Category: Study Tips

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How a Short Course Helped Our Students Find Work

Many people ask us whether an online course is really worth the time. In our experience it is, when the lecturer is local and the lessons are practical. Start small. Pick one...

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What NSFAS Students Should Know About Short Courses

Learning online works best when you know a few simple things before you start. At Boekrak Learning we hear the same questions from new students every month, so here are the answers....

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How to Study Faster and Remember More

Most students try to learn by reading their notes again and again. It feels useful, but little of it stays. Our Student Support Manager, Nadia Pillay, sees this every exam season at...

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Why Local Lecturers Make Online Learning Work

A good online course still needs a real person who knows the subject and understands where you live. That is why every Boekrak Learning course is taught by a local lecturer. Our...