Afrikaans Self-taught: By the Natural Method with Phonetic Pronunciation (Thimm's System): New Edition, (Paperback)

This is the new version with enlarged fonts than the original for easy reading The Thimms system teaches the correct Afrikaans pronunciation. Each sound is separately represented and if followed correctly, will get you speaking Afrikaans like a true native speaker. The Wallenberg edition has been republished with additional chapters on Boer history and culture and a discussion on the origins of the Afrikaans language. Afrikaans self taught is a book which has over many years of usage has now become part of South Africa's heritage and many hundreds of thousands have used this book to help them learn to speak Afrikaans correctly. "Afrikaans self taught with phonetic pronunciation using Thimm's system has been popular since 1911, being highly recommended from generation to generation. It has been brought out in several editions over the years, which itself is a testament to its value. The word classic is often used loosely. This book is a classic book in the true sense and has helped many to learn Afrikaans." A Review in Telegraph Online Newspaper