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22 [twenty-two]

Small Talk 3

22 [twee en twintig]	Geselsies 3

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Learning a new language is always arduous. Pronunciation, grammar rules and vocabulary demand a lot of discipline. There are different tricks, however, that make learning easier! First of all, it's important to think positively. Be excited about the new language and new experiences! Theoretically, what you start with doesn't matter. Search for a topic that you find especially interesting. It makes sense to concentrate on the listening and speaking first. Read and write afterwards. Come up with a system that works for you and your everyday routine. With adjectives, you can often learn the opposite at the same time. Or you can hang signs with vocabulary all over your living space. You can learn using audio files while exercising or in the car. If a certain topic is too difficult for you, stop. Take a break or study something else! This way you won't lose the desire to learn the new language. Solving crossword puzzles in the new language is fun. Films in the foreign language provide some variety. You can learn a lot about the country and people by reading foreign newspapers. On the internet there are many exercises that complement books. And look for friends who also enjoy learning languages. Never study new content on its own, but always in context! Review everything regularly! This way your brain can memorize the material well. Those who have had enough of theory should pack their bags! Because nowhere else can you learn more effectively than among native speakers. You can keep a journal with your experiences of your trip. But the most important thing is: Never give up!

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Do you smoke?	R_o_ u_ Rook u? R___ u_ Rook u? ____ __ Rook u?
I used to.	V_o_r j_. Vroër ja. V____ j__ Vroër ja. _____ ___ Vroër ja.
But I don’t smoke anymore.	M_a_ e_ r_o_ n_e m_e_ n_e_ Maar ek rook nie meer nie. M___ e_ r___ n__ m___ n___ Maar ek rook nie meer nie. ____ __ ____ ___ ____ ____ Maar ek rook nie meer nie.

Does it disturb you if I smoke?	P_a d_t u a_ e_ r_o_? Pla dit u as ek rook? P__ d__ u a_ e_ r____ Pla dit u as ek rook? ___ ___ _ __ __ _____ Pla dit u as ek rook?
No, absolutely not.	N_e_ g_a_ n_e_ Nee, glad nie. N___ g___ n___ Nee, glad nie. ____ ____ ____ Nee, glad nie.
It doesn’t disturb me.	D_t p_a m_ n_e_ Dit pla my nie. D__ p__ m_ n___ Dit pla my nie. ___ ___ __ ____ Dit pla my nie.

Will you drink something?	D_i_k u i_t_? Drink u iets? D____ u i____ Drink u iets? _____ _ _____ Drink u iets?
A brandy?	’_ B_a_d_w_n_j_e_ ’n Brandewyntjie? ’_ B_____________ ’n Brandewyntjie? __ ______________ ’n Brandewyntjie?
No, preferably a beer.	N_e_ l_e_e_ ’_ b_e_. Nee, liewer ’n bier. N___ l_____ ’_ b____ Nee, liewer ’n bier. ____ ______ __ _____ Nee, liewer ’n bier.

Do you travel a lot?	R_i_ u b_i_? Reis u baie? R___ u b____ Reis u baie? ____ _ _____ Reis u baie?
Yes, mostly on business trips.	J_, m_e_t_l o_ b_s_g_e_d_e_s_. Ja, meestal op besigheidreise. J__ m______ o_ b______________ Ja, meestal op besigheidreise. ___ _______ __ _______________ Ja, meestal op besigheidreise.
But now we’re on holiday.	M_a_ n_u i_ o_s h_e_ m_t v_k_n_i_. Maar nou is ons hier met vakansie. M___ n__ i_ o__ h___ m__ v________ Maar nou is ons hier met vakansie. ____ ___ __ ___ ____ ___ _________ Maar nou is ons hier met vakansie.

It’s so hot!	D_t i_ b_i_ w_r_! Dit is baie warm! D__ i_ b___ w____ Dit is baie warm! ___ __ ____ _____ Dit is baie warm!
Yes, today it’s really hot.	J_, v_n_a_ i_ d_t b_s_i_ w_r_. Ja, vandag is dit beslis warm. J__ v_____ i_ d__ b_____ w____ Ja, vandag is dit beslis warm. ___ ______ __ ___ ______ _____ Ja, vandag is dit beslis warm.
Let’s go to the balcony.	K_m o_s g_a_ b_l_o_ t_e_ Kom ons gaan balkon toe. K__ o__ g___ b_____ t___ Kom ons gaan balkon toe. ___ ___ ____ ______ ____ Kom ons gaan balkon toe.

There’s a party here tomorrow.	D_a_ i_ m_r_ ’_ p_r_y_j_e h_e_. Daar is môre ’n partytjie hier. D___ i_ m___ ’_ p________ h____ Daar is môre ’n partytjie hier. ____ __ ____ __ _________ _____ Daar is môre ’n partytjie hier.
Are you also coming?	K_m u o_k_ Kom u ook? K__ u o___ Kom u ook? ___ _ ____ Kom u ook?
Yes, we’ve also been invited.	J_, o_s w_s o_k u_t_e_o_i_ Ja, ons was ook uitgenooi. J__ o__ w__ o__ u_________ Ja, ons was ook uitgenooi. ___ ___ ___ ___ __________ Ja, ons was ook uitgenooi.

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