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First words in Afrikaans
Hoe gaan dit? , How are you?
HOU-ya dakh / HOU khaan dit
Goeie dag , Good day
Formal greeting
Did you know? Afrikaans is a young language, only standardized in the early 20th century, yet it carries within it the complex history of southern Africa. It is the only Germanic language born on African soil. Among its charming quirks: to say 'I don't know', you say 'Ek weet nie', whereas Dutch would require 'Ik weet het niet'. Afrikaans also coined words found nowhere else, 'lekker' (delicious, pleasant, great) is perhaps the most versatile word in the language.
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2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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Your Afrikaans curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 37 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Grammaire et conversations
The method

Our method for learning Afrikaans

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Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

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Structured modules

Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises

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2 sessions per week with your native teacher

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Afrikaans

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Afrikaans in the situations that actually matter to you.

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  1. 01
    Conversational Afrikaans from Cape Town and Johannesburg
  2. 02
    Simplified grammar: past tense with no irregularities
  3. 03
    South African accent and pronunciation
  4. 04
    Business Afrikaans in South Africa's economy
  5. 05
    Afrikaner culture: braai, rugby, literature and music
  6. 06
    Afrikaans for travel in Namibia and Botswana

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Afrikaans

Afrikaans is one of the most accessible Germanic languages. Its grammar was 'simplified' compared to Dutch, no grammatical cases, past tense formed with a single auxiliary 'het', and streamlined definite articles. If you already speak Dutch or German, you'll be reading Afrikaans within days. For English speakers, 3 to 4 months is enough to reach a basic conversational level.
Afrikaans and Dutch share roughly 85 to 90% of vocabulary and are partially mutually intelligible in writing. But Afrikaans simplified the grammar: no grammatical genders (everything uses 'die' or 'n'), past tense formed invariably with 'het + infinitive', and phonetic spelling. Afrikaans also absorbed Malay, Bantu, Portuguese and English words not found in Dutch.
Yes, even though English is the lingua franca. In the rural areas of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Namibia, Afrikaans is the dominant language. Speaking a few phrases in Afrikaans instantly creates a warm connection, locals genuinely appreciate the effort. For private safaris, Cape wine estates and Afrikaner communities, it is essential for an authentic experience.
South Africa is the 2nd largest economy in Africa. Afrikaans is an official language alongside English and Zulu (among 11 official languages), but in the business world of the Western Cape and in agriculture, mining and finance, Afrikaans gives you privileged access. For expats and entrepreneurs targeting the South African market, mastering Afrikaans complements English perfectly.
No, Afrikaans uses the standard Latin alphabet, with a few specific letter combinations (oe = 'oo', ê, ë, î). This is one of the language's great advantages: no new alphabet to learn. The pronunciation is highly phonetic, which greatly speeds up the learning process. Our classes can therefore focus directly on vocabulary and grammar from the very first session.
Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.
100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.
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Reviews

They are learning Afrikaans with Targumi

Verified learner testimonials.

C

Been on Targumi for 3 months. The small group format is exactly what I needed. My teacher takes time to correct accent, it's precious. Made more progress in 3 months than in 2 years of regular apps.

CamilleVerified purchase
D

What sold me is you actually speak from class one. No 10 hours of theory before opening your mouth. And the platform between classes is well-built, I revise on the morning commute.

DamienVerified purchase
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Honestly I had doubts at first because I'd tried plenty of methods without sticking. This is different, the teacher knows their stuff, adapts to your level, and we have fun on top of it. 6 months in and still motivated.

SorayaVerified purchase
A

Really good experience overall, the rhythm between live classes and independent practice is well-balanced. Small note: the mobile app lags sometimes, but the teaching content is well worth the price.

AntoineVerified purchase
E

The thing that makes a real difference compared to other platforms: teachers are native and trained. You feel it, especially on accent and everyday expressions you don't learn in textbooks.

EmilyVerified purchase
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