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Why learning a language when the technology is so advanced that you can have a translator in your pocket?

LTC Team — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:44:28 +0000

Nowadays, translation apps and other technologies are making international communication easier.
So why should we learn a language when we can just use available technologies?

1- Learning a language for professional reasons

No technology is available at the moment to assist you when you have to deal with international clients or suppliers over the phone. Learning a language is also learning a new culture. It helps to understand behaviours and avoid cultural faux pas.

2-Learning a language to immigrate abroad

More than a visa requirement, learning the language of your new home country is an absolute must-do.

3-Learning a language for your partner

Nowadays, more and more couples are bi-national. Even if you obviously manage to communicate together, learning each other’s language is sometimes necessary to communicate with your family-in-law.

4-Learning a language to travel abroad

Human contacts cannot be replaced by technologies: asking for directions, ordering at the restaurants, chatting with locals…

5-Learning a language for fun

Learning a new language is fun! You learn about new cultures and it is also very good to keep your brain fit!

Start your online language learning journey:
https://www.languageteachingcentre.com/contact/

Online learning is the future

LTC Team — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:07:56 +0000

Online learning or distance learning is here to last. When “in-person” learning is still very popular, online learning is now playing a bigger role in training options.

Distance learning is more than a temporary solution implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now an established tool and here is why:

1- You can learn from the comfort of your home or your office.
What is better than learning from your comfy home?

2- Cost-effective: no transport or even accommodation for immersion courses.
Online or distance learning is helping to democratise access to education by reducing all the costs related to “in-person” learning.

3- Time efficient: No commuting time, no need to take your holidays to attend a course.
No need to be stuck in traffic to join your learning centre!

4- Increased accessibility: Location is no longer an issue.
You can learn from absolutely anywhere unless you have an internet connection and a screen!

5- Efficient: live learning is proven to be as efficient as “in-person” courses.
Would you say that your meetings with your colleagues are less effective online than being sitting in a board room? Online live learning is offering the same dynamic as the traditional classroom.

6- Entertaining: live learning format uses more interactive material such as videos, quizzes, etc more in correlation with our current modern habits than the traditional book.
Just looking at our day-to-day life, screens are all around us! Our lifestyle is changing so quickly with new technologies, why the learning environment should stay stuck in the past ?

If you want to start learning a language online: info@ltc-capetown.com

The MBA is your way to a secure career.

LTC Team — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:50:35 +0000

Looking for a safe environment to grow your business skills and network? The MBA is your way to a secure career.

Join fellow business professionals for this virtual MBA event. Business schools from around the world look forward to meeting you online on 21 August in South Africa.

Discover the best in business education. Here’s what you get at the event:

Individual video meetings with MBA programme directors from UC Berkeley, University of Rochester-Simon, Manchester Business School, Maastricht School of Management, Rotterdam School of Management, and many more
Insights on online and hybrid learning options and flexible formats
Personal consultation for your business and management studies
Expert business insights and MBA admission webinars
Chance to win $1000 in financial aid for your MBA
Diverse scholarship opportunities

How to build your future with an MBA

The MBA degree provides what you need to be the best in business and leadership. AACSB data shows 95% of MBAs land a full-time job within 3 months of graduation, and 74% get hired while still in school. The median salary of MBA grads is 75% higher than those with a Bachelor’s, according to GMAC.

Here are some more of the benefits:

It’s safe. Strengthen your career with the world’s most reputable business degree. The MBA guarantees a safe space where professionals grow and learn. It opens the door to unlimited business opportunities.

It’s flexible. Choose the learning format that fits your professional style. Go for a full-time MBA to experience the full benefits. Balance work and study with a part-time MBA. Explore the online trend with distance learning.

It’s global. Expand your view of the business world with an MBA abroad or at home. Make connections that span the globe. Join a unique business network with MBA participants from diverse backgrounds.

Access MBA is free of charge, but online meeting slots are limited. Register early to save your spot.

English courses on WhatsApp

LTC Team — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:36:10 +0000

After the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, the Language Teaching Centre decided to promote social distancing by transferring the in-person courses to online courses.

After more than a year of operating online and offering distance learning, we realised that accessibility to language courses, even with the development of video conferencing such as Zoom, remains an issue for a big part of the South African population.

The equipment needed (smartphone from latest generations, tablet or laptop), as well as the cost of data and access to a reliable mobile connection, are indeed major obstacles.

Looking at the South African market, WhatsApp was the most popular app in 2020, according to Statista. It was consequently a tool that we had to consider in order to democratise the language courses.
After studying this new tool, we came up with an exclusive curriculum format:
Short lessons of 15 min to work on conversational skills.
The key to learning the language is “practice and repetition”. After the 15-min Whatsapp conversation, the teacher will be able to correct and give feedback to the learner who will be able to implement those new skills in a new lesson/conversation the next day. This format is improving the learner’s listening skills but not limited to. Pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary are also improving in a very easy, simple and fast way.

