, Many English-speaking kids battle with basic Afrikaans words like “het”, “is”, and false-friend
words such as “slim”, “braaf”, and “winkel”.
This simple, bilingual A4 guide explains:
• the two roles of “het” (helping verb in the past tense and main verb for possession)
• how “het” fits into a sentence with Stompi
• the difference between “is” (to be) and “het” (to have / helping verb)
• common confusing Afrikaans words English-speaking kids often misunderstand
The guide uses:
• Afrikaans + English side-by-side explanations
• a summary table for “het” and an easy comparison table for false friends
• a fun, encouraging quote to keep learners motivated
Perfect for:
• homeschoolers learning Afrikaans
• English-medium learners at school
• tutors and teachers who want a ready-to-print reference sheet
Print it, laminate it, or use it digitally – it’s designed to help English-speaking kids feel more
confident when using “het”, “is”, and tricky Afrikaans words correctly.
This page is made just for you, to help you feel more confident when speaking and writing
Afrikaans. Keep practising!
By Shani Morris
Afrikaans Tutor
words such as “slim”, “braaf”, and “winkel”.
This simple, bilingual A4 guide explains:
• the two roles of “het” (helping verb in the past tense and main verb for possession)
• how “het” fits into a sentence with Stompi
• the difference between “is” (to be) and “het” (to have / helping verb)
• common confusing Afrikaans words English-speaking kids often misunderstand
The guide uses:
• Afrikaans + English side-by-side explanations
• a summary table for “het” and an easy comparison table for false friends
• a fun, encouraging quote to keep learners motivated
Perfect for:
• homeschoolers learning Afrikaans
• English-medium learners at school
• tutors and teachers who want a ready-to-print reference sheet
Print it, laminate it, or use it digitally – it’s designed to help English-speaking kids feel more
confident when using “het”, “is”, and tricky Afrikaans words correctly.
This page is made just for you, to help you feel more confident when speaking and writing
Afrikaans. Keep practising!
By Shani Morris
Afrikaans Tutor
