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Afrikaans: Beginner level

Afrikaans at beginner is where everything starts: the alphabet or first sounds, greetings, numbers and the simplest sentences. These lessons use very short texts and common words, with audio and translation so you can follow every line.

What you can do at beginner

  • Greet people and introduce yourself.
  • Understand and use very common everyday words.
  • Read very short, simple texts.

About 500 words and roughly 80–100 hours of study to reach this level.

Afrikaans lessons for beginner

News

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Love & familyBeginner
Maroela MediaAug 31

Ramaphosa moet sê oor McKenzie se Wêreldbeker-afvaardiging

Waarom het minister Gayton McKenzie toestemming gekry om 18 mense op ʼn maand lange reis na die Sokkerwêreldbekertoernooi te neem?

Stories

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Friendship

'n Sitplek op die Bus

Beginner

Friendship

Die Verlore Kat

Beginner

Entertainment

Die Kostuumongeluk

Beginner

Love & family

'n Brief vir Ma

Dialogues

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DialogueBeginner0:44

Bel die kantoor

Business & career

DialogueBeginner0:44

Pak die skooltas

Education

DialogueBeginner0:40

Op die skoolbus

Education

Short talks

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BeginnerHorror & mystery

Die Vermiste Skildery

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BeginnerScience & tech

Die hysbakknoppies

0:27
BeginnerTravel

My aandenkingsversameling

0:34
BeginnerEducation

My tekening van die klaskamer

0:29

Podcasts

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Coming of age

Nuwe skool, nuwe stad

Pieter en Anke deel eenvoudige stories oor hul vriende Wian en Retha wat as kinders na 'n nuwe stad getrek het. Hulle praat oor gevoelens en hoe hulle nuwe vriende gemaak het.

Pieter van der Merwe & Anke BothaListen & Study
Beginner14:18

Food

My gunsteling trooskos

Pieter en Anke deel die trooskos uit hulle kinderjare, soos hoendersop en melktert, en praat oor waarom eenvoudige, bekende geregte ons warm en gelukkig maak.

Pieter van der Merwe & Anke BothaListen & Study
Beginner13:27

Friendship

'n Nuwe vriend by die skool

Pieter en Anke onthou hul eerste dae by 'n nuwe skool en die vriende wat hulle welkom laat voel het. 'n Warm, eenvoudige storie oor hoe om eerste hallo te sê.

Pieter van der Merwe & Anke BothaListen & Study

Videos

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Koerantbespreking | Gert van der Westhuizen - Netwerk24 | 5 Junie 2025

Die GROOT Ontbyt

Beginner22:01

Koerantbespreking | Christel Cornelissen - Maroela Media | 15 April 2025

Die GROOT Ontbyt

Beginner21:24

Koerantbespreking | Andries Cornelissen - Bulletin | 21 April 2025

Die GROOT Ontbyt

Afrikaans beginner by topic

Everyday lifeLove & familyFriendshipComing of ageHorror & mysteryFantasyScience & techBusiness & careerEducationHealthTravelFoodEntertainmentSportsSocietyInspiration & humour

Other Afrikaans levels

ElementaryIntermediateUpper-intermediateAdvancedMastery

Not sure this is your level?

Take the short placement test and we will suggest where to start.

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Questions about Afrikaans at beginner

What is the Beginner level in Afrikaans?
On Heylangs, Beginner is one of six levels that describe how well you handle Afrikaans. First words and simple sentences.
How many Afrikaans words do I need for beginner?
Around 500 words is a good target for beginner. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach Afrikaans beginner?
Roughly 80–100 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.