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Hi everyone! I’m Alisha.
Welcome to Conversational Phrases!
We’ve found that the best way to learn a language is to speak it from day one! And the best way to start speaking is to learn phrases that you’ll use in real conversations.
In this lesson, you’ll learn conversational phrases to answer the question, ""What are you doing during the holiday?"" After watching this video, you’ll be able to talk about your holiday plans.
Now, let’s take a look at some conversational phrases!
Listen to the dialogue.
Wat doen jy vir Vryheidsdag?
Ek is van plan om strand toe te gaan.
Once more with the English translation.
Wat doen jy vir Vryheidsdag?
“What are you doing for Freedom Day?”
Ek is van plan om strand toe te gaan.
“I'm planning to go to the beach.”
First of all you'll need to learn how to say “How's your mother?”
That's: Wat doen jy vir Vryheidsdag?
Listen to it again: Wat doen jy vir Vryheidsdag?, Wat doen jy vir Vryheidsdag?
“What are you doing for Freedom Day?”
Now, how do you answer this question?
The pattern is:
Ek is van plan om [plan].
“I’m planning to [plan].”
For example:
“I'm planning to go to the beach.”
Ek is van plan om strand toe te gaan., Ek is van plan om strand toe te gaan.

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