Friday, October 28, 2011
How can i become an exchange student in the uk?
How can i become an exchange student in the uk?
Hi I'm from south africa. How can I become a high school exchage student in the uk?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Look into your local Rotary Program. They have a very good high school exchange program
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You can try any exchange agency, but they will cost you a fortune. Try www.best-student-exchange.com, it is the best, the fastest, the easiest... you choose your host family yourself and plan the exchange whichever way you like and it definitely is the best low-cost program around. I traveled Europe this summer staying with different families in different countries and it was the coolest thing I ever did!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
my gf its from south africa but she wants to stay on the usa?
my gf its from south africa but she wants to stay on the usa?
this is my question my gf shes from south africa and she has a two year visa for students but she doesnt want to leave she wants to stay and live with me but i only have a work permit so what can we do
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Nothing. She can't stay and you can't sponsor her unless you are at least a Green Card holder (that would take 5 years) or a US citizen.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
foriegn exchange question? South Africa?
foriegn exchange question? South Africa?
I know people in South Africa generally understand english, but for being an exchange student there i would have to learn and be able to understand afrikaans, right?
South Africa - 6 Answers
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No! Not at all... Everyone here speaks English. Afrikaans is something I hardly hear in public, besides which, the Afrikaans speaking people will speak English with you anyway. If you're an exchange student, you will probably not take Afrikaans classes anyway.
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No, what gave you that idea? We do not 'generally' understand English! That is an understatement. We speak and write in English. Everything in South Africa...the schools, universities, labels on food, shops, the business environment, television, radio etc are all predominantly English! You will not need to learn a different language unless you choose to. (Smile)
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Lol, on the whole you can get away with English only,that is the main language used in the everyday world, although you will hear Afrikaans spoken. But in my lifetime I have probably met three or four Afrikaans people who did not speak English, so you'll be ok. Many South Africans do not speak any Afrikaans. Are you in high school or university? In university you would not have to touch Afrikaans. In high school students have to do English and one other official language (there are nine of them, two being English and Afrikaans, others include Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, etc). Way back when I was in high school our exchange students were excused from Afrikaans classes, probably still the case.
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Wrong The biggest mother tough speakers in SA are : Zulu 25%, Xhosa 20%, Tswana 15% and the rest( 8 language groups) share the remaining 40% But 70% of the population has English as their secound language. That means 70% of the people will understand you.
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Depends where you live and go to school. Cape Town, Durban and Joburg are predominantly English. Bloemfontein, Pretoria and most rural communties are Afrikaans. That being said, Afrikaners will speak English to you.
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yes ayiza is right statistically, but the majority of the zulu and xhose speakers live in rural areas. all the major cities are completely english speaking. you cant survive without it.
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I know people in South Africa generally understand english, but for being an exchange student there i would have to learn and be able to understand afrikaans, right?
South Africa - 6 Answers
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No! Not at all... Everyone here speaks English. Afrikaans is something I hardly hear in public, besides which, the Afrikaans speaking people will speak English with you anyway. If you're an exchange student, you will probably not take Afrikaans classes anyway.
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No, what gave you that idea? We do not 'generally' understand English! That is an understatement. We speak and write in English. Everything in South Africa...the schools, universities, labels on food, shops, the business environment, television, radio etc are all predominantly English! You will not need to learn a different language unless you choose to. (Smile)
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Lol, on the whole you can get away with English only,that is the main language used in the everyday world, although you will hear Afrikaans spoken. But in my lifetime I have probably met three or four Afrikaans people who did not speak English, so you'll be ok. Many South Africans do not speak any Afrikaans. Are you in high school or university? In university you would not have to touch Afrikaans. In high school students have to do English and one other official language (there are nine of them, two being English and Afrikaans, others include Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, etc). Way back when I was in high school our exchange students were excused from Afrikaans classes, probably still the case.
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Wrong The biggest mother tough speakers in SA are : Zulu 25%, Xhosa 20%, Tswana 15% and the rest( 8 language groups) share the remaining 40% But 70% of the population has English as their secound language. That means 70% of the people will understand you.
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Depends where you live and go to school. Cape Town, Durban and Joburg are predominantly English. Bloemfontein, Pretoria and most rural communties are Afrikaans. That being said, Afrikaners will speak English to you.
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yes ayiza is right statistically, but the majority of the zulu and xhose speakers live in rural areas. all the major cities are completely english speaking. you cant survive without it.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
What Afrikaans language books( with cds) are availible in South Africa? For beginners?
What Afrikaans language books( with cds) are availible in South Africa? For beginners?
Something besides "colloquial afrikaans" and "teach yourself afrikaans" What are coursebooks designed for students taking the language up in secondary school/high school or college ? I'm looking for something that uses straightforward language and really starts with the basics.
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Teach yourself Afrikaans: A Complete Course for Beginners A completely up-to-date book for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans. Written for students with no previous experience of the language, particularly those who wish to study at home. Publisher: Southern Book Publishers ISBN: 9781868124701 Publication date: March 1993 Edition: 2nd Reprinted edition Pages: 244
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Something besides "colloquial afrikaans" and "teach yourself afrikaans" What are coursebooks designed for students taking the language up in secondary school/high school or college ? I'm looking for something that uses straightforward language and really starts with the basics.
Languages - 1 Answers
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Teach yourself Afrikaans: A Complete Course for Beginners A completely up-to-date book for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans. Written for students with no previous experience of the language, particularly those who wish to study at home. Publisher: Southern Book Publishers ISBN: 9781868124701 Publication date: March 1993 Edition: 2nd Reprinted edition Pages: 244
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In South Africa, is Afrikaans taught as a primary language, or do you choose to learn it.?
