupations in Afrikaans - Vocabulary

Learn how to talk about your occupation

190

Airport

Learn words and phrases about airports

189

Numbers 11-100

Learn how to count from 11-100

188

A Bad Breakup in South Africa

Learn how to make passive voice

187

National Holidays

Learn about five most important national holidays in South Africa

186

How to Practice Afrikaans with Native Speakers at Home and Abroad

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

185

Health Concerns

Learn words and phrases about health concerns

184

Doing a Presentation in Afrikaans

Learn how to give presentations

183

Painless Afrikaans Grammar

Learn some simple tricks to pick up Afrikaans grammar

182

How to Crush Your Learning Goals

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

181

Tableware

Learn words and phrases about tableware

180

How is it in Afrikaans?

Learn the question How is it? in Afrikaans and how to answer it

179

March Madness Basketball

Learn words and phrases for March Madness Basketball

178

School Subjects

Learn essential vocabulary for talking about school subjects

177

Cooking Related Actions

Learn words and phrases about cooking

176

Vehicles

Learn essential vocabulary for describing different vehicles

175

Religion

Learn important vocabulary for talking about religion

174

5 Self Study Strategies for Learning Afrikaans

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

173

Describing your Symptoms in Afrikaans

Learn how to express frequency and duration

172

Growing Plants

Learn about growing plants and improve your reading skills

171

At a Hotel

Learn words and phrases to use when staying at a hotel

170

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: Waiting for the Barbarians

Learn about the book: Waiting for the Barbarians

169

Top 10 Foods That Will Make You Live Longer

Learn top 10 foods that will make you live longer

168

War

Learn essential words needed when talking about war

167

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: Cape Town

Learn about Cape Town, South Africa

166

3 Practical Ways to Improve Your Afrikaans Listening Skills

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

165

Computers and Computing

Learn expressions about computers and computing

164

Are you Dreaming in Afrikaans of a Greek Holiday?

Learn how to use particles

11 Minutes • Audio

163

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Bartering at Hout Bay's Harbour Market

Learn about bartering at Hout Bay's Harbour Market

162

Afrikaans June 2020 Review - 10 Habits of Highly Effective Language Learners

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

9 Minutes • Video

161

How to Practice Reading

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

160

Your Face

Learn essential vocabulary related to one's face

159

Your Face

Learn words and phrases about faces

158

Counting 1-10 in Afrikaans

Learn how to count to ten

157

Body Functions

Learn words and phrases about body functions

156

Sports

Learn words and phrases about sports

155

Make Money Learning Languages

Discover effective strategies and tips for learning Afrikaans

154

Accessories

Learn words and phrases about accessories

153

Afrikaans March 2019 Review - How to Fight Language Learning Failure

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

152

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Lighthouse at the Cape of Storms

Learn about the lighthouse at the Cape of Storms

151

Vocabulary and Phrases at the Restaurant

Learn words and phrases at the restaurant

150

Making a Request in Afrikaans

Learn how to make requests from a conversation with mixed levels of formality

149

College and University

Learn essential words for talking about college and university

148

Do You Like South African Food?

Learn how to give your opinion about food

147

Must-Know Valentine's Day Vocabulary

Learn words and phrases for Valentine’s Day

146

Tornadoes

Learn about tornadoes and improve your reading skills

16 Minutes • Audio

145

Feeling Proud as Punch in South Africa

Learn about ordinal numbers

144

Animal Hairdos

Learn about animal hairdos and improve your reading skills

14 Minutes • Audio

143

Commuting to Work

Learn the expressions to use when commuting to work

142

How To Say "Happy New Year" in 34 Languages

Learn how to say "Happy New Year" in 34 languages

141

Job Search

Learn essential vocabulary for job searching process

140

Body Organs

Learn essential vocabulary for talking about organs of human body

139

An Afrikaans News Bulletin

Learn how to use compound-complex sentences

138

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: The Winelands

Learn about the Winelands

137

The Top One Million Words you Need to Know for April Fools' Day

Learn words and phrases that you need to know for April Fools' Day

136

Housework

Learn expressions about housework

135

Parts of My Body

Learn about the parts of the body and improve your reading skills

134

Can You Answer These 5 Questions About South Africa?

Learn five things that will help you make the most out of your travels

133

10 Ways to Save the Planet in Afrikaans

Learn how to save the planet in Afrikaans

10 Minutes • Video

132

Useful Phrases for Learning Afrikaans

Learn a few phrases you can use to understand Afrikaans better

13 Minutes • Audio

131

Where is the Bathroom? in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "Where is the bathroom?"

