Learn Afrikaans in 17 minutes a day.

 
A clear plan for steady progress:
You can have a first simple conversation after about 3 hours. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations fluently.
Short on time? 17 minutes a day is enough – over breakfast or on the bus. If you miss a day, the course simply picks up where you left off.
 
 
Learn Afrikaans
How the Afrikaans course differs from other language courses:
Recommended learning time: 17 minutes a day.
Any time, anywhere, on any device.
To emigrate, for bilingual relationships and for school, studies or internships.
The long-term memory method brings each Afrikaans word back just before you would forget it – after 2, 4, 8 and 16 days. If you still know it, it stays. If not, it goes back into the loop.
Superlearning music: calm background music that helps you relax and focus. With it, you learn 22.6% faster. You can switch it off at any time.
You don't need a study plan:
Every day the course puts the right exercises in front of you. You open it, do your 17 minutes, and your Afrikaans improves a little every day.
Dialogues, multiple-choice exercises, the verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer: the variety keeps your daily Afrikaans lesson fresh. That makes it easier to come back tomorrow.

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Learn Afrikaans for two days – completely free.
See for yourself how the course works.
Try the exercises, the audio and the daily trainer before you decide.
Two days are enough to learn your first Afrikaans words and see whether the method suits you.
 
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The most important words in Afrikaans:



 
en
en-af
Hello!
Hello! / Hi!
Good morning! (sg/pl)
Goeie môre!
Hello! (sg/pl)
Goeie dag!
Good evening! (sg/pl)
Goeie naand!
Good night! (sg/pl)
Goeie nag!
Bye! (infml)
Baai!
Good bye! (fml.)
Totsiens! / Ta-ta!
 
en
en-af
yes
ja
no
nee
maybe
miskien
OK
OK / oraait
Thank you!
Dankie!
You're welcome! (m/f)
Met plesier! / Dis ʼn plesier!
Excuse me, … (sg/pl)
Versoning ... / Verskoon my .../ Ekskuus ...
 
en
en-af
I'm sorry. (m/f)
Ek is jammer.
I have … / I don't have ...
Ek het ... / Ek het geen ...
We have … / We don't have ...
Ons het ... / Ons het geen ...
There is (no) ...
Daar is ... / Daar is geen ...
My name is ...
My naam is ...
I'm from ...
Ek kom van ...
I am married. / I am not married.
Ek is getroud. / Ek is nie getroud nie.
 
en
en-af
I am traveling alone. / I am not traveling alone. (m/f)
Ek toer alleen. / Ek toer nie alleen nie.
I'm traveling with ...
Ek toer saammet ...
Do you speak …? (m/f)
Praat u ... ?
Does anyone here speak ...?
Praat iemand hier ... ? / Praat iemand hierso ... ?
Could you write that down please. (m/f)
Skryf dit asseblief neer.
Could you please repeat that. (m/f)
Herhaal dit asseblief.
Just a moment please.
Net ʼn oomblik asseblief.
 
en
en-af
zero
nul
one
een
two
twee
three
drie
four
vier
five
vyf
six
ses
 
 
 

Our learning methods:


With the long-term memory method, every word comes back in a fixed rhythm until it sticks. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations in Afrikaans.
 
A varied mix of exercises keeps the lessons lively and helps you keep going.
You learn words and phrases you can use straight away.
 
In the 17 Minute Languages learning community you can ask questions, swap tips with other Afrikaans learners and team up with a learning partner.
 
Learn Afrikaans with the long-term memory method

What is included in the Afrikaans course:


  • The Afrikaans beginner's course gives you a solid basic vocabulary of over 1,300 words. You reach level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    17 minutes a day is enough. What counts is the daily routine, not long sessions.
     