We offer the Whatsapp lessons for English and Afrikaans and we hope to be able to offer more languages soon.

If you want to start your learning journey: info@ltc-capetown.com

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ONLINE LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAMS

LTC Team — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:41:21 +0000

With the global pandemic, we all had to adapt. Changing your traditional face-to-face training programs to an online option, is the way forward for 5 main reasons :

1- Same efficiency as traditional face-to-face classes

2- Cost effective : no additional costs such as transport, accommodation, meals, course material etc

3- Time efficient : no additional commuting time, no break between lessons.

4- Increased accessibility : location is no longer an issue for our customers.

5- Safe and enjoyable learning environment : with the online option, we promote social distancing and learners can enjoy their lessons from the comfort of their homes.

Start your online adventure now !

10 tips to be a successful online language student

LTC Team — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:15:57 +0000

Online lessons

While travelling abroad to learn a language is currently very difficult, learning a language online is a great alternative. Nonetheless, it is important to practice the language outside the “classroom” just like your language course would have provided you.

Here are some very easy tips to enhance your language skills and learn faster the language :

1- Review your notes every day after class and do your homework.

2- Listen to the radio in the language you are currently learning.
This is a great tool to improve your listening skills! Contrary to watching a movie with or without subtitles, you do not have the images to understand the context. Consequently, you will have to concentrate to understand what the presenter is talking about.

3-Read!
If you are beginner, start with short stories. Don’t be ashamed to read children’s books even.
If you are learning business English or if you are a little more advanced, read some press articles.
Reading will help you to better your grammar and your vocabulary.
While reading, write down the words you do not understand and check the meaning in the dictionary.

4- Have your personal vocabulary notebook
Write down all the new words you’ve learnt on a daily base. Writing down new words will help to improve your writing skills but also help you to memorize the new words.
Review this vocabulary list regularly so that you can check if you have integrated the words or if you still need to memorise them.

5- Watch movies in the language you are currently learning
Watching a movie is fun and while you are relaxing in front of the TV, you will learn new vocabulary and improve your listening skills.

6- Learn with songs
Songs are perfect to improve your listening skills. Music is also part of the culture of the new language you are learning. As learning a language is learning a new culture too, listening to music will bring you the cultural elements needed to comprehend this new culture.

7- Watch Ted Conferences and webminars
On top of learning the language, you will have some great insights from the Ted Conferences speakers. You will also develop your critical skills in this language.

8- Cook a “local” dish
Follow an online recipe and discover the flavours of this new culture!

9- Watch documentaries about the country
To learn faster the language, you need to understand the country’s History, geography and culture.
You can access great documentaries very easily online.

10- Have fun!
Having fun learning a language is a key component to learn faster.
You also need to understand that “nobody’s perfect” and making mistakes is part of the learning process. Just have fun with your new skills and dare!

With LTC Online school you can learn up to 11 languages and start this fun learning journey !

Discover our LTC online school :
https://www.languageteachingcentre.com/online-school/

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Discover our Online General English course with our demo lesson!

LTC Team — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:42:32 +0000

Join our Online General English course :

> 90 min a day, Monday to Friday
> 15 students max.
> Start date : Every Monday
> 1 week minimum
> all levels available: from A1 to C2.

Contact us fore more information :
https://www.languageteachingcentre.com/contact/

How to choose your online language course?

LTC Team — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:41:51 +0000

Many options are behind the concept of “online language courses” :
Skype, Zoom, internal platforms accessible with tutors around the clock, Youtube channels, App, private tutor on Whatsapp … You can be lost in the jungle of online language courses! How to make the right choice? How to make sure the course will suit your expectations and personal agenda? Shall you invest or stick to “free” online courses? Well… It all depends on you! Here are some guidelines to find the right online language course for you.

1- Would you prefer a “personalized” learning environment?
It is important to know if you would prefer keeping the same teacher all along your online language course and hence, create a personal relationship with your teacher or if you prefer the flexibility of some online language platforms offering access to online lessons around the clock with different teachers following a script.

At LTC, we think that learning a language is learning a new “people skill” and consequently should remain “personalized” and friendly. Being comfortable with your teacher will also help you learning the language faster as you will dare to ask questions and speaking more.

2- Are you able to study by yourself?
A great number of free language course platforms or app require a lot of self-discipline! No one to check on your notes or making sure you even log in for your lessons. It also requires a lot of “research” after the lessons as no one can answer your questions. Are you strong enough to start this long journey on your own?

At LTC, your teacher will give you regular feedback and will make sure you attend your lesson. Attendance is part of the requirements for your certificate.

