Learn Afrikaans

Vocabulary Mastery for Beginners

By: Global Citizen Language Learning, Blackstone Publications

Narrated by: Les Smith

Do you want to learn how to speak conversational Afrikaans but you have no clue where to start?

Or perhaps you've dabbled with Afrikaans language learning in the past but could use a refresher?

If any of these sound like you, then this audiobook is just for you.

The Global Citizen Beginner Vocabulary Mastery audiobooks are intentionally and judiciously structured for vocabulary definition and pronunciation learning, retention, and recall for individuals who are completely new to the language!

In this audiobook, you will:

• Learn nearly 500 of the most common vocabulary words in the Afrikaans language to begin speaking conversationally as quickly as possible
• Enforce the correct pronunciation of the Afrikaans language spoken by native speakers so that you can blend in like a native and be easily understood
• Turn short-term memorization of Afrikaans vocabulary words through structured repetition into long-term recall with English OR Afrikaans prompts
• Receive a free PDF written vocabulary list for enhanced comprehension and additional support to visual learners (in both English and Afrikaans for all words taught)

If you're ready to build the critical foundations needed to quickly and fluently speak like a native…to easily understand and be understood when it comes to the most common conversational topics in small talk and world travelling…listen now to become a Global Citizen

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Mastering Afrikaans Made Easy

'Learn Afrikaans: Vocabulary Mastery for Beginners' is an excellent resource for those looking to start their journey in learning Afrikaans. The book's comprehensive approach to vocabulary building is highly effective. With engaging lessons and practical exercises, it provides a solid foundation for beginners. If you're serious about learning Afrikaans, this book is a fantastic starting point.

Perfect for acquisition of functional Afrikaans!

The foundational language concepts within this book are well-suited to beginners like myself. I've been wanting to learn some of this dialect for a long time as I have a few close friends who speak it at home. It was great to be able to dive in and cover all basics, without being thrown into overly complex dialogue. It is a fantastic listen, paced appropriately and well-developed to engage new learners. I didn't feel overwhelmed by the content and came out with basic functional knowledge of Afrikaans.

educational and helpful

"Learn Afrikaans" proves to be an immersive and efficient language learning experience through its engaging audiobook format. Utilizing a blend of techniques such as repetition, contextual learning, and real-life scenarios, the course facilitates rapid and effortless development of Afrikaans skills.
Covering an array of topics from basic greetings to numbers, travel, and beyond, the audiobook provides ample examples and exercises to solidify comprehension. By the end, learners can expect to master speaking, reading, and writing in Afrikaans. Whether you're a novice or have some prior knowledge of the language, this audiobook caters to learners of all levels.

YOUR TICKET TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP!

Learning a new language can be overwhelming, especially as you try to accomplish all the daily necessities of earning a living, taking care of yourself and/or your family, etc.
“Learn Afrikaans” makes this fascinating language readily accessible by presenting the basics with proven teaching techniques, ensuring correct pronunciation and long-term retention.
The concise narration by Les Smith, a native speaker of Afrikaans, dives right into numbers, and it’s easy to listen to and repeat each word. Besides numbers, you’ll encounter the words used in various real-world encounters, as well as greetings, describing yourself and your family, weather, food, sports, and much more.
While my initial thought reading the accompanying 15-page PDF was, “Man, phonetics on these words would really help,” if you follow along with the audiobook, pronunciation is not a problem. You begin to get a functional grasp of what Afrikaans looks like in printed words, and how those words translate into sound. So it’s all good.
I came away with a functional knowledge of Afrikaans and look forward to testing my new skills.
This is your ticket to global citizenship, and I highly recommended it.
DWGannett

A Useful Tool for Proficiency

This book is a valuable tool for learning the African language for beginners. The method will create memory paths which is the starting point for learning the language essentials. You also utilize muscle memory physically that involves your mouth and tongue. The various areas of learning include counting basic numbers from one to twenty, naming many common food items such as fruits and vegetables, and emotions, colors, and words associated with school and days of the week. You will have a foundation to then more easily learn grammar and structure of sentences. There is a download PDF to assist as well. As you become fluid with vocabulary through repetition and memorization you will be on track to understand and be understood in fuller sentences. Your proficiencies will allow you to further learn grammar, verbs and more clearly communicating with native speakers. Use this recurringly to benefit as it’s designed.

Learn Afrikaans quickly!

The hard part of learning a language is actually the pronunciation (for me). But with this book, it actually teaches you the correct pronunciation which makes it easier especially if you're a beginner. I've often heard about Afrikaans and was interested in the language as there is only a small part of the population who uses this language. The book will eventually make you conversational with Afrikaans as the examples are being verbalized by the native speakers.

So if you're looking to learn Afrikaans or a new, distinct language, then this book is certainly for you. Get started and speak Afrikaans like a local!

Great Beginner Tool for Learning the Language

I had a terrible time learning Afrikaans until I discovered the Global Citizen Beginner Vocabulary Mastery, which made a huge difference! Lessons on pronunciation and vocabulary are clear and engaging, making learning common words appear simple. The structured repetition helped to solidify my comprehension, and the supplementary PDF was helpful for visual reinforcement. Now, I am enthusiastic and prepared for my vacation to South Africa. This audiobook is essential for anyone just starting out!

Educational

This audiobook is a great grammar workbook/textbook to use as a supplement to other methods of learning such as reading and listening to spoken language. I found that it will be effective for a total beginner. Some of the exercises such as pronunciation, learning sound of some basic vocabulary were really good.

Check this out!

I am completely new to this language. Learning any language can feel downright daunting. That's why it's important we have reliable resources to help us along the way. Don't miss out on this audiobook!

Fun Language Learning

I just finished "Learn Afrikaans" and found it a great resource for starting the language. The vocabulary lessons, starting with numbers, were well-structured. My favorite part was learning the words for body parts; I even swapped the terms in the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes!" This audiobook makes learning Afrikaans both enjoyable and effective.