Born from a passion for education and technology, AfriPraat makes learning Afrikaans engaging, measurable, and fun.
AfriPraat is a mobile-first language learning platform designed specifically for South African schools. Born from a passion for education and technology, AfriPraat makes learning Afrikaans engaging, measurable, and fun.
We believe that every South African student deserves access to quality language education, regardless of their school's resources. That's why we've built a platform that works on any device, requires minimal internet connectivity, and is completely free for educators.
To empower South African students to master Afrikaans through innovative, gamified learning experiences while providing educators with powerful tools to track progress and personalize instruction.
Free for all educators, affordable for students
Learning that feels like playing
Curriculum-aligned vocabulary and content
Tools that help teachers teach better
Safe, secure, and child-friendly
Continuously improving based on feedback
AfriPraat was created by South African educators and developers who saw firsthand the challenges students face when learning Afrikaans. Traditional methods often felt repetitive and unmotivating, while digital alternatives weren't designed with South African schools in mind.
Since launching in beta, we've helped thousands of students master over 5 million vocabulary words collectively.
Afrikaans is one of South Africa's 11 official languages, spoken by millions across the country. For students, mastering Afrikaans:
Required for many schools and universities
Connects diverse South African communities
Enhances job prospects in multilingual workplaces
Access to Afrikaans literature, media, and heritage
Meets national curriculum standards
Deeper connection to South African heritage
AfriPraat makes this essential skill accessible to everyone.
Every decision we make prioritizes student learning outcomes and teacher effectiveness.
Quality education should be available to every South African student, regardless of circumstance.
We protect student data with bank-level security and never share information with third parties.
We continuously improve based on educator feedback and learning science research.
Be part of the movement making Afrikaans accessible to all South African students.