You say: “Ek gaan net gou daai ding grab.”Or: “Ek’s klaar met my assignment, jy?”It’s casual. It’s normal. It’s called mengels—a mashup of Afrikaans, English, social media slang, and whatever else flows.
It’s how we speak. But here’s the catch: Your casual language becomes your only language.
And then, when it’s ... Read More
Archive: 2025
07
Oct2025
07
Oct2025
Jy sê: “Ek gaan net gou daai ding grab.”Of: “Ek’s klaar met my assignment, jy?”Dis hoe baie van ons praat.
Dis wat ons noem mengels—’n mengsel van Afrikaans en Engels, met so ’n bietjie TikTok en WhatsApp-taal daarby. Dis vinnig. Dis gemaklik. Maar dit hou ’n risiko in: Jou informele taal ... Read More
02
Oct2025
Not every child loves reading—and that’s okay.But there’s a big difference between not liking to read and not being able to read well.And if you’re falling behind in reading, it’s not always obvious.
You might have learned to “fake it” or guess from context.But deep down, you know: I read ... Read More
02
Oct2025
Nie elke kind hou van lees nie. Dis normaal.Maar daar is ’n verskil tussen “ek hou nie van lees nie” en “ek kan nie goed lees nie.”En as jy agter is met lees, is dit nie altyd maklik om dit self raak te sien nie.
Jy’t dalk geleer om “deur ... Read More
27
Sep2025
There’s a test tomorrow. A project this week. Maths homework. Afrikaans workbook.And then someone says: “You should work on your reading skills.”
It’s almost funny—you don’t even have time to read that you need to improve your reading.
But don’t panic. You don’t need hours of extra reading time. With smart ... Read More
27
Sep2025
Daar’s ’n toets môre. ’n Projek vandeesweek. Wiskunde huiswerk. Afrikaanse werkboek.En dan sê iemand vir jou: “Jy moet jou leesvaardigheid verbeter.”
Dis amper ironies—jy’t nie eers tyd om te lees dat jy moet leer om beter te lees nie!
Maar moenie moed verloor nie. Jy hóéf nie ure ekstra te spandeer ... Read More
24
Sep2025
South Africa’s rich history is told through languages, stories, and traditions. But what happens when children struggle to read?
📖 Without literacy, cultural stories can be lost forever.
This Heritage Day, we explore how reading connects children to their heritage and why literacy is essential for preserving South Africa’s diverse cultures.
Why Literacy ... Read More
22
Sep2025
What if I told you that watching movies could make you smarter?Not just about characters or plots—but about language.
️ Yes, really. Films (and even series) can grow your vocabulary—if you use them the right way.
Why learning through stories works:
You hear new words in context
You see body language ... Read More
17
Sep2025
You read slowly. You get tired. You think there’s something wrong with you.But maybe your brain isn’t the problem—maybe your vocabulary just isn’t efficient.
It’s like driving in a city with no road signs. You have to stop, think, guess, and move slowly. But once you recognise the signs, you drive ... Read More
17
Sep2025
Jy lees stadig. Jy raak moeg. Jy dink daar’s iets fout met jou.Maar dalk is daar nie ’n probleem met jou brein nie—dalk’s dit net jou woordeskat wat nie omvattend genoeg is nie.
Dis soos om in ’n stad te ry sonder padtekens. Jy móét stop, dink, raai, en stadig beweeg. ... Read More