Publisher, Routledge (September 2000)

Colloquial Afrikaans is the ideal introduction to the modern language as spoken in South Africa and Namibia.

Written by an experienced language teacher, the course offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Afrikaans. No previous knowledge of the language is required.

What makes Colloquial Afrikaans your best choice for learning the language?

* Designed for both independent study and class use
* Lots of exercises with full answer key
* Clear, concise grammar notes
* Comprehensive Afrikaans-English and English-Afrikaans glossaries

By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Afrikaans on a broad range of topics

The two 60-minute cassettes have been recorded by native speakers. These cassettes will help you perfect your pronunciation, listening and speaking skills.

About the Author: Bruce Donaldson is Associate Professor and Reader in Dutch and German at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of the best-selling Colloquial Dutch.

The favorite choice in personal language learning for language students everywhere, the latest language in the Routledge Colloquials series provides a variety of advantages:

* Interactive - lots of exercises for regular practice
* Clear - with concise grammar notes
* Practical - useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide
* Complete - includes answer key and special reference section.