Afrikaans Lessons in Luton. Learn Afrikaans
All of our Afrikaans trainers are fully-qualified native speakers who will tailor your course to your individual requirements. Classes are held at a venue and time that suit you, whether that be morning, afternoon or evening; weekdays or weekends. One-to-one and small-group options are available to suit everyone from solo learners to businesses. Course materials are provided.
One-to-one General/Business
Afrikaans Course in Luton
Whether you want Afrikaans lessons to help you in your general day-to-day life or for business needs, our made-to-order language courses can help you improve quickly and confidently.
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. Business courses will centre more on formal, business communication, and focus more on reading and writing skills as you advance further.
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. In the same vein, the syllabus for General courses is not set in stone - all you need do is ask your teacher.
Typical learners who choose our Business courses are import/export professionals, agents for multi-national companies, and those involved with foreign governments and universities. Our General courses cater for people aiming to purchase overseas property, globetrotters, Afrikaans language and culture devotees, as well as people who need to pass a particular Afrikaans exam.
› Two-to-One and Small Group - Afrikaans Course in Luton (closed group)
Info about Luton
A large town just north of London, Luton was founded back in the 6th century and traditionally was known as a centre of 'millinery' (or in layman's terms, hat-making). Today around 185,000 people call Luton their home, and the city is made up of a wide range of nationalities, including Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Caribbean, African, Chinese, Arabic and many others. This cultural mixture is aided by the University of Bedfordshire being situated in the town, as well as the presence of an international airport.
With such an amazing range of languages spoken around the town, Luton stands out as an excellent area to learn a second language. While it may not have the ethnic diversity of nearby London, there will not be a problem in finding native-speaking teachers for a wide range of tongues.
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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Hello Paula, As far as I know the language lessons are going well. Adalberto has been put onto shifts, so I have not seen him personally to ask him. His manager is currently on holiday for two weeks. I have asked for his feedback once he returns to work. Best Regards
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