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11 August 2026  |  30 September 2026

General English Pre-Intermediate (Aug Intake)

Applications accepted until
28 July 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Zanele Nkosi
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
11 August 2026 - 30 September 2026
Applications close
28 July 2026
Overview
This course strengthens students' confidence and accuracy in using English for everyday, academic, and workplace communication at B1 level. Learners practise core grammar, expand functional vocabulary, and develop clear, connected spoken and written communication. Through guided tasks, they learn to describe experiences, express opinions, write structured emails and short texts, and participate actively in conversations. Listening and reading activities build comprehension of familiar work- and life-related topics while speaking exercises focus on improving fluency, accuracy, and interaction skills. The course prepares students for successful communication in real-world English contexts and progression to higher levels. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
7 weeks
Format
In-person classes and activities daily (9:00–14:00)
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R19,900.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


      • Tense control (present, past, perfect), modal auxiliaries, conditionals, comparatives, and article use
      • Verb tense and aspect: tense distinctions and time markers
      • Modal verbs and conditionals: obligation, advice, and hypothetical situations
      • Sentence structure: simple connectors (and, but, because) and a range of conjunctions
      • Vocabulary to express feelings, opinions, and ideas on familiar topics: verb phrases, compound nouns, prefixes/suffixes, synonyms/antonyms
      • Punctuation and editing symbols
      • Write emails, stories, and correspondence on familiar topics
      • Conversations about plans, experiences, or comparisons
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