A complete course in reading and writing, speaking and understanding Afrikaans, this title should be of use to the complete beginner or to those who have some knowledge of the language, which they need to brush up. The course is very communication-centred and the emphasis throughout is on speaking and being understood in everyday situations. It has 15 units, all based on the kind of language you should need on a visit to South Africa. New language and grammar is presented through dialogues and there is plenty of opportunity for you to practise and check your understanding as you go along. The culture notes should ensure that you get the most out of any business trip or holiday and the English-Afrikaans and Afrikaans-English vocabularies should also be of use, both as you work through the course and on any trip you take. The accompanying CD provides listening material. The CD can be bought separately (ISBN 0-340-87119-9) and the book can also be purchased separately (ISBN 0-340-87118-0).

Table of Contents

Sounds and signs; pleased to meet you; I want to learn Afrikaans; must I go to South Africa?; What is there to see and do?; who is an Afrikaaner?; where do they come from; South Africa - the rainbow nation; sport-mad people; pains of the past; the mighty pen; bon appetit!; talking of animals; proudly South African; great South Africans; got it!; keys to the exercises; Afrikaans-English vocabulary; English-Afrikaans vocabulary; handy grammar guide.

Author Biography

Professor Lydia McDermott is Director of the Multilingual Studies Programme at the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.