“His Face Is Priceless”: Mother-and-Son’s Afrikaans Conversation Has SA in Stitches

• A mother and her young son's cute, mismatched conversation in their third language captivated online audiences
• The delightful and humorous exchange, revealing a generational language learning difference, was captured and shared on TikTok
• The clip entertained social media users with the candid interaction, offering widespread praise and witty remarks about the charming pair

A cute mother-and-son video captured the playful struggles and triumphs of language learning within a family, sparking widespread amusement online.

The clip, shared by the mom @kwit_kwitani on TikTok, attracted massive views, likes, and comments from users who found the linguistic exchange highly entertaining.

The video captures a charming conversation between @kwit_kwitani and her Grade 1 son, Thabang, conducted in Afrikaans. The scene unfolds with the young boy telling his mother that he spotted a sweet on the ground. Not quite grasping his words, the mother-earlier in the year, concerned about his placement in an Afrikaans-medium school, queries him, also in Afrikaans, asking what he saw.

The boy patiently repeats himself. Still confused and, to her amusement, the mom mistakenly asks if he saw a 'sweet in the dog'. Recognising the silliness of her question, the boy, looking confused-repeats his statement once more. The delightful breakdown in communication continues as the mother further attempts to engage him, in Afrikaans, asking what he is playing.

SA is entertained by the mom and son

Social media users reacted with laughter and appreciation for the mother's earnest attempt at communication. Many found her persistence endearing, loving how she continued the conversation even when struggling to understand her son's Afrikaans.

Some expressed pride in the young boy's clear articulation, impressed by his beautiful command of the language. Others teased @kwit_kwitani, saying her "Afrikaans bundles" ran out, and playfully highlighted her linguistic challenges compared to her son's developing fluency.

User @Kaylow commented:

"Wow, he's a very fast learner to considering that it's still the first semester and February, he did not know a single word in Afrikaans. So proud, look at him now. Hear him now🥰."

User @Monick_Vsg added:

"His face is priceless 🤣 😂 😆 Thabang teach mommy please. Love your videos."

User @❤️MissG❤️ shared:

"This was way too funny. Like mommy, you are confusing me😂."

User @Memza_015 said:

"Mommy, I need you to meet Thabang at his level, please😂😂😂. You are confusing our child, and he knows exactly what he's saying."

User @Sis Mash

"Yoh! This is so funny, mommy 🤣. You're even confusing Thabang🤣."

User @lotli🇿🇦

"Our boy has improved."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News