Category: Online Learning

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Questions to Ask Before You Pay for a Course

Many of us leave school with questions we never asked. Maybe the class was big, or we felt shy. That is normal, and it is not too late to ask now. Ask...

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How to Start a Side Business After Your Course

Many of our learners start a small business soon after they finish a course. You do not need much money to begin. You need a skill, a plan and your first customer....

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How Our Learners Study with Little Mobile Data

Many young people in Khayelitsha spend hours and money travelling to learn. Learning close to home changes that. You study in your own area, on your own phone, at a time that...

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How to Improve Your English for Job Interviews

Good English opens doors at job interviews. At Ekasi Learn Hub, Lindiwe Ngcobo tells learners to start with simple sentences about themselves. Say who you are, what you have done and what...

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Learning on Your Phone: Apps That Save Data

Data is expensive, so smart learners choose their apps carefully. A few good habits can cut your mobile data use by half. Turn off video auto-play. Download lessons at the hub, where...

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A Guide for Teachers Using Online Lessons

Many teachers in Khayelitsha now use short online lessons to support their classes. Start small. Pick one topic, share a lesson link on WhatsApp and ask learners to watch it at home....