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Word of the Year 2024: ‘Brain rot’

Learn about this year’s Oxford Word of the Year: brain rot. (Okay, it’s technically two words). What is it, why is it trending, and most importantly, how can you use it in sentences to impress your friends?

31 Dec 2024

If you're an ELC student looking for comfortable digs while you're living in Cape Town, look no further than The Yellow House. Read on to find out why this cosy pad is so highly rated with our students.

The Yellow House – Your Home Away from Home

If you’re an ELC student looking for comfortable digs while you’re living in Cape Town, look no further than The Yellow House. Read on to find out why this cosy pad is so highly rated with our students.

04 Dec 2024

Shakespearean Phrases in Modern English

William Shakespeare is alive and well – in modern English. Don’t believe us? Click here to learn some of the many everyday English phrases that have their origins in Shakespeare’s plays.

18 Nov 2024

South African Cuisine 101

South African cuisine is as diverse as its myriad cultures. In this snack-sized post, you can learn about the delectable dishes you can try while living and studying in SA – from boerewors, to super spicy chakalaka, and many other lip-smacking morsels.

21 Oct 2024

Industry-Specific Business English Courses

Many Business English courses out there are too broad for those in specialised professions. That’s why ELC has developed courses that are tailored towards specific industries, enabling participants to learn English vocabulary and key language skills that are relevant to their career. Want to know more? Click here to read our 5-minute Q&A.

07 Oct 2024

Your gateway to academic achievement 

Get ready for university life with our intensive Academic English programme, based at the world-class University of Cape Town, Designed specifically for international students, this course will help you develop the advanced language skills you need to excel at an English-speaking university.

12 Sep 2024

Supercharge your career with our Business English programme

Proficiency in English is a must in today’s highly competitive, globalised business world. Our range of Business English courses will equip you with crucial knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in a range of business settings, giving you the edge you need to reach your full career potential.

04 Sep 2024

Reasons to smile according to Mr Musk

Read about why the world’s most talked-about entrepreneur thinks humanity’s future isn’t all doom and gloom. Pick up some words and phrases that Musk commonly uses so you can start talking like a billionaire!

24 Aug 2024

Superlatives & Movies

Learning superlatives doesn’t have to be super dull. In this post, we talk about superlatives using movies of past and present. Enjoy the show!

15 Aug 2024

Speak English like a champion

The Paris Olympics is in full swing! In our, ‘How to talk about…’ series, we’ll teach you useful vocabulay to talk about current events in English.

29 Jul 2024

How to Make Small Talk in English

Making small talk in English doesn’t have to be a big deal. In this post, we’ll teach you numerous useful small talk phrases to use in conversation and email communication.

08 Jul 2024

Mistakes Native Speakers Make

As an English learner, it’s normal to feel a little nervous about making mistakes, but in this post we show you how native English speakers often make mistakes too.

21 Jun 2024

Amazing Facts about Cape Town

If you think the Mother City is just about pretty beaches, think again. Read on to find out some fascinating factoids about Cape Town.

11 Jun 2024

Brrrilliant Winter Activities in Cape Town

Thinking of spending winter in Cape Town indoors with a hot water bottle and Netflix? Why? When then are plenty of sizzling hot winter activities to get you warmed up.

01 Jun 2024

Which is more important: vocab or grammar?

English students often want to know what is more important – vocabulary or grammar? In this post, one of ELC’s teachers discusses her journey with this oh-so-tricky question.

30 May 2024