World Cup Rugby celebrations and summer is in the air in Cape Town

LTC Team — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:55:12 +0000

Students studying at LTC this summer will have the added benefit of experiencing “Springbok Fever” in Cape Town. Nothing has ever brought people from different walks of life together like cheering on the Springbok Rugby team.

Foreign students and tourists during this time share the enthusiasm of the “rainbow nation”. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, coined the term to symbolically describe the fusion of South Africa’s diverse ethnicities, cultures, creeds, languages, flora and fauna.

The theme of rugby and sport in general have been incorporated into English lessons at LTC. Teaching focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking in English and emphasizing competence in writing including the composition of letters, reports and emails. No matter what language you learn at LTC though, you will experience a classroom where the love of the language is nurtured, and the culture of the nation is celebrated.

Currently, the sun is setting later, days are longer and it’s that time of year when everyone is going back to work-even though we really don’t want to. At this time of the year, some city parks and nature reserves stay open a little longer due to the sun going down a bit later in the evening. If you are keen on a run, walk or even just an evening picnic, look into which parks or reserves are open till early evening.

Another favourite sport for locals and tourists alike, is kitesurfing. It is not unusual for students to join their host families in visiting and even joining in some kitesurfing fun at one of Cape Town’s five best kiting spots. In a nutshell, Cape Town is to kiters what Hawaii is to surfers.

In the words of Nelson Mandela:
“Sport has the power to change the world; it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite like little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there only was despair.”

Internship & Volunteering program: How does it work?

LTC Team — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:54:07 +0000

Nowadays, the internship program abroad is getting more and more popular among the student population. How does it work?
Our LTC Internship coach, Zsofia Ivony-CEO of Intern Cape Town, is answering all your questions!

1. What level of English is recommended/requested to apply for an internship?

The recommended minimum level of English would be Upper-Intermediate level, which is a B2 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This means that you are an independent user of the language and have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with native speakers even if you make some mistakes.

2. Can you tell us about the application procedure? What are the minimum requirements?

The first step is to send us your CV, so we can determine your key skill set. When your skills set is in demand, we contact you for a skype chat to establish your English level, your motivation and set your expectations. We might recommend some changes on your CV so that it better suits the local market. Then we send your application to multiple companies that are looking for your skill set and profile. When we get a positive response, we set up another interview with the company. After a successful interview, we assist with the visa procedure, the accommodation search and meet you in person when you arrive to Cape Town.

3. What is the average duration of an internship or a volunteering program?

Most companies need interns for at least a 3-month period, so it is beneficial for both parties. Volunteering can be shorter as you are “helping out” an organisation and they are happy with whatever time you can dedicate to them.

4. What are the internship/ volunteering fields available?

We specialise in the business field, where skills in marketing, sales, finance and law are needed. We work with smaller companies so the interns can gain experience in every department and can actively participate in the decision-making process.

5. What kind of tasks can I expect during my internship?

The main tasks will be the ones related to your studies and previous experience so that you can validate your internship at your school or deepen some knowledge that you already have. However, sometimes you will be required to learn new skills and execute tasks that are necessary for the running of the company. This could include some daily tasks that might seem unnecessary to you. You should always look at the tasks as potential learning possibilities and ask as many questions as you can to perfect the execution.

6. Would you have a success story to share with us?

I have many success stories… One would be when the intern was so successful in his internship that the company asked him if he could continue his work as an associate from his country. Another one would be when the company owner calls me in despair because the intern finished their internship and they need a new intern immediately… but just as great as he or she was…this happens often…which means that your work is meaningful and valuable for the company therefore you contributed to the South African eco-system.

7. Who needs more than that? According to you, what are the benefits of an internship abroad?

An internship abroad not only gives you the work experience you need to enter the highly competitive job market but also gives you the chance to stand out. Why? Because having lived in a different country shows the recruiters that you are determined ( no matter how complicated the visa procedure is) that you are adaptable and open-minded towards a new culture and last but not least, that you are an independent person who can make decisions, defend them and…do all that in ENGLISH. I truly believe that future leaders come from global citizens who make a real impact on our world, simply because they see the bigger picture.

Contact us for more information:
http://www.languageteachingcentre.com/contact/

Zsofia Ivony, CEO
Intern Cape Town

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World Cup Rugby celebrations and summer is in the air in Cape Town

Internship & Volunteering program: How does it work?