Help! Does anyone know any language schools that teach Afrikaans?

[deb_83]

Hi! I'm new to the forum. I'm from UK but my family are originally from South Africa and I remember my nan spoke Afrikaans so I'd like to learn it maybe over the summer. Just wondered does anyone knows of anywhere I can go to learn it?
Thanks a lot!
Deb

[liza81]

Gosh, I wish I could help, but I am in Texas and have no idea where you could find an Afrikaans teacher in England I personally know at least 9 Afrikaans speakers who live in London though. There is a huge population of Afrikaners. Perhaps you could find a tutor. Of course, you can post any question on this forum, and if I can, I'll answer them for you.

Liza

[sophiagk]

SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) of the University of London has a beginer and an intermediate course in Africaans. Kinda pricy. Go http://www.soas.ac.uk. Hope this helps

[deb_83]

wow thanks for the response and help! I am currently studying in London and so following your advice I have looked into the SOAS option and shall hopefully start a course in the autumn.
I was actually intending an Afrikaans course in South Africa itself if you guys have any ideas???
Thanks so much!

[ant4ie]

If you are interested in learning Afrikaans in South Africa, you can contact me at any time.

I am a qualified language practitioner who teaches Afrikaans to expatriates (among others) in South Africa.

I'm currently doing research in the field of Afrikaans as Foreign or Second Language and I'm designing Afrikaans multimedia language courses for learners on different levels.

Groete uit Suid-Afrika!

Antoine Fourié
27 72 126 7450 (mobile)
72 11 546 4197 (w)