As a South African expat, you probably know this already…South Africans communicate in such a unique way that even their accents have accents! It’s true. While South Africans are known…
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With everyone else using the lockdown as an opportunity to learn a new skill, get fit or lose weight, why not use the time to get started on learning a…
Parlez-vous français? Hablas español? It won’t be long before you hear these words, or similarly foreign-sounding words, when you move to a new country. And what will you reply? Do…
There are few languages on this planet that can be quite so satisfying or gratifying as Afrikaans – and that’s a fact! Afrikaans is a West-Germanic language most prominent in…
Afrikaans is well known as a language with tongue-in-cheek and powerful expressions. Today, we’ll explore some of the most familiar Afrikaans idioms and their meanings. Not Afrikaans? Fear not, below…
Your mother tongue is an essential part of your identity and your heritage. Many languages today are under pressure and some mother tongues are in danger of disappearing totally due…
Many people become confused between the terms emigrate and immigrate. These are two words that both have a similar meaning and are often used in the wrong contexts. Both words…
South African expats live all over the world, so no matter where you are living, you are sure to bump into them. Fortunately for the rest of the world, South…
Afrikaans is a funny old language with many of its expressions taking on a very literal meaning. “Lekker… braai… bakkie… nou-nou… sommer” is just some of the words only South…
One of the most daunting aspects of moving to a new country for expat children is starting a new school, especially if they have to deal with language and cultural…