Afrikaans Lessons in Derby. Learn Afrikaans
Our native-speaking, fully-qualified trainers will incorporate your needs into a personalised Afrikaans course that will address your individual learning goals. If you are studying for personal or business reasons, alone or with a group, Language Trainers will provide classes that will improve your communication and help you exceed your own expectations. Your trainer can teach classes at your home or workplace, and will arrange a time that is most convenient for you, whether it be morning, afternoon, or evening, during the week, or at the weekend.
One-to-one General/Business
Afrikaans Course in Derby
Whether you're looking to learn a language for personal or business reasons, our tailor-made courses can help you achieve your aims.
A General course in Afrikaans will grant you 'Survival Afrikaans' - enough under your belt to furnish you with a working knowledge for the purpose of visiting the country, allowing you to introduce yourself and engage in conversation with native speakers. A Business course will focus on business protocol in Afrikaans, and later on reading and writing will become more important.
The exact syllabus is not determined simply in terms of 'General' or 'Business' - the course is tailor-made to your needs. If, as a Business student, you need extra focus on telephone or email communication, or vocabulary from a specific field of business, you only need mention this to your tutor. Likewise, a General course can include specific elements that are integral to your needs, for example if you need vocabulary specific to buying property overseas.
Typical learners who choose our Business courses are import/export professionals, agents for multi-national companies, and those involved with foreign governments and universities. General courses are not simply for those who need to reach a certain level of Afrikaans for an exam - they are perfect for those wishing to pack up and move abroad, those marrying a Afrikaans national, as well as those travelling to the country for any other reason.
› Two-to-One and Small Group - Afrikaans Course in Derby (closed group)
Info about Derby
A hub of mills and production during Britain's industrial revolution, the East Midlands city of Derby is home to about 250,000 people, and is a noteworthy centre for the UK's deaf community. Sign language is widespread throughout the city, and the local deaf population is roughly three times the national average.
Derby has a relatively high population of Asian immigrants compared with much of the area - up to 15% of residents in some areas of the city originate from the subcontinent. This makes Derby a cracking place to pick up Punjabi, Urdu and other languages from the area; but there is also plenty of scope to learn any language you choose.
Derby Facts
- Average Temperature (Winter) in Derby: 5°C
- Shopping Centres in Derby: Westfield Derby
- Famous People from Derby: Kevin Coyne
- Famous Movies set in Derby: Harry Potter
- Famous Books about Derby: Steel City Derby
Info about Afrikaans
Originating from 17th century Dutch, Afrikaans is mainly spoken in South Africa and Namibia, though there are communities found throughout Africa. The language was considered a dialect of Dutch until the late 1800s, when it was pronounced an official language in its own right; though even today Dutch and Afrikaans are pretty much mutually intelligible. The language has spread and influenced other cultures: London has its own newspaper in Afrikaans - Die Stem; South African English has many loan words from Afrikaans; and there is a growing scene for musicians singing in the language.
Afrikaans is a rich and appealing language with a fascinating history and complicated social history, though its future as an official language of South Africa could well be under dispute.
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Typical course length:
• 30 hours per level
(classes are usually 2 hours each)
We also offer packages of:
• 20 hours
• 50 hours
• 100 hours
(with discounted rates)
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