This course is practical and interactive, and we incorporate real-life scenarios to encourage the use of authentic language. We will focus specifically on speaking, listening and reading Afrikaans. You will be able to use Afrikaans to take part in basic conversations related to everyday life.
10 July – 4 September
Helga Sykstus is a seasoned lecturer with 23 years’ experience of teaching Afrikaans as an additional language to students and clients from all over the world. She is a passionate lecturer who enjoys sharing her love for language and culture. Her enthusiasm for language teaching equips her to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
All sessions will be offered in Stellenbosch at the University campus. Face-to-face sessions are subject to relevant Covid-19 regulations.
After having completed the course successfully, you will be able to do the following in Afrikaans:
We present this course over a period of eight weeks.
Face-to-face contact time = 18 hours
Online activities = 12 hours
9:00–12:00
The face-to-face time includes authentic and interactive language-use activities that give participants the opportunity to practise isiXhosa in real-life situations and also go on outings related to the theme of the week. This is supplemented with online support and activities.
You should preferably have access to a computer and the internet for the online part of the course. You’ll also need basic computer skills.
This course is aimed at members of the public. Non-mother tongue speakers of Afrikaans who would like to be able to have conversations in basic Afrikaans should register for this fun and interactive language course.
Click on the ‘Sign up now’ button. This will take you to an MS form for you to sign up for the course. The course coordinator will then contact you with details to register and pay.
A certificate of competence will be awarded will be awarded after you’ve completed the course successfully.
The ability to communicate in multiple languages is becoming more important in the increasingly integrated global community, but especially in our culturally diverse country. As a result, we need to foster an environment that promotes multilingual learning to ensure that we are able to successfully communicate with those around us. When you can speak basic Afrikaans, you will be able to connect to more people.
The course cost is R4 200 per participant. This includes all course material, refreshments and outings in and around town.
E-mail Helga Sykstus or phone +27 21 808 4004.