130

Position / Direction

Learn vocab related to positions and directions

129

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: Bitter Fruit

Learn about the book: Bitter Fruit

128

Afrikaans November Review - 10 Habits of Highly Effective Language Learners

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

9 Minutes • Video

127

Top 5 Important Phrases for Learning Afrikaans

Learn some common phrases you may hear every day while traveling in South Africa

126

Labor Day in the United States

Learn words and phrases for Labor Day in the United States

125

Weather in South Africa

Learn how to talk about the weather

124

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Adventures with Elephants

Learn about adventures with elephants

123

Jobs / Work

Learn words about jobs and work

122

Top 10 South African Holidays and Festivals: Human Rights Day

Learn about Human Rights Day

121

Plants

Learn about the five common plants in South Africa

120

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Learn about the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

119

Asking Who in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "who"

118

The Pond

Learn about the pond ecosystem and improve your reading skills

117

5 Writers

Learn about the five most famous writers in South Africa

116

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: Wild Coast

Learn about the Wild Coast

115

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: Cape Point

Learn about Cape Point, South Africa

114

Talking about Possessions

Learn how to ask about one's possessions

113

Getting Some Bad Service at a South African Restaurant

Learn how to master modal verbs

112

You Can Always Talk About the Weather in Afrikaans!

Learn how to talk about the weather

111

Death

Learn essential vocabulary related to death

110

Would You Like To Order?

How to use the word "u" meaning "you"

109

How to Make A Map

Learn about how to make a map and improve your reading skills

108

Numbers

Learn how to say various numbers

107

Daily Life in South Africa

Learn object pronouns

106

Office

Learn words and phrases for the office

105

Shapes

Learn about shapes and improve your reading skills

104

Getting Where You Want To Go in South Africa

Learn how to ask for directions

103

Taking a Holiday

Learn how to use the verb "to go"

102

Afrikaans Pronunciation Made Easy

Learn how to pronounce words

101

At the Office

Learn the expressions to use at the office

100

South African Dishes

Learn about the top five dishes you have to try while traveling in South Africa

Top 10 Famous Persons in South Africa: Ernie Els

Learn about Ernie Els

Sweets And Desserts

Learn about the five most popular sweets and desserts in South Africa

Riding the Rails in South Africa

Learn how to get train tickets and confirm your train's destination

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: Ways of Dying

Learn about the book: Ways of Dying

School Supplies

Learn essential vocabulary related to school supplies

Music

Learn words and phrases related to music

Top 10 South African Holidays and Festivals: South Africa Youth Day

Learn about South African Youth Day

Travel

Learn essential vocabulary for traveling

Experiencing Phone Problems in South Africa

Learn how to leave phone messages

A South African Always Pays Their Debts

Learn how to discuss percentages and simple math equations

Let's Stay in Touch in South Africa

Learn numbers in Afrikaans

11 Minutes • Audio

Natural Disasters

Learn essential vocabulary related to natural disasters

Saying Congratulations in Afrikaans

Learn how to use verbs in the past tense

Top 15 Words for Winter Snow Days

Learn top 15 words for Winter Snow Days

Mother's Day

Learn words and phrases about Mother's day

A Wrong Number in South Africa

Learn how to answer the phone in Afrikaans

Hotel: Part 1 - Checking Into Your South African Hotel

Learn everything you need to know for checking into a hotel

Talking About your Christmas Plans in Afrikaans

Learn how to talk about future plans

Afrikaans December Review - Why Your Worst Days Are The Best Days To Study?

Discover your new learning strategies and free resources of the month.

Running the Afrikaans Birthday Gauntlet

Learn how to use particles

Top 38 Languages Spoken in the World

Learn about top 38 languages spoken in the world

Hotel: Part 2 - Checking Out Of Your South African Hotel

Learn how to ask for particular things at a hotel

Birds

Learn the names of different birds

Write It Down in Afrikaans, Please.

Learn how to ask someone, "Write it down please"

Can You Take My Picture in South Africa?

Learn how to ask others to take a photo for you

Top 10 Famous Persons in South Africa: Nelson Mandela

Learn about Nelson Mandela

Academia

Learn words and phrases for academia

Hobbies

Learn words and phrases about hobbies

Beautify Your South African Home with Roses

Learn adjectives

Asking Why in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask "why"

Top 10 Christmas Characters in American Culture

Learn Top 10 Christmas Characters in American Culture

Using Afrikaans Adjectives

Learn how to use Afrikaans adjectives

Technology

Learn essential vocabulary for talking about technology

What Will You Do on Your South African Holiday?

