There is a discussion group to support this site -- "Learn-Afrikaans" on Yahoo Groups. Click here to visit the group. You are invited to join if you are interested to talk to others learning the language.
It is of great value to be able to pronounce, even if you were not going to master the language. In and of itself, it is a worthwhile activity. Go over the pronunciation nodes more than once. Initially listen intently. Do not immediately jump to production. Often, the overly eager student engrains incorrect pronunciation, because it is built upon a premature perception of the sound. Guess what, perceptions are often shaky at the outset, and if you listen more in the beginning, you form a solid and accurate perception.
Once you have gone through the whole pronunciation unit at least twice, it is time to try your new skills with a native speaker. Take some Afrikaans text to a native speaker and read to them. They will give you praise (hopefully) and point out some issues you need to work on some more. If you do not know any Afrikaans speakers, I will be happy to call you anywhere in north America (Noord-Amerika) (You can also possibly use Skype to talk to others via the Internet).
The grammar will follow a sequential progression. Do it one lesson at a time, and review old materials before you move on. Reviewing is vital – build it into your schedule. Some vocabulary lists tie directly to grammar lessons (e.g. Question words and the lesson of making questions). With these two domains in particular, the software will be of great use.
The vocabulary section will eventually be divided in a beginner and advanced section. Many interactive exercises will allow you to learn vocabulary. If you are interested in using Windows software to master the vocabulary and grammar, contact the author at easyafrikaans (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk.
You can read the culture section any time. As you become more familiar with the language, you will want to ask questions, try out your language, and learn about the speakers, etc. When we come to this stage, we will seek for innovative opportunities to make this happen.
a. Raak bewus van algemene verskille, byvoorbeeld, die werwoord in die infinitiewe form het geen –EN soos in Nederlands. NL=leren AF=leer.
Begin Afrikaans lees. Byvoorbeeld, lees daagliks die nuus op Afrikikaans. Op my webwerf is ‘n spul webskakels.
Luister na Afrikaans en kopieer die uitspraak, soos ‘n Brit wat die Amerikaanse tongval probeer naboots. Daar is heelwat Afrikaans op die webwerf. Hou vol daarmee totdat u gemaklik voel met die Afrikaanse uitspraak. Luister byvoorbeeld na Stef Bos. Hy doen goed met die Suid-Afrikaanse tongval.
Netwerk met Afrikaans sprekendes. Daar is Afrikaanse sprekendes in Nederland, of maak kontak met Afrikaans sprekendes op Skype. Gesprekke met Afrikaans sprekendes sal jou oor instel en jou help om die klank aan te voel. Eerlik, met ‘n senstiwiteit vir die uitspraak, sal jy vind die woordeskat en grammatika sal heel natuurlik volg.