3-Why do you need to learn a language?
Do you want to learn a language for fun or personal development with no specific deadline or do you need to acquire this new skill for your academic or career goals ?
If you have a specific deadline to learn a language, it would be easier for you to reach your goals with a teacher who will assess your needs and will advise you accordingly. Private online lessons are also best if you have very specific needs (if you need to prepare an exam or if you need to get ready for a new job) as the teacher can tailor the curriculum.

4-Do you need a certification at the end of your course?
If you need to prove your new skills, especially for your CV, you will need a certificate!
Pay attention to that key element when you decide on enrolling to your online language course.

5-Expertise and Accreditations
It is important to check the background of the online institution. How many years’ experience in language teaching? Is the institution accredited? Are the teachers certified?
Too many “private tutors” are “only” native speakers but never learned to “be a teacher” and even more an “online teacher”. It is consequently essential to check those points before investing in your online language course or you may be frustrated with your course taught by “amateurs”.

6- Check the learning environment
The format used to teach the language online is very important. Even if WhatsApp is very convenient as we all have it on our phones, it does not guarantee a great learning format. A teacher needs to be able to see your writing and give feedback immediately as well as having a “whiteboard” where the teacher can write so that you can work on your reading and writing skills. WhatsApp can be convenient to enhance your speaking and listening skills but will be very limited for an overall improvement. You also need to check the device needed to log in. Is it limited to a computer access or can you join on your phone if need be?

At LTC, we have decided to teach via ZOOM. This platform does not require any technical knowledge from the customer and fulfills all the criteria to ensure a good online learning environment.

Do you need more information about our online school ?

Online school with LTC

LTC Team — Thu, 14 May 2020 14:53:36 +0000

With an unprecedented proportion of the world’s population in self-isolation, many of us feel uneasy about the sudden, strange upheaval to regular life as we know it. By far the majority of people wanting to learn a second language, have preferred to do so face to face up until now. Needless to say, with the world under different phases of lockdown, physical distancing is key to avoid spreading the virus. This being said, life has to go on and we all need to find ways to cope with the virus restrictions, but at the same time continue with a productive life.

LTC has therefore moved most of our lessons online and very successfully so. This way we have opened up new lines of teaching languages to our students. It is safe, reliable and most importantly – healthy. One of the great aspects of teaching a language online is being able to interact with students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Students can sign up to learn English or one of our other languages by choosing which course best tailor to their needs.

Teaching a language online gives students the opportunity to study in their pajamas and is only one of many benefits of online education. Also, no need to fight traffic, leave work early for a class or miss important family time. Our online courses give students the opportunity to plan study time around the rest of their day, instead of the other way around. Students can study and work at their convenience. Course material is supplied, and these benefits help students balance work and family commitments with learning a new language.

To sum up: The lockdown worldwide is going to be with us for some time to come and if we want to continue our education and specifically learning English, online lessons will be the only professional, safe choice. Enrolling for online courses at LTC means thus not putting your life on hold but instead making the most of the current unfortunate situation all over the word. Let LTC assist you with reaching your language goals whether it is preparing for an examination, e.g. IELTS and TOEFL, Business English or one of our many general English courses.

Please see below for 5 essential benefits of learning a foreign language through our online courses:

Multimedia: Technology innovation has never made learning a foreign language easier-even in an online classroom.
Repetition: Few people pick up new foreign language lessons on the first attempt; thus, repetition will help students truly master another language. Unlike the traditional class environments, online classes do give you the opportunity to do repetition far more regularly. Not to mention, they also engage students throughout the learning process.
New Learning methods: Online courses offer an “out with the old, in with the new” approach to learning a foreign language. Our online lessons offer a variety of tools to address writing, listening and speaking a new language.
Accessibility: Our online lessons enable you to complete your coursework from anywhere without having to travel.
Autonomy: If you as the student are willing to give your time to understand the technology, and be an active learner in the online lessons, you will reap the benefits.

Boost your CV while being on quarantine!

LTC Team — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:05:50 +0000

Bored with Netflix? Staying home is not challenging you enough? Take a course online!

Nowadays, thanks to new technologies, you can learn from the comfort of your home.

In “Group classes” or “private tuition”, you can decide what would suits you best !

Here is a short list of websites offering online training courses :

edX : https://www.edx.org/course
Shaw Academy https://join.shawacademy.com/online-digital-marketing-course
Coursera : https://www.coursera.org/
Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/
Udemy https://www.udemy.com/

With LTC, you can learn a new language online via skype.

Online English Lessons can be booked at a time that suits you between Mondays and Fridays. Depending on your goal in the language, you may book for however long you need to reach that goal. The lessons are 45 minutes each, but you may book a double lesson, which goes for one and half hours. For example, if you book your session from 14h00 until 15h30, it means that you have used up two of your lessons. Languages available: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic.

(Contact us for more information:info@ltc-capetown.com)

Enjoy !