There's no escaping the fact that learning to communicate in English is almost imperative in the modern world today. English IS, for better or worse, the international business language. For young school-leavers in countries where it is not the first language, studying English is often a major step towards becoming employed ? either in their own countries in companies that work online with international clientele, or abroad if they wish to travel and work globally.
While there are numerous English Language schools all over the world, Cape Town has become one of the most popular locations for learning English.
It isn't difficult to figure out why.
If you have to learn a new language, why not make the experience more exciting by traveling somewhere new? And Cape Town is a young person's dream destination.
With glistening beaches and awe-inspiring mountains, Cape Town nestles at the foot of the famous landmark, Table Mountain. This is really one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
In between hitting the books you can explore the whole city and the surrounding regions with the new friends you'll make from all over the world ? your class mates!
There are great shops, plenty of fun and funky restaurants, cafes and bars, and a thumping nightlife.
You will enjoy wandering around the city streets, experiencing a true African city yet always able to access the latest fashion, movies and entertainment.
The multicultural society makes Cape Town a unique place, and we guarantee it will steal your heart!
Due to the ever increasing demand of foreign English Language students, more and more Language Schools have opened up in and around the city. It is wise to compare the costs and the quality of the various institutes to make sure you're getting the right course for your requirements. For the most part the quality of both lecturers and facilities in the various Language Schools in Cape Town is exceptional. You should have fully equipped classrooms, breakaway areas for socializing, Internet access for staying in touch with home, and assistance with accommodation and transport.
So come to Cape Town and combine the holiday of a life-time with learning to communicate in the language that will help you get your career off to a great start!
Whether you're enjoying the Mediterranean climate of Cape Town's coastline or wandering through banana plantations in the balmy KwaZulu Natal; exploring bushman paintings in the caves of the Cedarburg or throwing snowballs on the slopes of the Drakesnberg; paddle skiing off the West Coast among dolphins or sleeping under the stars in the semi-arid Karoo, - the land will amaze you with its spectacular diversity.
This is an ideal country to explore at your own pace, as you may wish to linger a day or two longer at one location, or leave other places sooner than you first anticipated. Package tours have their place, but tend to limit you to a region ? and someone else's agenda. Self-drive holidays are a better option, but if you plan on a road trip, overnighting at hotels and other accommodation places en route, you may also find yourself limited or even without a bed for the night if you don't plan meticulously ahead.
If you're looking for real, old fashioned adventure - be it on your own, Jack Kerouac-style, with a partner for romance on the road, or a family vacation that will live on in your children's memories for years, consider a Campervan holiday in South Africa.
There are around 800 registered camp and caravan sites across the country, which allow Campervans or Motorhomes as they are also called to make use of their facilities. You can go all the way from Mpumalanga to Muizenberg with no two nights spent in the same place, or take things slower, driving along the quieter roads such as Rout 62 and stopping along the way to smell the daisies, photograph the sunsets and drink the moer-coffee brewed the way the true South African farmer prefers.
Eat simple, traditional meals over the fire ? braai (BBQ) is the number one option for on-the-road mealtimes. Fridges and other kitchen appliances make food preparation a lot simpler than tent camping. However if you feel like sprucing up and enjoying the local cuisine en route, the Campervan is a home-from-home with plenty of room for extra clothing and even an ironing board.
And if the weather turns bad, you can cozy up in your Motorhome and read, play games or simply chat ? it's all so simple.
Why not plan a holiday with a difference ? get out the maps and plot your proposed route, but remember, the freedom you'll have on your South Africa Campervan holiday means you can change your mind, and your direction, as often as you please.
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