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Studying on Your Phone When Data Is Expensive
Thandiwe Mbeki
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Many South African universities now share free online courses, and some are very good. They are a useful way to try a subject before you apply, or to build skills while you wait for your results. Our team at Leerruimte has tried a few and helps learners choose.
Pick one short course first. Finish it before you start another.
A finished short course is worth more than five that you left halfway. Thandiwe Mbeki, Centre ManagerBook a co-study desk at our centre if home is noisy. Sitting with other learners makes it easier to keep going.
How to choose a free course
Check who offers it, how many hours it takes and what you will have at the end. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch, learners often start with one short online course and finish it at a co-study desk. Set a weekly time slot, keep your phone on silent and write down one question after each lesson. Bring those questions to your tutor on Saturday.
The positive power of education
A certificate can help with a job application, a TVET college place or a first small business. Many of our learners in Cape Town started with Everyday English Speaking and Grammar, then moved on to Excel or Digital Marketing for Small Businesses. Small steps add up. Ask Nomvula Khumalo at the front desk which course suits your goals and your budget.
Lwazi Dlamini
Thanks for this. I am sharing it with my cousin who is writing matric this year. The study tips are easy to follow.
Nomvula Khumalo
Thank you, we are glad it helped. Come past Leerruimte in Rondebosch any weekday if you want to see the study desks.
Fatima Isaacs
Very useful post. I tutor Grade 10 maths on Saturdays and this gave me a few good ideas to share with my learners this term.
Johan Pretorius
Clear and honest advice. My son read it before his preliminary exams and said it helped him settle down and plan his time properly.