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AFRIKAANS LANGUAGE

Primary School Desks
Here is some general information about Afrikaans First Additional Language:

1. Subject Purpose:

  • Afrikaans First Additional Language is typically offered as an additional language option for students whose first language is not Afrikaans.

  • It aims to develop proficiency in Afrikaans as a second language, focusing on communication skills, reading, writing, and comprehension.

2. Curriculum Content:

  • The curriculum usually includes language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • Students learn vocabulary, grammar, and language structures.

  • Reading comprehension and written expression are often assessed.

3. Assessment:

  • Assessment methods may include written exams, oral assessments, and continuous assessment through assignments and projects.

  • The goal is to evaluate the student's ability to understand and use Afrikaans effectively.

4. Language Proficiency Levels:

  • The curriculum may be designed to cater to different proficiency levels, allowing students to progress from basic to more advanced language skills.

5. Importance in South Africa:

  • Afrikaans is one of the 11 official languages of South Africa.

  • Offering Afrikaans as a subject recognizes its cultural significance and promotes multilingualism in the country.

6. Cultural Context:

  • The curriculum may include aspects of Afrikaans-speaking culture and literature to provide a broader understanding of the language.

7. Flexibility:

  • Schools may have some flexibility in how they implement the curriculum, adapting it to the needs of their students. At Rainbow we follow the curriculum and adapt the resources to boost the learners' understanding and knowledge.

8. Language Policy:

  • South Africa has a language policy that aims to promote the equitable use of all official languages in various domains of public and private life, including education.

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