Afrikaans Lessons in Newcastle. Learn Afrikaans
Your Language Trainers study programme will be tailor-made according to your individual needs, and taught by a qualified native Afrikaans speaker. Whether you want to learn alone, with a friend, or with a group of workmates, our trainers will provide topics and materials that will encourage easy learning of Afrikaans for business or pleasure. Language Trainers will be available to teach at your home or office during mornings, afternoons and evenings, on weekdays or weekends.
One-to-one General/Business
Afrikaans Course in Newcastle
If you want to be taught Afrikaans for academic reasons, business needs or gain a working knowledge of the language for general purposes, our tailormade lessons are guaranteed to be the ideal solution.
General Afrikaans courses will provide you with enough grammar and vocabulary to allow you to converse with native speakers, and form a strong basis for further learning. Business courses are aimed at those wishing to work in the target language - so a working knowledge of etiquette in Afrikaans business, as well as developing proficient reading and writing skills.
It is your first session and your own requirements, however, which decide the precise content of the course. A Business course will generally include common conversational topics, as well as gaining greater fluency with writing letters and emails in Afrikaans, as well as using the telephone. Equally, a General course will cover the fundamentals, but further focus in any particular area can easily be arranged with your teacher.
We have a wide range of Business course clients for a variety of needs; including people who are off to work for a foreign administration, people working in a corporation with overseas headquarters, and import/export specialists. Clients of our General Afrikaans courses include people moving abroad, those entering a Afrikaans family through marriage, those studying for a Afrikaans exam, as well as those who are simply passionate about Afrikaans language and culture.
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Info about Newcastle
Located in the north east of England, Newcastle and the surrounding Gateshead area have a combined population of over 800,000. The city has a diverse ethnic mix with sizeable Indian, Pakistani, Jewish, Chinese and Muslim communities, making it an ideal location to meet people from different backgrounds.
The city houses both the University of Newcastle and Northumbria and boasts a fantastic array of bars and clubs to cater for the thriving student population. Whether you're catching a game at St James Park, home to the world famous Newcastle United Football Club, or simply experiencing the equally-renowned warmth and charm of the 'Geordie' locals, Newcastle is a smashing place to learn a new language.
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)














