Not everyone is the same. And in the EFL classroom, we also recognise that different people learn more effectively in different ways. Discover what type of learner you are in this blog post.
Read more What Kind of Learner are you?
Not everyone is the same. And in the EFL classroom, we also recognise that different people learn more effectively in different ways. Discover what type of learner you are in this blog post.
Read more What Kind of Learner are you?What are the benefits of learning English in an international context? What can meeting people from so many different countries and parts of the world teach you? Read our blog post find out more.
Read more The Benefits of Learning English in an International Context" The truth is that you will spend a lifetime learning a language, even if it’s your mother tongue. " Teacher Sean explains why you can't expect to learn English, or any language for that matter fast. He also provides some information on how long you can realistically expect to take to move through the levels.
Read more Why you Can’t Learn English in a WeekPart 1 of the Student Stories Series! Read what Shumukh has to say about why she chose to improve her English at ELC in Cape Town and what her plans are for the future.
Read more Student Stories | Shumukh from Saudi Arabia(English for Academic Purposes) EAP is aimed at students wishing to study at university level in English. But it's a really tough course, and a minimum English level is required. At ELC, students must be at an upper intermediate or higher level to join, and this is why.
Read more Minimum English Level for EAPThe internet is a fantastic source of information and offers everything you could possibly need to learn English. We take a look at how you can use YouTube to learn or improve your English, and offer some tips for more effective self-learning.
Read more Using YouTube to Learn EnglishLearning a new language can be hard and it takes time. Teacher Nobs shares a few strategies with us which can help make it a more enjoyable and beneficial process, and she also reveals why she specifically enjoys teaching English to the lower levels.
Read more Strategies for Learning a New LanguageOur new students arrive every Monday and after a brief level test they are taken on a campus tour. But how do you explain campus facilities and details to students who have very little English? Well, you get creative and you use lots of hand signals and gestures! Read this blog post about last week Monday.
Read more Beginner English on the GoApplying for a study visa to study in South Africa means sorting out a lot of paperwork and completing a lot of forms to submit at the South African embassy. We discuss the question of medical aid and you can find three options to choose from. [This post was updated on 02 March 2017]
Read more Medical Aid for International StudentsHave you ever wondered how many words is enough? Is it intimidating and scary to think that there are over 100 million words in English? Teacher Tiaan gives us a peek into how many words you, as an English learner, need to know and how to increase your vocabulary.
Read more English Words – How Many is Enough?