    With the Afrikaans complete package you learn 5,000 words and move up step by step from A1 to C2.
  • You learn every word in context and in complete sentences, with 42 dialogue texts to read and listen to.
  • Practical grammar: a short new exercise every day, so you learn the rules by using them.
  • The verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer teach you to form your own sentences – the step from single words to conversation.
Afrikaans course contents

Online language course:


  • Runs without installation on Windows, Linux, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and Android tablets. You can switch devices at any time.
  • Latest version: the Afrikaans beginner's course was fully revised in 2026.
  • The additional audio trainer lets you learn and repeat the words without a screen – when driving, for example.
  • We have been making language courses since 2002 – over 540,000 courses sold.
  • You pay once and use the course for 10 years. There is no subscription that keeps charging you month after month.
  • 31-day money-back guarantee:
    You have 31 days to decide whether the course is right for you.
    If you are not completely satisfied, we refund 100% of the price – no questions asked.
 
Afrikaans course for beginners

This course compared with other providers:

 
17 Minute Languages
Other providers
Long-term memory method:
words that stick
Daily trainer:
your lesson is ready every day
Superlearning music:
calm background music to help you focus
Audio trainer:
learn without a screen
Payment
One-off payment, no subscription
Often a monthly subscription
 

Reviews on Trustpilot:

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How to make steady progress in Afrikaans:


Make steady progress in Afrikaans with 17 Minute Languages
The daily trainer picks your exercises for you, matched to your level. It brings each word back for review at the right moment.
 
Learn over 1,300 Afrikaans words and reach level A1/A2
With the beginner's course you learn over 1,300 words and reach level A1/A2.
 
With the complete package you learn 5,000 words and work your way up from A1 to C2.
 
The complete package also contains many more lessons and texts than the beginner's course, so you get much deeper into Afrikaans.
Daily trainer
In the daily trainer you first read, listen to and learn the new words.
You then review them in a set pattern: sometimes you reveal the translation, sometimes you pick it in a multiple-choice exercise.
 
Over the next few days, each new word comes back just before you would forget it. A word you get wrong goes back into the loop until you know it.
That is how you memorise the translation, the pronunciation and the spelling of each word.
 
Afrikaans texts to read and listen to
Words alone do not make a language. So you also get texts and dialogues to read and listen to, matched to the words you have just learnt.
With the sentence construction trainer you practise putting complete sentences together.
 
Afrikaans verb trainer
The course also includes a verb trainer, so you can practise the Afrikaans verb forms until you get them right.
 
Pick up where you left off
The course carries on exactly where you left off – you don't have to look for the right lesson.
Whether you study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day is up to you.
 
Elements that keep you motivated
There are also a few extras that keep you motivated:
For every word you learn, you earn points.
The longer you study on a given day, the more points each word earns you.
Study on several days in a row and your learning streak earns you an extra bonus.
 
Exchange points for bonuses
After each session you can compare your score with other learners and exchange points for bonuses – a bit like a frequent flyer programme.
On days when you study for an especially long time, there is a small surprise at the end.
Learn a little longer than yesterday and you earn extra points – and more bonuses.
 
Audio for the Afrikaans vocabulary
17 Minute Languages learning community
You are not learning on your own: in our learning community you can compare notes with other learners and find a learning partner.
 
Vocabulary in English and Afrikaans
The course runs online. Use it on your computer, smartphone or tablet and switch devices whenever you like. You have 10 years of access.
After your daily lesson you can start the audio trainer with today's new words and the ones you got wrong.
You hear each word in English and Afrikaans and repeat it.
That helps the words stick.
 
Have a conversation in Afrikaans
The Afrikaans course takes you from your first words to real conversations: a first simple exchange after about 3 hours, fluent after about 50 hours.
The words you learn come back until they stick.
Step by step you build whole sentences – and you start talking in Afrikaans.
 
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See how many people are learning with 17 Minute Languages right now:

Afrikaans learning statistics, trends and diagrams

What are the personal reasons for learning Afrikaans?

Emigration 19.8 %
Bilingual relationship 18.0 %
Travelling 17.8 %
School, studies or internship 12.5 %
International friendships 11.5 %
Communicate with relatives 9.0 %
Job and career 7.5 %
Getting to know new cultures 2.2 %
Improving memory 1.2 %

How old are Afrikaans learners?

Mobile (iOS, Android)
PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

How long do users learn Afrikaans every day?


