Category: Online Learning

Overhead flat-lay of South African hands writing study questions in a notebook beside a coffee mug and rusks on a wooden

Questions to Ask Your Lecturer Before You Enrol

Before you pay for any course, ask the lecturer a few honest questions. Who is this course for? What will I be able to do when I finish? How much time does...

A young South African man studying online course material on a laptop while packaging small handmade products for his si

Starting a Side Business While You Study

Many of our students start a small business while they study. It can be baking, tutoring, photography or selling clothes online. You do not need a big budget. You need a clear...

A South African woman lecturer at her desk redesigning her course on a laptop with handwritten lesson plans spread aroun

How One Stellenbosch Lecturer Rebuilt Her Course

When Boekrak Learning began, many of our lecturers had only taught in a classroom. Moving online meant learning new habits, and the students told us quickly what worked. Short videos helped. So...

A South African woman practising a job interview conversation with a coach across a table in a bright Stellenbosch offic

How to Improve Your English for Job Interviews

Job interviews in English can feel tense, even when you know the work well. Lindiwe Dlamini, our English Language Lecturer, suggests practising out loud for ten minutes every day. Start with the...

A young South African woman studying an online course on her phone at a kitchen table in a Stellenbosch home, phone prop

Learning on Your Phone with Little Data

Data is expensive, and many of our students study on a phone. You can still finish a course without spending a fortune. Download lessons at home, at work or at a library...

A South African male lecturer at a wall-mounted screen showing a grid of remote students, gesturing as he presents his l

A Guide for Teachers Moving Their Classes Online

Moving a class online is easier when you start small. Pick one subject and one group of learners. Test it for two weeks before you add more. At Boekrak Learning, our lecturers...