English for 50+
This course is for all the eager travelers who want to combine learning English and exploring a new country, city and culture with like-minded people their own age.
Our 50+ course is designed to give you a great cultural, historic and culinary experience in Cape Town whilst improving your English skills.
It is aimed at helping more mature participants to communicate freely in English. Students can choose between our Standard English or 10 hours of Private lessons and all levels are available, including complete beginners. The course also includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group.
Our 50+ course is designed to give you a great cultural, historic and culinary experience in Cape Town whilst improving your English skills.
It is aimed at helping more mature participants to communicate freely in English. Students can choose between our Standard English or 10 hours of Private lessons and all levels are available, including complete beginners. The course also includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group.
This course is offered from October 2020 to March 2021 starting on the 1. Monday of each month
(5. October, 2. November, 7. December, 4. January, 1. February, 1. March) and is subject to availability.
We are happy to welcome you in the other months as well. Please inquire about additional start dates for the rest of the year.
English for 50+ Social Programme
Cape Town is a very cultural, diverse and historical city that offers something for everyone –Robben Island, typical African cuisine, wine tasting, jazz evenings and so much more. In our social programme we try to find a nice balance to showcase a lot of facets of Cape Town and give you an unforgettable experience.
Here is an example time table of the planned activities for the 2 weeks programme.
Week 1
- Monday: Dinner at Gold Restaurant
- Tuesday: Red Bus City Tour (Hop on Hop off)
- Wednesday: Sunset Boat Cruise
- Thursday: Jazz Evening
- Friday: Table Mountain
- Saturday: Footsteps to Freedom Tour
- Sunday: Cape Point Tour and Boulders Beach
Week 2
- Monday: Robben Island
- Tuesday: Cape Culture Home Dinner
- Wednesday: Zeitz Mocca Museum
- Thursday:Township Tour and Wine & Cheese evening with Robben Island Warden
- Friday: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Saturday: Wine Tour
- Sunday: Free day
The English for 50+ programme consists of:
- 2 weeks of Standard English course (15 lessons per week in mixed nationality and age groups) OR 2 weeks of Private lessons (10 lessons per week with your own teacher)
- Maximum group size of 12 students
- All teaching materials, tests and certificates.
- CELTA trained and experienced teachers
- Personalised timetable
- Personal Study Programme
- 2 weeks of either Homestay (breakfast included) OR Single en-suite accommodation (breakfast included)
- An attractive cultural, culinary and tourist activity package (6x half days, 3x full days and 4x evenings)
- Selected meals
- Airport transfer service on arrival and departure.
An optional 2 day Garden Route and Safari tour can be booked for a weekend before or after the programme.
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