3 minutes:     10.1 %
5 minutes:     6.9 %
7 minutes:     2.6 %
10 minutes:     8.1 %
14 minutes:     0.8 %
17 minutes:     53.8 %
20 minutes:     5.9 %
30 minutes:     2.6 %
45 minutes:     1.2 %
60 minutes:     3.6 %
90 minutes:     2.5 %
120 minutes:     1.2 %

How much faster do you learn Afrikaans with Superlearning music?

This is how long it takes on average to learn Afrikaans words in the daily trainer using the long-term memory learning method:
 
150 = 2.2 hours
♫ + 150 = 1.7 hours
300 = 4.5 hours
♫ + 300 = 3.5 hours
450 = 6.8 hours
♫ + 450 = 5.2 hours
Time saved with Superlearning: 22.6%
 
150 words without Superlearning = 2.2 hours
150 words with Superlearning = 1.7 hours
★ Saved: 0.5 hours
 
300 words without Superlearning = 4.5 hours
300 words with Superlearning = 3.5 hours
★ Saved: 1.0 hours
 
450 words without Superlearning = 6.8 hours
450 words with Superlearning = 5.2 hours
★ Saved: 1.6 hours
 

Which devices are used for learning?


iPhone:  28.2 %
Windows PC:  27.0 %
Android phone:  20.2 %
Mac:  12.3 %
iPad:  7.4 %
Linux PC:  3.9 %
Android tablet:  0.9 %

Where do users learn Afrikaans?


At home 80.8 %
On the go 2.1 %
Both 16.9 %

 
Source of all learning statistics: Afrikaans online language course, with data from 203 Afrikaans learners.
 

 

If you have learned Afrikaans with 17 Minute Languages, you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Afrikaans more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in South Africa whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Afrikaans?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking Afrikaans!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to South Africa.
    If you can speak Afrikaans, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    You'll gain a better understanding of the country and its inhabitants.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in Afrikaans!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Afrikaans!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    It has been found that learning languages aids in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free Afrikaans trial version

 
Test the Afrikaans course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 
Afrikaans long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The Afrikaans long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the Afrikaans course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn Afrikaans with long term method
 
Afrikaans language course
 
The long-term method works like this:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    The seventh day brings another prompt with the same word.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the fifteenth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 16 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forget the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this Afrikaans course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning Afrikaans:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
The course calculates your exact level of knowledge before each learning unit and teaches you all the learning content of the language course in a logical sequence:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the Afrikaans vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long-term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
After finishing the daily trainer, we provide a recap of all the words that you have embedded in your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into Afrikaans.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
It maintains the intrigue of your daily learning, encouraging you to extend each learning session by a few more minutes.
5
Texts, phrases and idioms
The vocabulary is broken down into themes, and you will learn sentences in the context of each theme from the many authentic set texts and dialogues.
Soon, you can look forward to reading books and watching films in Afrikaans in the original language.
6
Sentence construction trainer
With the help of the sentence construction trainer you will learn to build sentences in Afrikaans in a relaxed and creative way!
The program automatically corrects your work.
So you will quickly grasp how sentences are built in Afrikaans.
7
Verb trainer
It is the verbs that are at the heart of every language.
Here you will learn the most important verbs and their conjugated forms; you will also learn how to use the right tenses in Afrikaans.
8
Learn Afrikaans grammar:
The rules of the language are included in your daily trainer: with the help of clearly explained grammar chapters – illustrated by examples – you will learn Afrikaans grammar from scratch and according to a didactically meaningful system.

 
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Afrikaans insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
Now you have the opportunity to compete with other users via the leaderboard.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Just like in a frequent flyer programme, you can exchange your course points for more than 50 attractive rewards.
 
