About Course
Set your child up for success in Afrikaans with our Grade 4 Afrikaans online extra lesson programme — that strengthens comprehension, builds vocabulary, and develops a solid understanding of key language (taal) rules. This course is perfect for learners who need support at home and want to grow their Afrikaans skills one step at a time.
Afrikaans can feel overwhelming when you don’t hear or use it regularly — but just a few minutes a day of listening and learning can lead to meaningful progress. Our bite-sized, easy-to-follow video lessons are designed to make the language more accessible and enjoyable, helping your child build confidence while reinforcing what’s taught in school.
Why Parents Choose This Course:
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Gives children the consistent exposure they need to understand and use Afrikaans.
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Breaks down tricky language concepts into manageable lessons.
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Supports children who don’t speak Afrikaans at home.
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Boosts academic confidence and reduces school-related stress.
What Your Child Will Learn:
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Comprehension (Begrip): How to understand spoken and written Afrikaans through guided texts and practice questions.
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Vocabulary (Woordeskat): The most important and useful words for Grade 4, grouped by themes like family, school, animals, and everyday life.
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Language Rules (Taalreëls): Key grammar concepts such as plurals (meervoude), verbs (werkwoorde), negation (ontkenning) and sentence structure (sinsbou – STOMPI).
Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, your child will:
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Understand Afrikaans texts more easily and be able to answer questions with confidence.
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Use new words correctly in speaking and writing.
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Recognise and apply the rules of the language to form clear, correct sentences.
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Feel more motivated and positive about learning Afrikaans.
The Science Behind It:
When children learn and regularly hear a second language like Afrikaans, their brains grow stronger in areas responsible for memory, listening, and problem-solving. These cognitive benefits extend beyond language — improving concentration, learning ability, and even social skills.
Course Content
Ek en my liggaam: My ligaam (my body)
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Comprehension and vocabulary
03:41 -
Comprehension questions
01:45 -
Comprehension answers
02:02 -
Taal: Voorsetsels
03:22 -
Taal: Woordsoorte answers
02:03 -
Meervoude: Extra (questions)
01:47 -
Meervoude: Extra (answers)
01:21 -
Alphabetical order: Questions
00:25 -
Alphabetical order: Answers
03:17