A Hiccup
Life has this awful little habit of getting in the way of things we most want to do or accomplish. I experienced that the past two weeks. Not only was I working more days in a row than I would normally (thus resulting in having less energy for recreational activities), I also had a long…
Utilizing Voice Messages
When I first started this quest to learn Afrikaans, I obviously didn’t know anything. I didn’t know any words, phrases, cultural references, etc. So much of what I have learned has been listening to audio messages. I never really used audio messages before this, so it was a bit strange to get used to listening…
My Biggest Pronunciation Issues
When learning any language, correct pronunciation of words is crucial for clear communication and fluency. In Afrikaans, there are some sounds that we just don’t make in English! The first one is the “r” trilling sound. This is also known as “rolling your r’s”. Yea, I definitely cannot do that. I have heard there are…
Quest For Afrikaans 