Learn to Speak Afrikaans : Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice Chat

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Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice Chat

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Learn to Speak Afrikaans

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice Chat


Learn Afrikaans online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language. Write or speak Afrikaans online to improve grammar or conversation.

A language exchange complements other forms of learning such as classroom, cultural immersion and multimedia, because you get to practice all that you have learned with native speakers in a safe and supportive environment.

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What is a language exchange?
Why do a language exchange?
How to do a language exchange?
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...one of  "the best ways to learn a foreign language."

- The Wall Street Journal

Advantages of language exchange learning include:
  • Learning the real Afrikaans language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
  • Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Afrikaans conversation
  • Making a friend in the Afrikaans-speaking culture.
Language exchange learning is also inexpensive because we provide free tips and conversation lesson plans that allow you to do a language exchange on your own.

For more advantages, please see why do a language exchange.

What You Can Do Here

Here at MyLanguageExchange.com, you can
  • Find Afrikaans-speaking language exchange partners.
  • Practice your Afrikaans by writing emails (pen pals).
  • Practice written conversation using text chat.
  • Practice speaking using voice chat.
We provide free, helpful guidelines and tips on how to do a language exchange, as well as free lesson plans designed by an expert in language exchange learning. The activities are fun so you can easily "break the ice" with your new learning partner and get effective practice.

In short, you have everything you need to practice and learn Afrikaans via a language exchange.


Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

The type of exchange that is right for you depends on your proficiency level in Afrikaans and your learning goals. Find out which type of language exchange is right for you.


Before Practicing

Before you begin practicing, please read the free guideline, How To Do A Language Exchange for hints on doing an effective language exchange.


Find a Partner Now

Find an Afrikaans language exchange partner now, and have fun!

Find an  Afrikaans-speaking Partner
Your native language:

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Our Newest Afrikaans-speaking Members

Here are 20 of our most recent Afrikaans-speaking members that could become your partner.

To view all registered Afrikaans native speakers, please click here.
Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Jaco
February 21, 2025
South Africa
(Richards bay)
Afrikaans
English
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
こんいちは。 私の名前は Jaco です。 私は南アフリカ出身です 。 私はアフリカーンス語と英語を話し ます。 私は自由な時間に日本語と 中国語を勉強しています。 私たち が助け合えることを願っています。 ありがとう。 Hi My name is Jaco. I’m from South Africa. I speak Afrikaans and English. In my free time I’m learning Japanese and Chinese ...... translate

person Albert
February 21, 2025
Australia
(Toowoomba)
Afrikaans
English
Japanese
I currently live in Toowoomba and wish to learn Japanese. I want to work or potentially move to Japan one day. My hobbies include camping, watching anime, snowboarding when I can and going to the gym. translate

person Risper
February 20, 2025
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Afrikaans
English
French
Hello,my name is Risper I'm 25 years old,I'm born Africa country called Kenya,I'm interested to know new languages and cultures translate

person Daniëlle
February 18, 2025
Japan
(Shizuoka City)
English
Afrikaans
Japanese
Hello! I'm Daniëlle, a South African living in Japan! I'm hoping to find someone to have an in-person exchange with. I live in Shizuoka, but at the moment, most of my daily conversations are in English, so my Japanese is not improving. I&#x..... translate

person Skye
February 17, 2025
South Africa
(Wellington)
English
Afrikaans
Japanese
I am a 25 year old grad student from South Africa. I want to go to grad school in Japan this year. 一生懸命日本語を勉強します。日本 語の会話が練習したいです。 I want to be a literary translator one day. I am a native English speaker so I can help you with English conversation.... . translate

person Deseré
February 17, 2025
South Africa
(Sasolburg)
Afrikaans
English
Japanese
I am usually a quiet and reserved person. I like to be alone but enjoy being with kind and funny people. I want to learn Japanese and help Japanese people who want to improve their English. translate

person Hope
February 16, 2025
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Chinese, Mandarin
German
Spanish
Hi there! My name is Hope and I live in South Africa. I am currently a student, studying towards my law degree I am also a TEFL teacher. I’ve grown up in an English speaking household and consider myself to be an almost above average English speaker ..... translate

person Adri
February 15, 2025
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
Afrikaans
French
Hello, I like to learn about different cultures, meeting people from all walks of life and to draw! I am not a gold member translate

person Kats
February 13, 2025
Uganda
(Kampala)
Afrikaans
German
Ich bin Steven from uganda and am really so interested in learning Germany language so that could connect with people around the world. translate

person Dwight
February 13, 2025
Namibia
(Windhoek)
Afrikaans
English
Japanese
I'm a media professional who has keen interests in the way people communicate with each other. Most of my curiosity is based on the idea how we can always bridge the language barrier in order to get to know each other. I am a very open minded p..... translate

person hae
February 13, 2025
Algeria
(hao)
Afrikaans
English
hi translate

person Justin
February 12, 2025
Cameroon
(Yaoundé)
Afrikaans
English
J'aime le sport la cuisine , le cinéma, l'aventure ,la lecture ,les voyages, je suis étudiant et j'aimerais bien m'exprimer en Anglais car j'ai les difficultés là-bas grave translate

person Hassane
February 11, 2025
Burkina Faso
(Ouagadougou)
Afrikaans
English
I love the différent language translate

person Mash
February 8, 2025
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
- Other -
Korean
German
Japanese
I'm an avid reader, love gardening and I'm an animal lover. I paint sometimes, love to try new music, can't ride a bicycle and I'm currently learning how to drive a truck :). I'm a University student and would really love to ..... translate

person Njie
February 7, 2025
Gambia
(Banjul)
Afrikaans
English
I am a student, studying vocational training. I am 22years old. I am cool and friendly and like to meet new people and make friends with the world. I love the diversity of people and nature. I like to respect people and wish to be respected. translate

person Devine
February 4, 2025
Rwanda
(Kigali)
Afrikaans
English
I want to travel to many countries and to get awhite woman to be my wife translate

person Aisha
February 1, 2025
Namibia
(Windhoek)
English
Afrikaans
- Other -
German
my name is Aisha I am 24 years old I am a interested in making friends and improving my German language . I am fun and easy going person that is respectful and kind. I am very much interested in the German culture. translate

person Cleo
January 26, 2025
South Africa
(Port elizabeth)
Afrikaans
English
Korean
Hi I'm from South africa. I speak English and afrikaans. I would like to learn to speak korean translate

person Given
January 25, 2025
Canada
(Toronto)
- Other -
English
Afrikaans
Portuguese
Thai
Spanish
German
Hellooo! My name is Given. I have a BA degree in Criminology and Justice. I was born and raised in Africa(Namibia 🇳🇦), But now I live in Toronto, Canada been here for 12 years now. I love meeting new people from different backgrounds and learning a..... translate

person Nana
January 23, 2025
South Africa
(Durban)
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Xhosa
Korean
French
Japanese
I'm a 33 yr South African female currently living in USA I like rock and metal music and animals . I love making new friends and learning about new cultures . I love Korean /Japanese dramas that why I want to learn the language. translate

Click here to view all Afrikaans-speaking members.
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