Tag: Digital Skills

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How to Plan Your Matric Year Term by Term

Good results start with a plain plan. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch we see learners do best when they know what they are studying this week and why. Start small. Pick one subject,...

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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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Tips for Finishing an Online Course You Started

Starting an online course is easy. Finishing it takes a plan. Most people stop in the second or third week, when the first excitement wears off and life gets busy. Pick fixed...

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How to Prepare for the NSC Final Exams

Writing the NSC final exams is easier when you start early and know what to expect. At Leerruimte in Rondebosch we ask Matric learners to begin with the timetable, then work backwards...

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What Parents Should Know About APS Scores

APS stands for Admission Point Score. Universities add up your marks in your best subjects to see if you qualify for a degree. Each faculty sets its own minimum, so a score...

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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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Free Online Courses from South African Universities

Several South African universities put short courses online at no cost. They cover topics like study skills, basic computing, business planning and academic writing. You usually only need an email address and...

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Study Methods That Help You Remember More

Remembering more starts with how you study, not how long. Reading your notes again and again feels productive, but it rarely sticks. Try closing the book and writing down what you remember...

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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...