Description
Step up to confident, opinionated Afrikaans. Debate the news, hold your own in a meeting, and tell a good story. This is the full written study guide for Afrikaans CEFR B2 (Confident Speaker): about 4,100 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: 161 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
- Opinions – agreeing and disagreeing
- News and current affairs
- The workplace and meetings
- Money and finance
- Technology and the internet
- Environment and community
- Culture, customs and ceremonies
- Telling a story and solving problems
- Family and relationships
- Home and daily life
- Feelings and helping out
By the end of this level you can
- Give and defend an opinion, and agree or disagree politely but firmly in a discussion.
- Follow and contribute to a conversation about the news and current affairs.
- Take part in a workplace meeting – propose ideas, ask for clarification, and summarise decisions.
- Talk about money, budgeting and finance with appropriate vocabulary.
- Discuss technology and the internet, describing tools and online habits.
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 B2 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.