Afrikaans Lessons in Solihull. Learn Afrikaans
The individualised Afrikaans courses offered by Language Trainers will incorporate your language needs and goals (personal or business), as well as provide interesting study materials. Our trainers are all qualified native speakers who specialise in one-to-one, two-to-one, and small group learning. We will arrange for your trainer to conduct lessons at your home or office, at a suitable time for you, whether it be morning, afternoon, or evening, during the week or on weekends.
One-to-one General/Business
Afrikaans Course in Solihull
It doesn't matter if you want to learn Afrikaans for business or pleasure - our customised language courses will help you get where you want to be.
General Afrikaans courses will cover Survival Afrikaans, allowing you to be comfortable during short visits to the country; polite conversation, practicable vocabulary and a strong grammatical foundation. 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.
Our Afrikaans courses would not be fixed to a specific curriculum, however. You know the specifics of what you will need from your new language, and all you need do is tell your teacher. Perhaps if you are taking a Business course, you may want to focus more on Afrikaans telephone or email skills, or a specific vocabulary for your line of work. In the same way, those taking a General course who may need more knowledge of a certain aspect of Afrikaans need only request it from their teacher.
Our Business courses cater to a range of requirements. Many of our clients work for foreign governments and educational institutions, corporations with branches abroad, as well as those who buy and sell around the world. 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 Solihull (closed group)
Info about Solihull
large town burgeoning on 100,000 people in the West Midlands, Solihull is one of the most affluent settlements in the area - not bad for an area named after a muddy (or 'soily') hill. Just down the road from Birmingham, the town has historically had very little in the way of cultural diversity, but recently has experienced an influx of people from the Caribbean and Indian subcontinent.
Solihull has often sat on the sidelines of history - while nearby Birmingham was a major centre during the Industrial Revolution, Solihull stayed a small market town. During the Second World War Solihull escaped relatively unscathed, while the neighbouring cities of Coventry and Birmingham suffered regular bombings. To this day it remains a relatively peaceful and oddly remote settlement; a perfect place to study.
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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My best friend and I are going to be doing some travelling in India next year, and we thought it best for two single girls to learn some of the lingo for our own safety and peace of mind. Preema has been fantastic, helping us with street slang, food terms, and even recommending a good meditation retreat (not to mention being patient with our terrible pronunciation!). Thanks, Preema
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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