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A Grammar of Afrikaans

Author : Bruce C. Donaldson

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter

Page : 521 pages

File Size : 26,40 MB

Release : 2011-05-12

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 3110863154

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The series builds an extensive collection of high quality descriptions of languages around the world. Each volume offers a comprehensive grammatical description of a single language together with fully analyzed sample texts and, if appropriate, a word list and other relevant information which is available on the language in question. There are no restrictions as to language family or area, and although special attention is paid to hitherto undescribed languages, new and valuable treatments of better known languages are also included. No theoretical model is imposed on the authors; the only criterion is a high standard of scientific quality.



My First Afrikaans Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

Author : Earleen S.

Publisher :

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 11,82 MB

Release : 2019-11-21

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780369600257

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Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Afrikaans ? Learning Afrikaans can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Afrikaans Alphabets. Afrikaans Words. English Translations.





Afrikaans Linguistics

Author : WAM Carstens

Publisher : African Sun Media

Page : 734 pages

File Size : 27,14 MB

Release : 2024-10-03

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 1991260520

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Offering a contemporary exploration of the multifaceted landscape of Afrikaans linguistics, Afrikaans Linguistics: Contemporary Perspectives marks a seminal contribution to the field. This volume, for the first time, presents accessible insights into diverse linguistics subdisciplines, inviting international scholars to familiarise themselves with Afrikaans language studies. Throughout much of the late 19th and 20th centuries, Afrikaans scholars predominantly communicated in Afrikaans, resulting in a significant gap in the dissemination of knowledge about the language. The chapters in this book, written by prominent South Africans, as well as international scholars working in the field of Afrikaans, serve as a pivotal bridge, by providing essential historical context while also paying attention to the development of Afrikaans linguistics during the 20th century. The primary focus remains on illuminating 21st century research trajectories, offering a comprehensive snapshot of contemporary scholarship in Afrikaans linguistics.



Afrikaans Flashcards

Author : Flashcardo

Publisher : Flashcardo

Page : 9269 pages

File Size : 33,47 MB

Release :

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN :

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This ebook contains all flashcards from our website, one every two pages. It is ideal for beginners and intermediate learners to acquire some of the most important initial words that make up the majority of everyday conversation. Various features like bidirectional listing make this flashcard ebook the perfect tool on your ebook reader to boost your language skills. This ebook is split into 4 chapters and contains a total of around 2000 vocabularies which you can also find on our website. Each of the words covers two pages. Page one represents the question in the form of the vocabulary you should translate. Page two delivers the answer with translation and additional information for that word if needed. To learn the vocabularies, simply go from page to page and study the words one by one. The 4 chapters in the book contain 2 sets of vocabularies, once learned from English to Afrikaans (chapter 1 and 2), and after that from Afrikaans to English (chapter 3 and 4). Within that, the first chapter has vocabularies ordered by topic whilst the second chapter has 1000 of the most common vocabularies you need to learn ordered by how often they are used in daily conversations. In addition to using this ebook, you can also go to our website and use the flashcards there to learn and test yourself. The most important part of using flashcards successfully is to use them daily. Studying 100 words a day every day of a week will have a much bigger impact than studying 700 words once a week. Once you know most words in a chapter, write down the ones you still have trouble with and concentrate on those few words several times a day. Once you have moved on to a later chapter, it is also good practice to come back to early chapters from time to time to make sure the easier words are still in your memory. Over time, you will figure out what works best for you. Good luck!



