Common questions to ask when travelling abroad
The most common reason why people learn another language is to travel. When you go travelling, you are quite likely to need some help to...
Holly-Anne Thompson
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Commonly confused words
It can be a challenge to learn a new language, and English is no exception! It is only natural to make mistakes, but it’s also important...
Holly-Anne Thompson
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Why choose the University of Pretoria?
There are many places in Pretoria where you can learn English. So why choose us? We have come up with a list of really great reasons why...
Holly-Anne Thompson
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Fun and effective ways to practise English daily
Whether you are studying English in a class or at home, it’s important to keep practising what you learn. Here are some fun ways to keep...
Holly-Anne Thompson
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Five reasons why learning English is the best decision you will ever make
Learning a new language opens up a world of possibilities, and if you've chosen to learn English, you've made a decision that could shape...
Centre for Language Learning
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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The Jacarandas in Pretoria: A stunning purple symphon
Pretoria, the lovely city in the heart of South Africa, is famous for its spectacular Jacaranda trees that paint the city purple every...
Centre for Language Learning
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Master confusing vocabulary
Many English learners struggle with confusing words that have similar sounds or meanings. Let’s look at a few commonly confused words to...
Centre for Language Learning
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Are you thinking in English?
When learning a new language like English, it's helpful to start thinking in that language rather than translating from your native...
Centre for Language Learning
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Investing in yourself and in your education: The key to personal and professional growth
As the famous quote goes, "The more you know, the more you grow." Deciding to invest in yourself and your education is one of the best...
Keitumetse Mokgoro
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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Saying ‘hi’ to South Africans you meet
If you want to make friends you will need to become familiar with a few slang expressions. If you want to make friends with the South...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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What is your New Year’s resolution for 2023?
January 2023 is just around the corner, and we are all looking forward to a fresh start. January 2023 is just around the corner, and we...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 31, 20221 min read
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What are the advantages of face-to-face classes?
After the social distancing that was enforced during the Covid pandemic, most students want to get back into class again There are many...
Owlcation
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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What are the different English proficiency levels based on?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is an internationally accepted standard for describing levels of language...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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What makes a good language school?
English improvement takes time and effort, and so requires a lot of hard work from you. Do you need to improve your English language...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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How many ways are there to cook eggs?
A good breakfast will make sure that you are ready for your first English lesson of the day! Photo credit: www.thepioneerwoman.com As a...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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Where in the world can I speak English?
The English language still opens more doors than any other language worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a lot of changes...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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How does the Centre for Language Learning fit into UP?
Have you been wondering why the name Enterprises UP is linked to the full-time English courses offered by the University of Pretoria? One...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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UP launched Centre for Language Learning
UP recently launched the Centre for Language Learning to offer courses in English as a foreign language to non-native speakers. From...
Centre for Language Learning
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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