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Key Facts: NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam
6108
NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language syllabus code
NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus
2h30
Paper 1 Lees en skryf duration
NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal scheme of assessment
70/40/30
Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Paper 3 raw marks
NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus
60/20/20
Paper weighting (%) for Reading & Writing / Listening / Speaking
NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus
A*–F
Grade scale (A* highest; F lowest)
NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 is examined by DNEA through Paper 1 Lees en skryf (70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Luister (40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Praat (30 marks, 20%), with grades A*–F. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation with optional Afrikaans language items and English explanations for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary — not an official past paper and not a listening/speaking simulator.
Sample NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Practice Questions
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1A Windhoek newspaper article states: 'Na maande van droogte het die boere die eerste reënwolke oor die Khomas-hoogland sien saampak.' What is the main idea?
2In an NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language reading task, the instruction word 'lei af' (infer) most nearly means you should:
3A Swakopmund brochure says a museum opens 'daagliks behalwe Maandae van 09:00 tot 17:00'. A tourist arrives at 10:00 on a Tuesday. According to the brochure, the museum is:
4Which reading strategy best helps when an Afrikaans paragraph suddenly becomes confusing?
5A writer describes Lüderitz as 'songebleik, soutgebyt, en hardnekkig vrolik'. The tone is best described as:
6In Paper 1 Task 1, answers should usually be:
7A notice reads: 'Moet asseblief nie hier rook nie.' The writer's purpose is mainly to:
8In the sentence 'Die bus vertrek om 06:30 vanaf Katutura na die middestad', which detail answers WHEN?
9Which connective best signals contrast in Afrikaans?
10A blog says: 'Ek was eers skepties, maar die namiddagklas het my Afrikaans-selfvertroue gebou.' The writer's attitude toward the class is:
About the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam
NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language (6108) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary Afrikaans SL qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and taalgebruik. Official assessment is Paper 1 Lees en skryf, Paper 2 Luister (recorded), and Paper 3 Praat, with grades A*–F.
Assessment
Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).
Time Limit
Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes
Passing Score
Grades A*–F (A* highest; F lowest), per the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus
Exam Fee
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. (Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia)
NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam Content Outline
Reading Skills & Strategies
Instruction words, gist/detail, inference, tone, functional texts, note-taking, summary, graphics, and comprehension-monitoring strategies.
Writing Conventions & Text Types
Guided and extended writing formats, audience/register, paragraphing, punctuation, commonly confused words, and revision.
Grammar & Language Usage
Plurals, diminutives, pronouns, tenses, separable verbs, voice, negation, word order, reported speech, and related structures.
Vocabulary & Figurative Language
Context meaning, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, simile/metaphor, euphemism, collocations, and precise word choice.
How to Pass the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades A*–F (A* highest; F lowest), per the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus
- Assessment: Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).
- Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes
- Exam fee: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108?
NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language (syllabus code 6108), also called Afrikaans Tweede Taal, is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level Afrikaans SL qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.
How is NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language assessed?
Candidates take Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%). Speaking is counted in the award.
What grades are awarded for NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language?
Learners who follow the curriculum are eligible for grades A*–F (A* highest, F lowest), according to the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus scheme of assessment.
How much does the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language exam cost?
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.
Are these official DNEA examination questions?
No. Official assessment is delivered in Afrikaans and includes mixed reading/writing tasks, a recorded listening paper, and a speaking test. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation with optional Afrikaans language items and English explanations for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary only — not a listening or speaking simulator.
What topics does the 6108 syllabus cover?
Integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills plus taalgebruik (nouns, pronouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, word order, negation, idioms, figurative language, and text types such as letters, reports, articles, and essays).