Step into a grounded, authentic Afrikaans accent - built for performance, in real time.
Explore one of many South African accents in this live, 3-hour workshop designed for actors - with a specific focus on Afrikaans-influenced speech.
South Africa holds a wide range of accents, shaped by language, region, and history. In this workshop, we’ll focus on one clear and highly recognisable variation - giving you a strong, specific entry point into the landscape.
Format: Live (Zoom)
Duration: ± 3 hours
Date: November 2026 - Saturday, Date TBA
Time:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PST)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UK)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (SA)
Spots are limited to allow for a focused, high-quality working environment.
Together, we’ll work through the core building blocks of the accent - exploring the PEOPLE, POSTURE, PRONUNCIATION AND PROSODY of Afrikaans - with a focus on performance-ready application.
Working live allows for real-time adjustment, exploration, and a more embodied understanding of the accent.
Key vowel and consonant patterns in Afrikaans-influenced English
Rhythm, melody, and placement
Nuance and variation
The role of language influence on sound
Moving from generalised → specific choices
Applying the accent to text and performance
A clearer, more specific understanding of Afrikaans accent patterns
Workshop recording and materials - and tools to continue developing the accent independently
Greater confidence bringing the accent into auditions and performance
An embodied South African accent
Actors:
preparing for auditions or roles requiring a South African accent
looking to bring greater specificity and truth to their work
wanting real-time guidance and refinement
expanding their range with a specific, grounded, globally relevant accent that not many actors have on their resumé!
Step into a grounded, authentic Afrikaans accent - built for performance, in real time.
Explore one of many South African accents in this live, 3-hour workshop designed for actors - with a specific focus on Afrikaans-influenced speech.
South Africa holds a wide range of accents, shaped by language, region, and history. In this workshop, we’ll focus on one clear and highly recognisable variation - giving you a strong, specific entry point into the landscape.
Format: Live (Zoom)
Duration: ± 3 hours
Date: November 2026 - Saturday, Date TBA
Time:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PST)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UK)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (SA)
Spots are limited to allow for a focused, high-quality working environment.
Together, we’ll work through the core building blocks of the accent - exploring the PEOPLE, POSTURE, PRONUNCIATION AND PROSODY of Afrikaans - with a focus on performance-ready application.
Working live allows for real-time adjustment, exploration, and a more embodied understanding of the accent.
Key vowel and consonant patterns in Afrikaans-influenced English
Rhythm, melody, and placement
Nuance and variation
The role of language influence on sound
Moving from generalised → specific choices
Applying the accent to text and performance
A clearer, more specific understanding of Afrikaans accent patterns
Workshop recording and materials - and tools to continue developing the accent independently
Greater confidence bringing the accent into auditions and performance
An embodied South African accent
Actors:
preparing for auditions or roles requiring a South African accent
looking to bring greater specificity and truth to their work
wanting real-time guidance and refinement
expanding their range with a specific, grounded, globally relevant accent that not many actors have on their resumé!
