Category: Online Learning

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Questions to Ask Your Teacher Before Exams

Many learners leave the classroom with questions they never asked. Exam time is stressful, and a few clear answers from your teacher can save you hours of guessing. Ask which topics carry...

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Short Courses That Help You Start a Side Business

A short course can be the first step to earning extra money. Many people in Cape Town start a small side business after learning one practical skill, such as building a simple...

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How Co-Study Desks Helped Our Learners Focus

Starting an online course is easy. Finishing it is the hard part. Most people stop in the second week, when the first excitement wears off and normal life takes over. Set a...

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How to Improve Your English Speaking at Home

Most people learn English faster by speaking a little every day than by studying for hours once a week. Start with ten minutes at home. Describe your morning out loud, or read...

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Studying on Your Phone When Data Is Expensive

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...

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A Guide for Tutors Working with Grade 8 to 12

Tutoring Grade 8 to 12 learners is different from helping younger children. They have more pressure, more subjects and less patience. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch, our tutors start each session by asking...