Description
Master the art of persuasion, proverbs and polished professional Afrikaans, and express the finest shades of meaning with confidence. This is the full written study guide for Afrikaans CEFR C1 (Advanced Mastery): about 5,000 words to work through at your own pace, viewable online from your student dashboard for as long as you own it.
What is inside
- 11 modules with vocabulary tables: 162 words and phrases, each with its meaning and, where given, a say-it-like pronunciation hint
- A sounds and pronunciation section
- 2 dialogues to read aloud, line by line with meanings
- 8 grammar and usage notes with examples and tips
- Practice exercises (matching, fill in the missing word, translation and a self-check) with a full answer key
Modules in this guide
- Debate and persuasion
- Proverbs and idioms
- Formal and professional register
- Abstract and academic topics
- Law, health and officialdom
- Media and rhetoric
- Oral tradition and heritage
- Nuanced emotion and figurative speech
- Generations and relationships
- Home, finances and decisions
- Conflict, care and milestones
By the end of this level you can
- Construct and defend a sustained argument, conceding points and rebutting counter-arguments in fluent, persuasive Afrikaans.
- Understand and deploy a wide range of idioms, proverbs and figurative expressions appropriately.
- Switch confidently between formal (u) and informal (jy) register according to audience and context.
- Discuss abstract and academic topics such as ethics, identity and policy with precision.
- Follow and contribute to fast, colloquial speech including humour, irony and understatement.
Good to know
- Viewable online in your account, on any device. It is not a download to keep.
- A Teach Yourself level: this level’s interactive lessons plus its full written guide. No certificate, and not a live or tutor-marked course.
- Built from the same content as our interactive Afrikaans C1 lessons.
Get every level for less
The complete Afrikaans pack ($99) includes all six Afrikaans study guides (A1 to C2) plus the interactive online lessons for every level.
Practise speaking
When you are ready to use it in conversation, find a tutor for 1-on-1 lessons.