Grade 1 Learners Impress SA TikTokkers With Remarkable Comprehension of Afrikaans: “Love Their Discipline”

• A group of Grade 1 children wowed the internet with their impressive comprehension of Afrikaans
• The adorable kids are seen in a TikTok video reacting to their teacher's commands in a unique classroom
• The footage spread quickly on the video-sharing platform leaving Mzansi people stunned by the Afrikaans learners

A group of black children stunned social media users with their remarkable grasp of the Afrikaans language.

Learners show proficiency in Afrikaans

A TikTok user @queen_earth shared the video of the well-behaved kids responding to their Afrikaans teacher's instructions. Many people find the language difficult to learn which is why thousands were drawn to the footage.

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While most of the 146 000 viewers expressed admiration for their linguistic abilities, some said schools should prioritise teaching children in their native languages.

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The unconventional seating arrangement in the classroom was also a talking point. People loved that the demarcated tables and chairs were facing the walls.

Watch the video below:

Netizens stunned by Afrikaans learners

@Tiiso Tiisetso said:

"That's the age to learn Afrikaans not at Grade 8. "

@nyiko656 stated:

"So the youth of 1976 fought against learning Afrikaans, but in 2023 parents are happy their kids learn it."

@anitamorgan41 mentioned:

"Why negative comments all the time we all can do this together English and Afrikaans we are all one country SA."

@Cassandra posted:

"Nothing wrong with learning Afrikaans but I do wish my daughter's school taught Zulu as an option for a second language."

@J.O.STHEKID added:

"I actually love this seating arrangement."

@Me4uagain2 said

"A well-disciplined class. Yoh these kids can make noise and not listen to instructions. Well done mam."

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@odirileM2018 asked:

"Guys, which school is this? I love their discipline."

@MazandiNazo wrote:

"Great job teacher thank you."

Western Cape Afrikaans teacher goes viral with Amapiano dance moves during lesson, video hits 2.2 million

In another article, Briefly News reported a beautiful young teacher made it lit in her classroom by teaching her kids Afrikaans with a vibe.

The gorgeous Western Cape educator added some beats and Amapiano dance moves, and the children can be heard rhythmically jamming and learning with their teacher.

Source: Briefly News