In South Africa, is Afrikaans taught as a primary language, or do you choose to learn it.?
Just like in America, where student choose if they want to learn Spanish or German.
Languages - 2 Answers
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Throughout the vast majority of schools in South Africa, Afrikaans is taught in primary school (often for the first 9 years). After that, the learner may chose to continue studying a different language. In South Africa, learners must chose a First Language, which is usually english, followed by an additional language mainly Afrikaans or Zulu.
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The languages you can learn really depends on where you live and the schools in your area. Like The Ram said Afrikaans is taught in most schools, English alongside it usually. According to our curriculum* you have to take at least 2 languages (at least one must be an official language), and it's your choice on which level. It is even possible to take both your languages on primary language level. Just remember that even though English might be used a lot for commerce and in the media it is only the 2nd or even 3rd or 4th language of most South Africans. *That was when I was still in school, which was a couple of years back, so might change with the introduction of the new curriculum. Check the link below if you're interested.
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Just like in America, where student choose if they want to learn Spanish or German.
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Throughout the vast majority of schools in South Africa, Afrikaans is taught in primary school (often for the first 9 years). After that, the learner may chose to continue studying a different language. In South Africa, learners must chose a First Language, which is usually english, followed by an additional language mainly Afrikaans or Zulu.
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The languages you can learn really depends on where you live and the schools in your area. Like The Ram said Afrikaans is taught in most schools, English alongside it usually. According to our curriculum* you have to take at least 2 languages (at least one must be an official language), and it's your choice on which level. It is even possible to take both your languages on primary language level. Just remember that even though English might be used a lot for commerce and in the media it is only the 2nd or even 3rd or 4th language of most South Africans. *That was when I was still in school, which was a couple of years back, so might change with the introduction of the new curriculum. Check the link below if you're interested.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
How is life like in South Africa?
How is life like in South Africa?
I am thinking about moving to a major city in SA. What is the highest and lowest home prices (in USD), how are the schools, how are the schools (public and private, and do students get accepted into American Universities? I want information on a bunch of cities like Capetown, and Johannesburg and other large city you can think of.
South Africa - 4 Answers
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DON'T MOVE TO JOHANNESBURG! THERE IS SO MUCH CRIME THERE! Although Cape Town is safer, with a nice beach scenery and TABLE MOUNTAIN!!
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The country is awesome. I don't like Jhb. But cape town is awesome. Our schools are accredited to over seas universities and 4 of our universities are accredited worldwide if you wish to stay. Property price can range from anything to anything. In dollars from about $400-$7000000. But south africa's property is one of the cheapest in the world.
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My grandparents and most of my family live in Pretoria. There is a security estate called Woodhill, and you can get a 4000sq foot house for like $700 000- 900 000 USD. Property in South Africa is not expensive, there are some other Security estates close by in the area and they are a bit less pricey. Homes outside security estates are generally $200 000 USD, and for a big home, maybe $400 000. Capetown is very nice, especially table mountain, i don't know the price of housing there though. Don't move to Johannesburg, it is busy and not very safe. In Pretoria, there are plenty of malls and grocery stores. My cousins go to a private school, and they say that it is nice. The high schools are also decent. Pretoria has a University, and it is pretty decent. I don't know if students get accepted into American Universities. If you would like a cheap place to live, there are many small houses and apartments available for about$150 000-$200 000USD. Food is not expensive, neither are restaurants, clothing, and other necessities. Electronics are expensive though. Hope that this helps you.
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Port Elizabeth is nice, the traffic isn't as bad as Cape Town but CT is much prettier and beter looked after cos it's under different government:)
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What is your fondest memory from attending High School in South Africa?
What is your fondest memory from attending High School in South Africa?
I know graduation is a big thing, but I wanna know if you did something you'll never forget or if something happened that you won't forget. My father was the principal at our High School and me and my friends were always in trouble. We played lots of pranks on teachers and students. But my fondest memory is sitting in class and listening to my teacher announce that Nelson Mandela was gonna be released from prison. Just wanna ask something positive about my country.
South Africa - 7 Answers
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My wife's from there. Pretoria. Feel free to make contact.
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I was at school in Pretoria and it was such a good school. I have alot of fond memories as I was in boarding school but it was it was cool when SA had their first free and fair democratic elections in 194 and I was there to experience all the excitment that all the South african people were experiencing.
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geeeee I have loads of cool awesome, embarrassing and terribly funny and fond memories of High school.... Its difficult to pick one only... School was great .....but I like Varsity better
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I hated maths so whenever I had to attend it me and my friends would disappear to the typing class and tell the teacher there that we where on free period. We called our afrikaans teacher "dubbelpunt". I miss those days.
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I loved High School. I must have been the naughtiest girl at school. My geography teacher used to say that I was "rigting bedonerd" (sp?) There are too many episodes to chose from. High school really was a ball for me.
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I hate my High School!! I wasn't one who kept to the school rules so i was a rebel. I eventually dropped out of High School in Grade 9 (Standard 7) and went to a college. The college i went to didn't have so many stupid rules and they treated us like adults. I was still naughty in College but i enjoyed it there and my marks were good. I have so many fond memories at college that i cant even think of one to tell. But my favourite thing about college was all my friends and all the good fun teachers! I loved college and would go back to those years any day!
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Hi, Porgie. I think there's something wrong with my IP Address. Each time I go to a South African Category I keep seeing my question only. I can't see anybody else's questions. I had to search for your name to see your question. My Fondest Memory from High School. > I always attained the highest points in mathematics > I fell in love with a mathematics teacher > I always attained the lowest points in Physical Science > I had a fight twice with teachers, in both cases they were Physical Science teachers.
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