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

Learn to Speak Afrikaans

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat

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Learn to Speak Afrikaans

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video 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.

The Basics
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 and video 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 and Video 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 Coenraad
March 8, 2026
South Africa
(Port Elizabeth)
English
Afrikaans
Japanese
Spanish
Hi, I'm from South Africa and love personal fitness and sports.Intereste d in learning more languages.I traveled to japan in December 2014 and again in 2024 with my wife. Was an amazing experience! Currently I work in America translate

person Hope
March 8, 2026
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Chinese, Mandarin
Swahili
Spanish
Hey 😊 I’m Hope 26, from South Africa🇿🇦 I grew up speaking English and I’m here because I’d really like to learn new languages and meet people from different parts of the world. Living in South Africa has exposed me to so many cultures and per..... translate

person Mickael
March 6, 2026
France
(Bordeaux)
French
Afrikaans
English
Spanish
Italian
Je suis Mickael à Bordeaux j'aime la musique,la lecture et les voyages.Naturell ement j'aime les langues en particulier l'anglais et l'espagnol que je maîtrise pas encore. translate

person Fouad
March 6, 2026
Austria
(Marrakech)
Afrikaans
Arabic, other
انا شاب احب تعارف على تقافة مختلف في لعلم translate

person Mwanakheri
March 6, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es salaam)
Afrikaans
Afrikaans
My name is Mwanakheri, iam Tanzanian, I complete O'level level education with Diploma in Records management at (TPSC)Tanzania public service collage. I would like to joing in this practice because I want to expand my Swahili/ English knowledge t..... translate

person U2j2h
March 5, 2026
Albania
(Caba)
Afrikaans
- Other -
Jzjzhzb translate

person Amina
March 5, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Afrikaans
- Other -
My name is Mishi. I am from Kenya and I am a curious and hardworking person. I enjoy learning new things, especially about business, online work, and Forex trading. I like improving myself and building skills that can help me earn money and become in..... translate

person Marga
March 1, 2026
Japan
(Okinawa)
English
Afrikaans
Japanese
I moved to Okinawa to live with my husband and have been learning a bit of Japanese, but would really like to learn to speak the language properly. I am very keen on language exchange, and hope to be able to help with English! translate

person Lily
February 28, 2026
Kenya
(Mombasa)
Afrikaans
Dutch
am fun,outgoing,lov es traveling nature,cooking,f ood,music..am learning this language because am looking to meet new interesting people. translate

person Yanchri
February 27, 2026
South Africa
(Port Elizabeth)
Afrikaans
Luxembourgeois (Luxemburgian)
I am a native speaker of Afrikaans, from South Africa and I am fluent in English. I love languages, and want to learn Luxembourgish. I will help you improve your Afrikaans and English. I look forward to our conversations. For chat software, Whatsapp ..... translate

person Avril
February 25, 2026
Kenya
(nairobi)
Afrikaans
German
To be able to support my education translate

person Kurt
February 24, 2026
South Africa
(George)
English
Afrikaans
Spanish
Dutch
I’m naturally curious and love diving into new things—whether it’s anime, food, cars, or DIY projects. I’m fascinated by other cultures and how people live, which is why I’m interested in learning languages. I find it deeply interesting, but I’m stru..... translate

person Vivi e
February 22, 2026
Nigeria
(Lagos)
English
Afrikaans
French
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hi, I’m Vivi from Nigeria! I love learning about different cultures and meeting people from around the world. Language can be fun because it helps me connect with others and understand new ways of thinking. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music..... translate

person Ella
February 22, 2026
Ghana
(Accra)
Afrikaans
English
I am very happy person try to make others laugh and heal. I love nature and like to explore other languages and their culture. Honestly I am proudly African girl looking for penpal. My name is Ella translate

person Anne
February 19, 2026
South Africa
Afrikaans
English
Dutch
I am a freelance journalist,write r and translator.I love books,reading,mu sic,movies,art and photography.I want to learn Dutch.I can help with English and Afrikaans. translate

person eve
February 18, 2026
Uganda
(kampala)
Afrikaans
Spanish
am introvert wanting to learn spanish translate

person Bonnie
February 18, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Afrikaans
English
I like learning different cultures from different communities and also I respect different cultures translate

person Fred
February 17, 2026
Ghana
(Accra)
Afrikaans
Akan
I am a life changer n able to adapt translate

person Silda
February 14, 2026
Senegal
(Dakar)
Afrikaans
French
Je suis une jeune filles je cherche des amies ou amis pour paler langlais ou allemand.jaime.l a télé,dance ciné,cuisine,cul ture ,photo ,science translate

person Reeze
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Kawasaki)
English
Afrikaans
Japanese
I would like someone to practice talking and becoming comfortable talking Japanese. Please help me and I will help you learn English. I play games so if you play games to, we can play together while practicing. translate

Click here to view all Afrikaans-speaking members.
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