The more you learn, the more you earn :)
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from South Africa and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other Afrikaans learners or people from South Africa.
 
learn Afrikaans online

 

 

Free Afrikaans trial version

 
Test the Afrikaans course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Diverse activities that are enjoyable and captivating:


Variety is key to learning.
To increase your motivation for daily learning, your language course offers varied and engaging learning methods, visualisations and bonuses.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Afrikaans in no time.
learn Afrikaans with a variety of daily tasks
The course programme offers you new vocabulary based on a sophisticated system.
You practise the vocabulary repeatedly until you know it inside out.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
Between repetitions, you'll encounter new words as part of diverse daily tasks.
varied learning methods for fluent Afrikaans
With varied learning methods such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice questions, matching games, translation exercises and dictations, you are guaranteed lasting learning enjoyment.
points for all Afrikaans vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Obviously, there's little purpose in accumulating points if they aren't redeemable for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
Afrikaans course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Afrikaans.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
Afrikaans verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
A verb trainer has been developed specifically for you.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying Afrikaans with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent Afrikaans with superlearning music
All our language courses include the popular Superlearning music, which allows you to learn in a relaxed way.
(Of course you can also learn without this music.)
meditation practice to learn Afrikaans
After each day of learning, you have the option of deepening your relaxation with a guided meditation.
Each learning unit is therefore concluded in a state of deep relaxation.
network with tandem partners
Join our learning partner community:
You have the opportunity to find learning or tandem partners to study together and to support and motivate each other.
course with Afrikaans grammar
During the course we will introduce you to Afrikaans grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
Afrikaans

Learn Afrikaans 32.9% faster with Superlearning music


learn Afrikaans with Superlearning
Your learning will be accelerated by next-generation superlearning meditation music.
The music you'll listen to is designed to profoundly relax you.
 
Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the Afrikaans vocabulary.
 
You will also be able to concentrate on the Afrikaans course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.
 
learn Afrikaans with meditation
The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for their health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.
 
Headphones are required for you to reap the full benefits.
 
You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.
 
And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

 
Versatile dialogues and useful phrases for Afrikaans

Versatile dialogues and useful phrases



 
From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent-free pronunciation and correct emphasis.
 

 
In this course, you will learn how Afrikaans is really spoken in South Africa.
 

Content of texts and dialogues:


You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
With their assistance, you'll face crucial circumstances that could take place on holiday or in your home life with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.

Gradually, the verb trainer will lead you through every verb and its conjugated forms


 
At the heart of every language are the verbs.
You will begin with the most frequently used verbs and all their conjugated forms.
When you recognise and form verbs correctly, you have already learned the most important part of grammar and can now form meaningful sentences.
 
With the verb trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most frequently used verbs, how to use the verbs in constructing sentences and apply the tenses correctly in Afrikaans.
 
When you master this you have already learned the essentials of Afrikaans grammar.
You will understand sentences and confidently have your first conversations in Afrikaans.
 
The verb trainer will systematically teach you all important verbs in all tenses within the first few days.
The playful exercises build on each other making it very easy for you to follow.
 
See how verbs are formed in Afrikaans here:
 
          
 

Afrikaans grammar, clearly and simply explained


A central part of your language course is a practical, detailed grammar that systematically introduces you to all the essential grammar rules – easy to follow and illustrated with many examples.
 
Explained step by step and vividly, the rules of the language become familiar to you. After only a short learning time, you will be able to form simple, correct Afrikaans sentences.
 
For every rule you will always find clear example sentences and well-arranged tables that not only deepen your grammar knowledge and reinforce what you have learned, but also expand your vocabulary.
 
For the grammar chapters, the daily trainer presents you with numerous easy-to-understand exercises that help you internalise the grammar rules quickly.
 
Afrikaans grammar: rules explained step by step

Grammar

The complete Afrikaans grammar is part of your course: every rule explained step by step, with new exercises every day.

Afrikaans sentence construction trainer


Afrikaans sentence building trainer
You will find the Afrikaans Sentence Construction Trainer integrated into your language course.
This program teaches you to form sentences in Afrikaans quickly and correctly.
 
This is how you practise sentence construction in Afrikaans:
 
You see a short sentence in Afrikaans broken down into its building blocks, the individual words.
Your task now is to put the individual words in the correct order.
 
You learn the vocabulary in the context of complete sentences and with each exercise you improve your sentence structure in Afrikaans.
 
You will learn Afrikaans even faster and become more confident in speaking every day.
 
 

Afrikaans conversation trainer


At the beginning of learning Afrikaans it is very important that you can start to form sentences quickly and have important phrases in Afrikaans at hand.
You can achieve this important foundation in a short time with the Afrikaans conversation trainer.
 
