Ethan (7F2) & Catherine (7P2) introduce us to Afrikaans


Thank you Ethan (7F2) and Catherine (7P2) for your mother's literacy contribution -  (Verse 3 of the Afrikaans version of the South Africa National Anthem):

We are also so grateful to Mary-Anne, Greig, Leszek and Natalie for educating us about the variety of and interplay within the South African languages:

Listen here to Mary-Anne' telling you about interesting South African words and their origins:

Some of Greig's favourite South African words....

Hadeda

  • Eish
  • Robots - Traffic Lights
  • Now now and just now (good luck with this one)
  • Fundi
  • Kiff
  • Kumba - Home in Shona
  • Bhejane - Rhino in Zulu
  • Bunny Chow


Leszek has given us some South African sailing and plant science terms....


Finally,  a little bit of useful advice for you.... (Thank you Natalie for sharing!):

Phuza amaningi amanzi : drink lots of water (Zulu) 

Click Below to listen to some popular South African Songs (Thank you Mary-Anne):