South African family living in Dublin want to move back to there.

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sin Member

Member since 14 February 2011

sinMember14 February 2011 17:05:09

I have enough money to rent a big house in Johannesburg.I'd like to learn the language Afrikaans.Is there anyone here who can speak fluently???

Yud ViP

Member since 08 November 2010

YudViP15 February 2011 05:22:21

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Welcome to Expat-blog, sin

Your discussion has been redirected to the South Africa forum for effective networking. Are you searching for accommodation?

Regards

JoachimS Guest

JoachimSGuest15 February 2011 08:23:19

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Hi

There are classes available, but depending on where you spend your time in South Africa, you should pick it up quite quickly.

Are you originally from South Africa? Are looking to live and work in South Africa, or are you just looking to spend some time here to learn the language?

pikkewyntjie Active member

Member since 03 January 2011

pikkewyntjieActive member23 March 2011 10:33:54

Hi Sin,

Although I am not South African I speak Afrikaans (although not quite fluently yet). There are courses available in London, UK but I don't know about Dublin. I can however point you in the direction of places to buy books etc. There is a very good grammer book that is used in South African schools which you will find very useful.

I will also ask my Afrikaans teacher if she knows anyone in Dublin that teaches the language.

It is beautiful language and I really hope you have the opportunity to learn it.

pikkewyntjie Active member

Member since 03 January 2011

pikkewyntjieActive member23 March 2011 11:58:44

Afrikaans website - learn Afrikaans: afrikaans.us
Afrikaans Handbook - afrikaanshandbook.co.za/?go=home

There is a also a member of this site who speaks Afrikaans and is based in Dublin, maybe she can help you further:

https://www.expat.com/forum/profile.php?id=196650

Hounslow Mum Member

Member since 16 September 2011

Hounslow MumMember16 September 2011 12:16:58

hiya, married to a Dublin lad & we might move to S/Africa if husband is transferred there by current employer. Seems likely. We're now in Milton Keynes in England. Just want info about life there - the education system, health system, buying/renting property. His employers are in Zwartkop & Hennopsmeer. Near Johannesburg or Pretoria I believe. Many thanks for info. cheers, Anne

tony_ New member

Member since 31 October 2011

tony_New member31 October 2011 20:04:28

@sin... check out job classified to see available teacher who can assist with little charges... when will you be in rsa & inbox me when u around to hang out

from tony

Bulelwa Member

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BulelwaMember13 March 2013 11:57:22

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