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Centre for Language Learning

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

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

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

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...

Keitumetse Mokgoro

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...

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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...

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