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.

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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 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!

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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 Janita
May 16, 2026
South Africa
(Pretoria)
Afrikaans
English
Thai
I am currently a university student studying animal science. I am learning thai for fun and I also love learning about the culture :) translate

person Ashlyn
May 16, 2026
Netherlands
(Cape Town)
English
Afrikaans
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Dutch
Hi there :3 I’m Ashlyn, 22, and I’m currently trying to find people to talk to and exchange cultures, religions, languages, and different interests ❤️🌷 I enjoy reading, drawing, and cooking different meals as a stress reliever ^_^! I also enjoy watc..... translate

person Enali Emmanuel Cannus
May 13, 2026
Benin
(Porto-Novo)
Afrikaans
French
Je souhaite élargir es connaissances à propos d'autres cultures et avoir de nouveau connaissance avec qui je peux échanger des choses sur la vie et plus. translate

person Ayanda
May 12, 2026
South Africa
(Johannesburg)
Tswana
Xhosa
Afrikaans
Lingala (Ngala)
French
Russian
Hi, I am South African. I am currently learning Russian and I would like to learn Lingala too! I think the best way to learn a language is through a native speaker, I know 7 of the 12 languages in SA and fluent in 3. I hope to find a good exchange p..... translate

person Ardine
May 12, 2026
South Africa
(Durban)
Afrikaans
Afrikaans
I am a private tutor for Afrikaans. translate

person dadad
May 11, 2026
Afghanistan
(london)
Afrikaans
- Other -
dawdadawdawdawd translate

person Ryan
May 10, 2026
Australia
(Doesn’t matter)
English
Afrikaans
German
Swedish
Danish
PS the text listed below was written in 2013. I can confirm I still have interests in languages, cultures scenic views, some architecture and of course food and cafes are a big one. Yes still like good German beers but believe Belgian ones can be bet..... translate

person Josephine
May 10, 2026
Kenya
(Mombasa)
English
Swahili
Afrikaans
German
Dutch
Italian
Norwegian
I'm very passionate about learning new languages translate

person Ella
May 8, 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 Mercy
May 7, 2026
Kenya
(Kericho kenya)
Afrikaans
French
To make friends and exchange culture translate

person Alice
May 7, 2026
Togo
(Kara)
Afrikaans
English
Je veux apprendre cette langue parce que j'aime parler l'anglais. Je veux là pratiquer à tout moment. translate

person Klara
May 6, 2026
South Africa
(Cape Town)
English
Afrikaans
French
I am an English/afrikaan s person. I am starting to learn French because I want to start reading French philosophy and literature. I enjoy audiobooks, reading, thinking, naps (haha). I like to try a bunch of new things a lot of the times. The most r..... translate

person Tuaka
May 5, 2026
Nigeria
(Port harcourt)
Afrikaans
French
German
English
Arabic, Middle Eastern
Hello, my name is Tuaka. I am interested in business, family, and faith because I believe they are important pillars for a balanced life. I am learning this language because I want to communicate with more people around the world and expand my opport..... translate

person Mugisha
May 4, 2026
Uganda
(Kampala)
Afrikaans
English
Norwegian
Dan mugisha my name i want to go and work in norway I want to learn Norwegian language translate

person Tiane
May 4, 2026
South Africa
(Stellenbosch)
Afrikaans
Dutch
Hey, I'm Tiané. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. I speak Afrikaans as my first language and use English daily for work- now trying to get a proper grip on Dutch. Afrikaan s and Dutch are close enough that I can follow along, but speaking ..... translate

person Christopher
May 4, 2026
South Africa
(Hermanus)
Afrikaans
English
German
Hi guys! My name is Christopher. I am 35 years old. I grew up speaking both Afrikaans and English. I am a accountant and deal with quite a lot of German clients, so it would be great if I could learn some German, and obviously also help teach someone..... translate

person Riev
May 3, 2026
South Africa
(Potchefstroom)
Afrikaans
English
Korean
안녕하세요! 저는 5년 이상 한국어를 배워서 토픽2 시험을 최근에 봤습니다. 제 문법과 어휘가 좋지만 스스로 문장을 만들고 사람들이랑 얘기할 기회 별로 없습니다. 그렇기 때문에 제 말하기는 비정상적으로 되게 되었으니까 한담 너머 제 소감을 더 정확히 소통하는 실력이 나아지려고 파트너랑 아니면 미리 한국에 만날 수 있는 친구랑 연습하고 싶습니다. 영어나 아프리칸스어도 대화로 연습하고 싶은 분 즐겁게 언어를 교환하겠습니다. 저는 여행지, 한국문화,..... translate

person Juegen
May 2, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Afrikaans
English
I am a kenyan and I am an extrovert i do like socializing and going on vacation where ill meet new people translate

person Florent
May 2, 2026
Togo
(Lomé)
Afrikaans
French
English
De nature calme, je cherche des correspondants avec qui dialoguez et découvrir d'autres horizons. translate

person sdfsdf
April 30, 2026
Afghanistan
(sadfasdas)
Afrikaans
Albanian
asdsa dasd asd asd asd asd asd asd asdasdasdasdasda sdasdas translate

Click here to view all Afrikaans-speaking members.
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