Initially, it was really difficult for me to distinguish the reasons why I liked Afrikaans so much. As I started talking to more Afrikaans speaking people, it slowly became apparent why I enjoyed this language so much.
The first thing that appealed to me (which came from that initial Tinder date) was how masculine it sounded. It was both gruff and sexy, but was also being used by a man I found also found physically attractive. It turned me on to hear him speak in Afrikaans, and I wanted more. It wasn’t until he left that I fully realized that this language meant something special to me; that it hit my heartstrings in a way that was unlike other things I had come across in my life.
As I started to hear Afrikaans more (both in songs, videos and through conversing with Afrikaans people) I liked how much emotion was portrayed just through the use of words and tones. I know in English and other languages can also portray emotions through words, but the intensity of emotions shown in Afrikaans really appealed to me. I am a very emotionally open person and having another way to communicate those feelings was something that I could look forward to and get behind.
Thirdly, the way Afrikaans makes me feel when I hear it spoken or when I speak it. It makes my heart flutter and feel warm. I have yet to be annoyed with my Afrikaans learning, even though sometimes my head hurts or I feel frustrated.
I am pretty confident that anyone who talks to me or listens to me speak about Afrikaans can feel my passion and ekstaties towards the language. My enthusiasm to learn coupled with my never ending determination and drive make me an easy student to teach.
Quest For Afrikaans 