English Courses
At Good Hope Studies our priority is to provide lessons of a high standard and our aim is for our clients to leave Cape Town feeling more confident communicating in English. To support these lessons, we provide accommodation and a social programme, and many of our clients use these services to practice their English.
Most of our teachers are permanently employed and have CELTA or DELTA teaching qualifications from Cambridge ESOL. The majority of our teachers have many years of experience teaching a range of nationalities and levels and they know how to make learning not only fun, but also highly effective.
General English Courses
| Lessons per week | 16 lessons (GE 16) |
|---|---|
| 20 lessons (GE 20) | |
| 26 lessons (GE 16 + Skills Focus) | |
| 30 lessons (GE 20 + Skills Focus) | |
| Starting dates | Any Monday |
| Group size | Maximum 10 students |
| Course duration | 1 - 48 weeks |
| Levels | 6 levels (Beginner A1 - Advanced C1) |
| Minimum age | 17 years |
| Availability | Newlands and City Centre |
1 Lesson = 50 Minutes
The General English Courses are ideal for students who use English for everyday purposes.
You can expect to:
- Practice speaking by exchange ideas with people from other countries.
- Learn plenty of new words and expressions.
- Think about grammar, and practice speaking and writing more accurately.
- Practice and develop all your skills in English (reading, listening, speaking and writing).
The morning lessons are based around a coursebook, and adapted to the class. Homework is given 3 to 4 times per week.
You have a choice of 16 and 20 morning lessons and you can combine them with a number of different afternoon options.
The afternoon lessons (Skills Focus) are focussed mainly on developing speaking skills, but the lessons are usually based around a listening or reading text, and new vocabulary is often introduced to help the students to communicate more effectively. The topics depend on the interests of the class, but often include South African culture and history as well as current international issues. The lessons may include outings to local cultural sights and South African videos or songs.
- Class in Newlands
- Class in the garden
Business Course
| Lessons per week | 10 lessons (+ GE 16, GE 20 or Private Lessons) |
|---|---|
| Group size | Maximum 6 students |
| Starting dates | Every 4 weeks (see price list for starting dates) |
| Course duration | 1 - 8 weeks |
| Levels | 2 levels (Intermediate B1+ - Advanced C1) |
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Availability | Newlands and City Centre |
1 Lesson = 50 Minutes
The Business Course is recommended for students who need to use English at work or in a business context.
The course takes place in mini groups of maximum 6 students to ensure focused attention to students' needs. It must be combined either with a General English Course of 16 or 20 group lessons or with 16 or 20 Private Lessons. The afternoon lessons focus on the language and skills needed in the workplace. The teacher will find out how you need to use English at work and decide on a syllabus.
Skills and language may include:
- Meetings and negotiations
- Making presentations
- Emails
- Report-writing
- Social English
Topics may include:
- Customer Service
- International Marketing
- Team Building
- Finance
- Management Styles
An Intermediate level or above is required for this group course.
We recommend that Elementary and Pre-intermediate students who need Business English book the private lessons.
- Class in the City Centre
- Class in the City Centre
5 or 10 Private Lessons
| Lessons per week | 5 or 10 Private Lessons (+ GE 16 or 20) |
|---|---|
| Starting dates | Any Monday |
| Course duration | From 1 week |
| Levels | 6 levels (Beginner A1 - Advanced C1) |
| Minimum age | 17 years |
| Availability | Newlands and City Centre |
1 Lesson = 50 Minutes
To combine a General English Course with Private Lessons is recommended for students who wish to focus on specific areas, and who prefer a mix of group lessons and private lessons.
In the mornings students take part in General English Course.
In the afternoons students have 5 or 10 Private Lessons. Your teacher will start by finding out your needs and interests in English, and together you will decide what to focus on in your lessons.
In the Private Lessons you can expect to:
- Focus on the language and topics that are most important and interesting to you.
- Get detailed feedback about your own use of English.
2 students can share a teacher for Private Lessons if they book together, are at a similar level and require a similar focus. The second person pays 30% of the fees.
- Class in Newlands
- Class in Newlands
16 or more Private Lessons
| Lessons per week | 16 / 20 / 25 or 30 Private Lessons |
|---|---|
| Starting dates | Any Monday |
| Course duration | From 1 week |
| Levels | 6 levels (Beginner A1 - Advanced C1) |
| Minimum age | 17 years |
| Availability | Newlands and City Centre |
1 Lesson = 50 Minutes
Private lessons are suitable for people who need to improve as quickly as possible, people who wish to focus on specific areas, and people who learn best in a one-to-one environment.
Private lessons usually start at 9:00. However, they can take place any time between 8:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, subject to the availability of teachers and classrooms.
In the first lesson the teacher and student will discuss the student’s needs and interests and will decide on a syllabus.
Some popular areas of focus:
- Business English
- General English, focussing on individual weaknesses or priorities
- Exam preparation
You can expect to:
- Direct your own learning, with support from the teacher
- Get plenty of feedback on your own use of language
- Discuss topics that interest you
2 students can share a teacher for private lessons if they book together, are at a similar level and require a similar focus. The second person pays 30% of the fees.
- Break at the city centre school
- Break at the city centre school
