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In the morning, you participate in the General English 20 Course (Monday to Friday). Alternatively, you can also participate in the General English 16 Course (Monday to Thursday). In the afternoon, you add four Focus Groups (10 lessons). These lessons take place from Monday to Thursday.

Who is it for? Our General English Courses are ideal for students who use English for everyday purposes. Students can expect to: • Practise their reading and listening skills • Develop their vocabulary and grammar, so that they can communicate more effectively and accurately • Practise speaking and writing • Use English to exchange ideas with people from other countries. The lessons are based around a coursebook, and adapted to the class.

In the morning, you participate in the General English 20 Course (Monday to Friday). Alternatively, you can also participate in the General English 16 Course (Monday to Thursday). In the afternoon, you add two Focus Groups (5 lessons). These lessons take place either Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday.

You can combine private English lessons in the afternoon with a group course in the morning. Combining group lessons with private lessons gives you the best of both worlds. You can make swift progress and interact with other students in the group lessons and focus on your specific weak points during the private lessons. It is ideal if you want to progress faster or have specific learning needs.

Our General English Courses are ideal for students who use English for everyday purposes. Students can expect to: • Practise their reading and listening skills • Develop their vocabulary and grammar, so that they can communicate more effectively and accurately • Practise speaking and writing • Use English to exchange ideas with people from other countries. The lessons are based around a coursebook, and adapted to the class.

You can combine private English lessons in the afternoon with a group course in the morning. Combining group lessons with private lessons gives you the best of both worlds. You can make swift progress and interact with other students in the group lessons and focus on your specific weak points during the private lessons. It is ideal if you want to progress faster or have specific learning needs.

Who is it for?An Pre-intermediate level or above is required for these courses.IELTSIELTS is widely recognised by universities and employers in Englishspeaking countries. It is also required for emigration to many Englishspeaking countries. Students can choose to do the Academic English or the General English module. See www.ielts.org for more information.Course detailsIn the morning, students participate in the General English 20 Course (Monday to Friday). Alternatively, they can participate in the General English 16 Course (Monday to Thursday).In the afternoons, students then have exclusively IELTS exam preparation (Monday to Thursday).The examIELTSThere is an exam centre in Cape Town, running the exam once a month.We recommend registering well in advance as the tests are often fully booked. Students can register online at www.ielts.britishcouncil.org.

DetailsCELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience.It is a very intensive 4-week course with a strong practical component.A solid grounding is provided in teaching skills and techniques.Assessment is continuous, based on teaching practice and written assignments.Up to 7 courses are held per year (please check the price list for dates).MethodologyThe course is broadly based on the Communicative Approach. There is a strong emphasis on student involvement in the learning process and trainees are encouraged to think in terms of learning, rather than teaching. Tutors keep up-to-date with the latest developments in language teaching, and feed this into the course.Course ComponentsTeaching PracticeEach candidate will do 6 hours (8 to 9 lessons) of assessed teaching.Candidates may be given the opportunity to do unassessed teaching practice depending on how many candidates are enrolled on the course. Candidates are given guidance with lesson planning, and are then expected to produce a detailed plan and teach the lesson. After the lesson they get oral feedback from their peers as well as their tutor, who also provides them with detailed written feedback and a grade for that lesson.Input SessionsThese cover, among other areas, lesson planning, classroom management, methodology, clarifying meaning and checking understanding, teaching pronunciation, and language skills (reading, writing, speaking). The tutors use these sessions to demonstrate a student-focussed approach.Written AssignmentsThere are four assignments: focus on the learner, language-related tasks, skills-related tasks, and lessons from the classroom.Observation of Experienced TeachersCandidates do a total of 6 hours of observation of qualified, experienced teachers, up to 3 hours of which may be video lessons.

Who is it for?These courses are suitable for people who need to improve as quickly as possible, people who wish to focus on specific areas, and people who learn best in a one-to-one environment.Course detailsIn the first lesson the teacher and student discuss the student’s needs and interests and decide on a syllabus. Some popular areas of focus include English for work, General English (focussing on individual weaknesses or priorities) and exam preparation.The student can expect to:• Direct his/her own learning, with support from the teacher;• Get plenty of feedback on his/her own use of language;• Discuss topics that interest him/her.Ask your student to send us a needs analysis before the course starts so we can prepare accordingly.Private lessons can be booked Monday to Friday (20, 25 and 30 private lessons) or Monday to Thursday (16 and 26 private lessons).Shared Private LessonsTwo students can share a teacher for private lessons if they booktogether, are at a similar level and require a similar focus. The second person pays 30% of the fees.

Who is it for?This course is recommended for students who need to use English at work or in a business context.An Intermediate level or above is required. Elementary and Pre-intermediate students who need English for the workplace are advised to book private lessons.Course detailsIn the morning, students participate in the General English 20 Course (Monday to Friday). Alternatively, they can participate in the General English 16 Course (Monday to Thursday).In the afternoon, students participate in English for Work. These lessons take place from Monday to Thursday. English for Work focuses on the language and skills needed in theworkplace.Skills and language may include:• Meetings and negotiations• Making presentations• Emails• Report writing• Social EnglishDepending on the group’s needs, topics may include:• Customer service• International marketing• Team building and Finance• Working across cultures• Change management• International communication