Latest newsSarah-Jayne Coutts, programme coordinator at the Wits Language School, recently spoke to Radio 786 about TEFL accreditation. 15 Sep 2023 Read more There are a 5 things that determine how quickly you can get your TEFL certification before riding (flying!) off to your new job. 4 Dec 2019 Read more Business is fast. And it's getting faster. In the Information Age human beings are required to process voluminous amounts of information in an instant. In the globalised, Fourth Industrial Revolution epoch, business is also diverse with multicultural teams across continents needing to collaborate and deliver shareholder and customer value. Cohesive, coherent and succinct communication is a key factor for business success. 3 Dec 2019 Read more Translation is a much more complex process that simply rewriting words in a different language. You may know two languages, you may even know them well, but that is not enough to be a translator. A good analogy is that of a pianist: Simply because you have two hands does not make you a pianist. There are skills you need to acquire and practice that must go into it, before you can call yourself a pianist. Similarly, in order to be a translator, you need to learn certain skills and practice, before you can truly call yourself a translator. 3 Dec 2019 Read more Are you looking for an exciting career change that involves working with people? As a bonus, you'd like something that includes travel and the opportunity to save some money. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) allows you to do exactly this! TEFL, TEFL, CELTA - the name may differ, but the qualification is the same. Here are 6 reasons you should do a TEFL course: 23 Oct 2019 Read more Learning any new language takes a lot of dedication, practice and time, but all of that pays off when you are able to express yourself in a new and exciting way. 21 Oct 2019 Read more Imagine that English is not your first language, that you were taught English through your mother tongue, and that your company or clients expect you to be a proficient English speaker. Imagine that you have to write emails, proposals and reports or do presentations in English, and that your message and tone are misinterpreted - or even called unprofessional - because your writing and speaking skills do not have those slight nuances of a first language speaker. 16 Oct 2019 Read more You've likely seen the terms while looking for a suitable TEFL provider. Regulated. Accredited provider. 350-hour Master TEFL vs a mere 120-hour TEFL? There are so many questions - and so many different answers. Let's cut through the jargon and clarify the issues. 14 Oct 2019 Read more Learning any new language takes a lot of dedication, practice and time, but all of that pays off when you are able to express yourself in a new and exciting way. 6 May 2019 Read more Language affects the daily lives of everyone around the world. It helps express our feelings and desires, and ensures that we are able to communicate with those around us. The importance of communication is often overlooked. In order to travel the world, whether for business or pleasure, a willingness to adapt to new cultures and ways of life is essential. This adaptability includes being ready to communicate with new people in various languages. Being unable to communicate in a country makes it extremely difficult to adapt and get along with those you meet. 24 Apr 2019 Read more The idea of teaching English to non-native English speakers can be daunting - doing this with students aged 3-16 years seems impossible. That's why Wits Language School offers a specialised course in Teaching English to Young Learners. The course is ideal for pre-school, primary and EFL teachers no matter where you teach. 11 Mar 2019 Read more Having to communicate professionally in English sometimes strikes fear into the hearts of many South Africans irrespective of their gender, age or business field; the mere thought of presenting to a group of colleagues in English or submitting a report to your manager is daunting and nerve wracking. If you are one of the many, do not be embarrassed; you are in good company. 26 Nov 2018 Read more Are you looking for an exciting career change that involves working with people? As a bonus, you'd like something that includes travel and the opportunity to save some money? Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) allows you to do exactly this! TEFL, TESOL, CELTA - the name may differ, but the qualification is the same. 7 Nov 2018 Read more The internet is currently abuzz with advertisements for "free" online language courses and online education. While developments in technology have undoubtedly created opportunities for more people to access education, the question still remains as to whether it is actually possible to learn a language solely with the use of an online platform. Whilst there are numerous advantages to using online platforms, there are equally as many disadvantages. 22 Oct 2018 Read more Are you looking for an exciting career change that involves working with people? As a bonus, you'd like something that includes travel and the opportunity to save some money. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) allows you to do exactly this! TEFL, TESOL, CELTA - the name may differ, but the qualification is the same. Here are 6 reasons you should do a TESOL course: 8 Aug 2018 Read more Being able to confidently speak and write in English has never been so important. Using the right words in the right way can make a massive difference to any company. 8 Aug 2018 Read more Wits Language School is offering a unique language course, which will soon be an official language, the South African Sign Language (SASL)! The upcoming course, will run from 29 September till 1 December 2018. This language will expose you to a new cultural and linguistic community, whilst at the same time helping you realise the importance of being able to communicate and understand people of the deaf community. Register for the SASL course now and start your journey to becoming a better communicator! 25 Jul 2018 Read more Living in a country with 11 official languages, it's important to be open to learning new languages and how to communicate with those around us, and why stop there? Learning a new language will open you up to a new world of opportunities and experiences, whether you want to enhance your career, travel, or if you are purely after personal enrichment, Wits African, Asian or European (AAE) language short courses focus on teaching you how to communicate in real-life situations. Course modules also cover the cultural aspects of the languages and will help you feel at ease when speaking to others in their native language. Start learning a new language today! 23 Jul 2018 Read more Anyone interested in launching a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages should complete this 120-hour TESOL course with Wits Language School (WLS) - from students taking a gap year, to long-term travellers, to those who have decided to change their careers (and their lifestyles) and those who have retired - with full-time (four weeks), part-time (12 weeks) and blended-learning (12 weeks) options available as of 2 July 2018. 27 Jun 2018 Read more English not your first language? The English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course, brought to you by Wits Language School (WLS), is guaranteed to build your competence and confidence when using English to communicate in all aspects of the academic and business worlds. Register now and start improving your English skills! 27 Jun 2018 Read more
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