The KLI recently hosted two students for between two weeks and a month. Souleymane, from Guinea, came to study English with us for a month before starting his tertiary studies. Rafael, a Grade 8 student from Mozambique, used his vacation to brush up on his English skills. Good luck to both of you on the [...]
Three students who studied at the KLI since January this year recently celebrated their graduation. Congratulations to Alseny, Valentine and Dolcita who all progressed very well over their time with us. Learning a language is a process and these three students showed their full commitment. We know that they will excel in whatever they put [...]
This 3-hour workshop is for students who plan to write the Academic and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) paper of the National Benchmarking Test (NBT) and want to understand more about the Academic Literacy (AL) competency area. WORKSHOP: Discuss exactly what Academic Literacy is – and why is it so important? Gain an overview of the key [...]
Last week we marked our one year anniversary at 33 Alan Paton Avenue with a delicious lunch. We reflected on the year that has passed and each person had the chance to share something about the future of KLI.Thanks to MIDI and BEEnovation for joining us and thanks to all our students and clients for [...]
Our Saturday morning English Works students completed their 20-hour course on 21st May. The class wrapped up with a progress test and each student gave a short speech before the certificates were presented. Besides improved English proficiency, all of the students said that they felt more confident using English. Well done to the class! Our [...]
Friday saw the last class of the Intensive isiZulu Course which has been running for four weeks, three times a week. The students received their certificates and celebrated with tea and cake. The course received great reviews. Here's what two of the students had to say: “Phindi is an excellent teacher who understands [...]
Our Intensive Practical isiZulu group is seen here getting to grips with the ins and outs of the language. This specially tailored, interactive course is 40 hours long and runs over four weeks. Are you interested in doing a similar course? Let us know your needs and we will see what we can [...]
On June 16th we held a graduation for students who completed the English @ Work course (run on Saturday mornings), as well as the Practical isiZulu course. The isiZulu course was run for staff members of the Ingonyama Trust Board. Our Zulu teacher, Mary Gordon, travelled to their offices to teach the staff during working [...]
When: Tuesday 16th June (Youth Day) Address: 33 Alan Paton Avenue, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 10am Welcome – Ten of our graduands will receive their certificates and all are welcome to enjoy some tea/ coffee/ juice and eats provided by an entrepreneurial KLI student Bring and Braai at Midday – fires will be ready, please bring chairs, [...]
We are up and running in our new premises - 33 Alan Paton Avenue (office in the front room of MIDI House, classroom in suite 2 - behind the house). Pictured here is Jenny Kerchhoff, the KLI's Director and Nikiwe Qoma, who is doing an internship with us. Thank you to those who helped us [...]