The conversation trainer is part of the Afrikaans course and teaches you sentences, sentence building blocks and phrases right from the start.
The topics are as follows:
 
  • greetings & farewells
  • small talk
  • introducing yourself
  • asking your first questions
  • talking about hobbies
  • reading labels, signs and tags
  • making orders at restaurants and coffee bars
  • ask for prices
  • book a room
  • make phone calls in Afrikaans
  • organise everything when travelling
  • appointments and dates
  • write e-mails
  • rent a car
  • travel by public transport
  • and much more!
Afrikaans conversation trainer

 

 
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One online course suitable for all your devices: laptop, tablet and smartphone


You can use the Afrikaans online course on all your devices and switch back and forth between them as you like.
 
The course can be used with any smartphone (Android, iPhone), any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer running Windows (11, 10, 8, 7), Linux or macOS.
 
You can pick up where you left off, regardless of the device.
 

 
Practice Afrikaans in the morning on the train using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
You can pick up where you left off during your lunch break on your laptop, using Windows, Linux or on a Mac.
In the evenings, you can kick back in your favourite spot and learn while you relax, whether it's on your iPad, Windows or Android tablet.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer


As an extra to the Afrikaans learning software you get the Afrikaans audio trainer.
 
The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.
 
You can listen to the Afrikaans audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.
 
To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.
With the audio trainer you learn Afrikaans just by listening, almost without noticing, for example:
...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
...while driving
...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
...on the train or bus
...in between breaks or waiting periods

Audio trainer example 1



 

Audio trainer example 2



 
 

Want to refresh your Afrikaans or expand your existing knowledge?


If you already know some Afrikaans and would like to expand your existing Afrikaans knowledge, you can take a placement test for Afrikaans right at the beginning of the language course.
You will then start learning at exactly the perfect point for you.
 
If you learned Afrikaans a long time ago, but have forgotten a lot of words, we recommend that you start at the very beginning.
 
You will move through the course quickly: for each word, you can quickly tag whether you already knew it or whether it is new to you.
 
Verbs, texts and grammar will be repeatedly shown to you throughout the course with new content.
You can decide for yourself at any time what else you would like to learn.
This way you only learn new things and quickly revise everything you might have forgotten.
 


 
In all the learning methods and tests, the vocabulary and lines of text are played for you.
You constantly repeat the correct pronunciation.
 
You learn clear and accent-free pronunciation with the correct emphasis!
learn Afrikaans with native speakers

 

Free Afrikaans trial version

 
Test the Afrikaans course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 
 

You are protected by our money-back guarantee:


Test the language course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked.
 
Order your Afrikaans course now »

 

You get immediate access to the language course:


When you order the course and pay by credit card or PayPal, you get immediate access to your online course.
You only pay once – this is not a subscription model as is the case with other providers.
You can use your course for 10 years.
 
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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranging possibilities which make learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose to listen to the language as often as you want to as well as being able to print the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"This is my first exercise program for PC ever - especially the offered possibilities of long-term memory training as well as the literacy test which are very helpful for me are fascinating to me."
   (Tom Livingston)
 
"The varied learning possibilities are gorgeous! They have something in store for everyone.
Especially being able to print flashcards has been new to me and I think it's brilliant! They are really easy to print and front and back are fitting on top of each other! The everyday situations make learning much easier since sentences out of everyday life are a great motivation learning a language. Learning varies at all times because there are so many different ways teaching myself the language."

   (Kelly Roberts)
 
"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."

   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 
"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."

   (Ashley Crust)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect to know the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I could hardly remember anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"Every day before I go to sleep I'm practising my vocabulary with the long-term memory learning method. By purchasing your software I've made a good decision since it's fun learning and gives me a sense of achievement most of the time. As far as I'm concerned this course enhanced my linguistic knowledge because its design is varying. Another great advantage is the course being suitable for all kinds of operating systems. This is what I really like about it since I'm a Linux user and therefore limited concerning software."
   (Chris Worthingham)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I particularly like the vocabulary-learning function with the long-term memory learning method. Not only is this method incredibly efficient but also very motivating, because success becomes apparent immediately and you can feel certain having the vocabulary stored in your long-term memory. A great advantage are the crystal clear voice recordings which don't leave you thinking about the pronunciation and makes naturally learning possible."
   (Guillaume Guerrin)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this program for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the long-term method. The recordings of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the PC is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the PC is much more efficient since you cannot cheat yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, it is not only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"From an educational view the long term memory learning method is very well-structured.
We are able to store the results. Also we think the gap texts are great and the pronunciation of the audio files is especially audible and clear.
The lessons are kept short which is favourable respecting our age. Thank you very much for this language course."

