Afrikaans teacher Maronel Viljoen

Maronel Viljoen

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Teaches
Afrikaans
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Other
Bilingual Educator (BA Hons) | TEFL Certified | 2+ Yrs Exp | English & Afrikaans Specialist
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (14:25 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 27, 2024
InterestsEnvironment & NatureMusicFoodArtPets & Animals
Hallo! I’m Maronel, a bilingual educator from South Africa with a passion for bringing the vibrant rhythms of Afrikaans and English to life. Growing up on a citrus farm in the Eastern Cape and living across three provinces, I developed a deep appreciation for the cultural heart of language. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Linguistics and an Honours in Psychology, I don’t just teach—I apply the science of learning to help you master a new language with confidence and ease. With over two years of experience and a TEFL certification, I specialize in creating a supportive, high-energy environment where students feel empowered to speak from day one. My background in Psychology allows me to tailor every session to your unique learning style, ensuring that whether we are starting with "Hoe gaan dit?" or tackling complex business dialogue, you feel heard and encouraged. I see myself as your partner in this journey, bridging the gap with patience, cultural insight, and a celebratory approach to every milestone. What to expect in our classroom: Interactive & Vibrant: We move far beyond textbooks using roleplay, quizzes, and videos. Real-World Skills: Master everything from formal grammar to local slang and current trends. Tailored Tracks: Custom lessons for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Practical Results: Fun, engaging sessions designed to give you skills you can use immediately.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
43
Students
429
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate

Afrikaans Lessons

Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Beginner Level - Afrikaans Essentials: Getting started
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

353 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Intermediate Level: Gesels oor die Daaglikse Lewe
B1 -  B2

Conversation

36 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Advanced Level: Afrikaanse Literatuur en Kultuur
B2 -  C2

Language Essentials

1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off

Availability

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Quiz (5)

25 Reviews

Molly
54 Afrikaans lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maronel is the best! Each lesson is tailored toward my progress. She is patient and fun. The lessons are a personalized mix of grammar and sentence structure, but also fun things like reading or role-playing so it never gets boring or overwhelming. Highly recommend!
Jun 12, 2025
Student Amity Harvey
Amity Harvey
9 Afrikaans lessons
Maronel is a great teacher! Really friendly and engaging within lessons.
May 9, 2026
Student Marcos
Marcos
13 Afrikaans lessons
Maronel is an amazing teacher. She prepares the lessons thoughtfully and is patient, encouraging and knowledgeable. I have already improved my Afrikaans in a few weeks. Baie dankie, Maronel!
Mar 27, 2026
Mikayla
26 Afrikaans lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maronel is so kind and polite. I enjoyed getting to know her more and practicing some sentences. I look forward to learning more with her. She was encouraging and gave positive feedback!
Apr 4, 2025
Student Marcos
Marcos
13 Afrikaans lessons
Nog 'n groot les. Dankie vir jou leiding en geduld!
Apr 10, 2026
Wanrui
10 Afrikaans lessons
Maronel is great! Through this lesson, i can not only learn the language, but also get to know the culture.
Mar 25, 2026
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