Language & Communication skills – Short Courses at Stellenbosch University

Language & Communication skills

A crash course in English grammar

This short course assists participants to better understand the systems and structure of the language they use in order to facilitate and strengthen both spoken and written communication in English. It may also serve to develop language correction or modification skills, such as those required for proofreading, or editing. We present this course in a…

Language & Communication skills

Advanced Intensive English Course

This course is intended to accomplish its goal in 160 contact teaching hours through developing your ability to: 1. Read and understand a wide variety of C1/Advanced level texts dealing with a range of topics. 2. Participate meaningfully in oral communications. 3. Construct easily understandable texts on a variety of topics. 4. Demonstrate independent use…

Language & Communication skills

Afrikaans 123

This course is intended to accomplish its goal in 30 contact teaching hours: Participants will be able to use Afrikaans in a functional manner. They will gain Afrikaans vocabulary for use in basic communication. This course is practical and interactive, and real life scenarios are incorporated to encourage the use of authentic language with a…

Language & Communication skills

Afrikaans vir Beginners / Afrikaans for Beginners

This course targets new foreign students with no knowledge of Afrikaans. This is a fun-filled course offering you a linguistic and cultural taste of Afrikaans as a language in a wider cultural context.

Language & Communication skills

Aviation English Skills

This Aviation English short course is intended to accomplish its goal in 48 contact hours by developing participants’ ability to ¿¿ achieve and maintain Operational Level 4 ¿ an international language requirement enforced by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ¿ to qualify for international flights;¿ perform optimally in an academic context in order to…

Language & Communication skills

Beginner Intensive English Course

This Intensive English Programme (IEP) Beginner level short course is intended to accomplish its goal in one full academic module of 8 weeks through developing learners¿ ability to:1. Read and understand entry level English texts on a variety of topics.2. Listen to, understand, and speak English in simple conversations.3. Write simple texts on a variety…

Language & Communication skills

Communicate as a professional

This online short course offers an introduction to the communication knowledge and skills that professionals need to complete various tasks successfully. Prof Carel Jansen, author and co-author of more than 150 books and articles on professional communication, will present this short course. Participants will have access to the communication textbook, Communicate as a professional. Our…

Language & Communication skills

Communication Par Excellence

This short course is aimed at persons who do not speak English as their first language, but who function in a predominantly English work environment. In this course you will have the opportunity to write a range of professional texts. Furthermore, this course will explore a range of topics such as language use, tone, sentence…

Language & Communication skills

Conversations to encourage behavioural change in the workplace

Course participants are introduced to an evidence-based communication approach for evoking change readiness among employees. Central to this approach, which is known in health psychology as Motivational Interviewing (MI), is the premise that persons faced with change often have an ambivalent attitude. On the one hand, they see the benefits of the new behaviour for…

Language & Communication skills

Crafting confident presentations

This hands-on course will empower you to develop and present presentations with punch. You will learn valuable presentation principles and gain thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of the art of presenting. We present this course in hybrid mode. which combines live sessions both in-person and online-with self-directed learning.

Language & Communication skills

Cutting-edge business report writing

This course aims to equip you with the techniques to write appropriate and relevant business reports. You will also learn about the language skills this type of writing requires, building on your existing language skills. This course focuses on topics such as writing clearly, consistently, concisely and using techniques to engage your audience. The course…

Language & Communication skills

Effective communication in a digital world

This practical course is suited to newcomers to digital marketing as well as traditional marketers who want to focus on developing more effective online communication skills. It will introduce you to the digital marketing funnel and the marketing and communications tactics that one can apply at each level of the digital marketing funnel. By providing…

Language & Communication skills

Effective office communication and documentation

This online course will equip you with the skills to write concise and informative e-mails, listen actively and with insight during meetings, record meetings, draft minutes and conduct engaging telephone conversations rooted in solid communication strategies. We present this course in hybrid mode, which combines online live sessions with self-directed online learning.

Language & Communication skills

IELTS Exam preparation course

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation short course is intended to accomplish its goal in one full academic module of 25hours over 5 weeks through developing the participant¿s ability to:¿r ecognise the format and content of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, by discussing, practising and analysing each section ofthe exam.¿…

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Medical Terminology

Recognising the main aspects of the meanings of medical terms and formulating definitions of medical terms.Demonstrating the importance of correct pronunciation and the impact of suffix functions when ermining the meaning of a medical term.Demonstrating how the structural parts of medical terms and their meanings function and combine to establish unique meanings of medical terms…

Language & Communication skills

Nederlands voor beginners (Zelfstudiecursus)

Deze online zelfstudiecursus Nederlands voor Afrikaanstaligen geeft je een goed inzicht in de Nederlandse taal en zal jou helpen om op een correcte manier in het Nederlands te communiceren. De cursus brengt je op een taalniveau A2. Dankzij de sterke verwantschap tussen het Afrikaans en het Nederlands, geeft de kennis van het Afrikaans je een…

Language & Communication skills

PR like a Pro: Writing for the media

This course will equip you with tools and techniques to communicate confidently and effectively when writing for the media. It is about connecting with your audience. If your job demands creating media releases, promotional material, newsletters, features and writing for social media, then this course is your answer. We present the course in hybrid mode,…

Language & Communication skills

South African Sign Language – Beginner Level 1A

The goal of this short course is to introduce participants to South African Sign Language (SASL). The course consists of interactive face-to-face sessions during which the presenter teaches introductory aspects of SASL, involving practical exercises and some explanation of language use. This will enable participants to take part in basic conversations related to everyday life.…

Language & Communication skills

Survival Afrikaans for students

Participants will be able to use Afrikaans in a basic and functional manner on campus. They will gain a basic Afrikaans vocabulary for use in campus-related communication and specific emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening, and reading. As part of the larger university context, they will also gain an understanding of the cultural value…

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language

This course is intended to accomplish its goal in 120 contact-teaching hours through developing your ability to:1. Learn relevant concepts, principles and theories of English language learning and teaching.2. Conceptualise and write detailed lesson plans in order to improve practical English language teaching skills.3. Create a successful learning environment by engaging learners in various ways.4.…

Language & Communication skills

Writing Consultant Training

To provide consultants with theoretical and practical knowledge about writing centre work.To develop their understanding of writing centre goals and functions.To train consultants to provide individualised writing support to writers.To train consultants to communicate effectively with writers about academic writing.To equip consultants with appropriate strategies for drafting, revising and editing.To develop consultants’ skills as critical…