   (Richard & Francis Pennyworthy)
 
"I find the logical and neat outline very appealing. I'm also motivated by the long term memory learning method which makes it easy for me to live up to the learning success of the day before and gets me started over quickly. I've already bought the beginner's course and my experiences with the long term memory learning method are good. You can virtually follow the continuing progress the team is working on - this is what I really like since they give me the feeling that I'm taken seriously when I hand in some suggestions for improvement and changes."
   (Agatha Low)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want to learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull through.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want to learn makes this course "feasible"."

   (Henry Smalls)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation music."
   
 
"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learn another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuously. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I really have to thank you for the daily exercises. They really give me the motivation I need to do at least my daily exercises on a daily basis since I don't have much time left. Additionally I think the great choice of the different ways of learning is gorgeous, e.g. first, taking a look at the vocabulary, secondly finding them hidden in a text and thereby studying them and then being tested and learning vocabulary intensively. "
   (A. Svensson)
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."

   (Craig Miller)
 
"I like the lessons being divided in daily exercises.
Still, I can decide by myself independently how much I'd like to learn. That way learning never gets boring.
I further like the speakers being native speakers. From the beginning, you are offered short texts which you can gradually elaborate."

   (Frank Roy)
 
"To me the daily exercises are awesome and be given the possibility to continue right where I stopped by the repetition.
Not a day goes by without me working with the program and working on my vocabulary knowledge at least.
Within almost 100 days I've stored more than 1000 words in the long term memory.
I would like to thank you so much for this course. I'm enjoying it so much and it really helps me stay on track."

   (Victoria Statham)
 
"The daily exercises learning method seems very effective. It gives you a well-structured schedule that guides you through the program.
And if there is time left you could additionally use further training methods."

   (Gunther Rummel)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"I appreciate the course's systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

 
"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."

   (Bill Green)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"

   (Tess Carlson)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."

   (Chester Fields)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."

   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised by the price... I think it is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course's navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
"I don't think there's a better program to learn vocabulary fast and effectively."
   (Emma Cooper)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
 

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  • Learn over 1,300 words with the unique long-term memory learning method and acquire a solid Afrikaans basic vocabulary.
     
    If you choose the Afrikaans complete package, you'll learn over 5,000 words.
  • You will be given countless phrases and texts grouped by themes.
    You will learn the words in context and in whole sentences.
  • Every day, you will receive new exercises including grammar to enhance your language knowledge.
  • The daily trainer provides you with exercises according to your learning level and speed, in order to achieve the highest possible learning efficiency.
  • Thanks to the verb trainer, which is also presented to you as part of the daily trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most common verbs and how to apply the tenses in Afrikaans.
  • With the help of the sentence construction trainer, you will be taught the sentence structure in Afrikaans in a playful way.
    Soon you will be able to form correct sentences in Afrikaans.
  • The conversation trainer provides you with an easy and successful introduction to the language.
    You will learn simple sentences and useful expressions.
    Beginners in particular will quickly be able to have basic conversations.
  • In the 17 Minute Languages' learning community, you can exchange ideas and make new friends with other highly motivated learners of your chosen foreign language as well as native speakers from South Africa.
  • For every type of learner, effective learning methods bring substantial fun in learning.
  • The course requires no prior installation and is particularly user-friendly.
  • Latest version – the Afrikaans language course was completely revised in 2026.
  • One-off payment, no subscription.
    You get access for 10 years.
  • For Windows / Linux / macOS / iPhone / Android smartphones / iPad / Android tablets / Windows tablets.

 
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