Learn how to use conversation tactics

Tourism

Learn words and phrases for tourism

Restaurant

Learn vocab related to restaurants

Pronouncing The Afrikaans Alphabet

Learn all about Afrikaans alphabet sounds

Vegetables

Learn words and phrases for different vegetables

Workplace

Learn essential vocabulary for describing the workplace

The Top 20 Words For Positive Emotions

Learn the top 20 words and phrases to describe positive emotions

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: A Dry White Season

Learn about the book: A Dry White Season

South African Restaurant: Attracting the Attention of Your Waiter

Learn how to attract the attention of a waiter

World Cup

Learn essential vocabulary related to the world cup

Common Afrikaans Expressions That You Might Not Learn from an Afrikaans Teacher

Learn some Afrikaans phrases that your professor won't teach you

Going Dutch in South Africa

Learn how to read large numbers

Dividing Your Chores

Learn the difference in pronunciation of long and short vowels

Clothing -Accessories

Learn vocabulary about clothing and accessories

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: Frontiers

Learn about the book: Frontiers

Basic Afrikaans Greetings

Learn basic greetings

Introducing Yourself

Learn how to introduce yourself

How to Say Thank You in Afrikaans

Learn the most common way to say "thank you"

Counting from 11-100 in Afrikaans

Learn numbers

Meetings

Learn vocab related to meetings

Top 10 Famous Persons in South Africa: Sid James

Learn about Sid James

Joining in on the Fun in South Africa

Learn how to use the verb "to come"

Catching Up with an Old South African Friend

Learn how to catch up with an old friend

You're Welcome in Afrikaans

Learn how to say, "You're welcome"

Directions in Afrikaans

Learn how to ask for directions

Body - Using the Body

Learn words and phrases about the body

Renting a South African Car

Learn how to rent a car, scooter, or bike

Is There a South African Store Nearby Here?

Learn how to ask for the location of a specific store

Sitting Down to a Nice Cup of Tea in South Africa

Learn how to give different opinions

Talking about the Weather in Afrikaans

Learn how to compare things

Airplane

Learn words and phrases for traveling by airplane

How Do You Say This In Afrikaans?

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

How Much? in Afrikaans

Learn "How much is this?" and other phrases you'll find useful for shopping

Tableware

Learn words and phrases for tableware

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Afrikaans Society

Learn the top five things you need to know about Afrikaans-speaking society

Taking a Taxi in South Africa

Learn a phrase to get you to your destination when taking a taxi

Talking about your Age

Learn how to ask about someone's age

Explaining Symptoms in Afrikaans

Learn key phrases to tell pharmacists what kind of medicine you need

12 Days of Christmas

Learn words and phrases for 12 Days of Christmas

The Baseball Words You’ll Need For The World Series

Learn the baseball words that you will need to know for the World Series

Making Apologies

Learn how to apologize

Numbers 1-10

Learn how to count from 1-10

Top 10 Popular Books in South Africa: The Cry of Winnie Mandela

Learn about the book: The Cry of Winnie Mandela

Booking a Greek Holiday in Afrikaans

Learn how to use the future tense

11 Minutes • Audio

Armed Forces Day in the United States

Learn words and phrases about Armed Forces Day in the United States

South African Restaurant: Reserving a Table

Learn what to say when reserving a table at a restaurant

Counting from 100-1,000,000 in Afrikaans

Learn how to say numbers 10-100 and up to 10,000

13 Minutes • Audio

Having Kids in South Africa

Learn how to talk about posessions

Talking Nationality in Afrikaans

Learn how to talk about your ethnicity using the verb "to be"

Buildings

Learn words and phrases about buildings

Making Lunch Plans in South Africa

Learn about past tense

Are You Getting a New South African Coworker?

Learn how to agree and disagree

Getting Medicine in South Africa

Learn a high-frequency phrase for taking a trip

Green Vocabulary for Earth Day

Learn words and phrases related to Earth Day

The Pronunciation of Vowels in Afrikaans

Learn how to correctly pronounce the vowels

Top 10 Activities in South Africa: Climbing Drakensberg

Learn about climbing the Drakensberg

Veterans Day in the United States

Learn words and phrases for US Veterans Day

Choosing the Right Outfit in South Africa

Learn how to give suggestions and advice

Sending an Afrikaans Postcard from Greece

Learn about modal verbs

12 Minutes • Audio

Cooking

Learn words and phrases for cooking

A Stressful Morning in South Africa

Learn the imperative

At Night

Learn expressions to use at night

How Much?

Learn how to ask "how much?"

What Time Is It in South Africa?

Learn how to ask about the time

Please in Afrikaans

Learn an essential phrase when traveling

Top 10 South African Tourist Destinations: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

Learn about the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park