Finding Afrikaans

Author : Christo van Rensburg

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 33,45 MB

Release : 2018-11-01

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 079938478X

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A new book on Afrikaans's African origins Finding Afrikaans, a brand-new book by Christo van Rensburg, is now available. Where did Afrikaans begin? Who spoke Afrikaans first? Was the Cape really Dutch? How did the Khoi and the Portuguese trade with each other? What role did slaves play in the origin of Afrikaans? What is the influence of townships in Afrikaans? How did the various treks into the heart of the country affect Afrikaans? The language contact that had followed, even the fear of language contact, is one of Afrikaans's important stories. Writing in the Afrikaans language began in different, and interesting, ways, with strong influences from the Islam. Afrikaans's standardisation is the source of many different and divergent stories. Finding Afrikaans is also available in Afrikaans as Van Afrikaans gepraat. These books were made possible by a generous donation from the Afrikaanse Taalraad (ATR). They coproduced by Malan Media and LAPA Publishers. LAPA will be marketing and distributing the books. Dr. Willa Boezak said about Van Rensburg’s previous book: "It had changed my life. It had turned me into a language activist. " The ATR, the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument and the Heritage Foundation are joining forces to market the books. These books will also feature regularly at language seminars run by the ATKV and DAK. In the Netherlands there is a huge great interest in the book, and this English translation has created an interest among sociologists from different continents.



Roots of Afrikaans

Author : Ton van der Wouden

Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing

Page : 468 pages

File Size : 28,31 MB

Release : 2012-06-27

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9027273820

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Hans den Besten (1948-2010) made numerous contributions to Afrikaans linguistics over a period of nearly three decades. His writings helped shift the perspective on the roots of Afrikaans beyond Dutch to the structure and vocabulary of Khoekhoe, to Portuguese Creole, and to Malay varieties. This volume contains a selection of Den Besten’s most important papers – some of which originally appeared in less accessible journals – concerning the structure and history of Afrikaans. They cover a wide range of topics, including grammatical structure, vocabulary, the historical development of Afrikaans, as well its multiple roots. It is essential reading for any linguist interested in language contact and language change.



Written Afrikaans since Standardization

Author : Johanita Kirsten

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 245 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2019-02-14

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1498577210

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This book focuses on a century of language change, starting early in the 20th century when Standard Afrikaans first emerged. Different areas of language use are explored, such as pronoun use, tenses, possession, and connectives. The changes in these areas are divided into three categories of types of change: paradigmatic changes, grammaticalization, and discursive and socio-cultural changes. The book also includes a short history of the standardization of Afrikaans and brief discussions of some relevant ideological issues. The second and final chapters include an in-depth discussion of the theory of language change and language evolution, as well as reflections on what language change is and how it proceeds. The role of language contact in language change, and language-external influences, are also considered.



Can Do Afrikaans Textbook

Author : AfrikaansPod101.com

Publisher : Innovative Language Learning

Page : 127 pages

File Size : 17,16 MB

Release : 2024-07-02

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 1641676248

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Want to learn and speak real Afrikaans? While most textbooks have you reading rules about the language… With Can Do Afrikaans, you’ll be able to do everyday activities such as… introduce yourself, talk about the weather or your family, give your phone number, count in Afrikaans, and much, much more. You’ll be able to... - Communicate in various real-life scenarios — after every single lesson. - Understand South African culture and nuances - Understand a ton of words, phrase and grammar rules - Measure your progress with tests on AfrikaansPod101 Can Do Afrikaans gives you a real-world approach: you learn to speak and understand everyday Afrikaans. You can use this textbook for self-study, with a language partner, or in a classroom. Inside, you get: - 7 units, 24 lessons & 120+ pages - Afrikaans dialogs with translations - Grammar explanations for grammar presented in dialogs - Key vocabulary lists from the dialogue - Writing & speaking exercises - Cultural insights



Complete Afrikaans Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

Author : Lydia McDermott

Publisher : Teach Yourself

Page : 372 pages

File Size : 43,54 MB

Release : 2012-04-13

Category : Foreign Language Study

ISBN : 1444134388

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This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support. - You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444105872) - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105889) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Afrikaans which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Afrikaans will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Afrikaans speakers. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as an ebook (9781444134384), as a print book (9781444105865), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444105872) and as a double CD (9781444105889).