LCS English Blog

So you’ve got the degree. You’ve ticked the boxes. You’re ready to work.

But when it’s time to speak in a meeting, write that first report or ask a client a question — you freeze up.

It’s not becaus...

When I think of Youth Day, I think of courage.

But I also think of what happens when that courage is met with support.

Years ago, while I was working at Wits Language School, we ran a powerful Engli...

 A CV can list skills. A degree can open doors. But if you can’t express yourself clearly in the interview or speak up once you’re hired, those doors close quietly behind you.

I’ve worked with smart,...

Reflections on My First English Class in South Africa

When I started teaching at Wits Language School, my very first class wasn’t what I expected.

It wasn’t a group of young learners or internati...

You don’t sign up for an English course thinking it’ll change how you handle difficult conversations at work.

Or help you speak up in a crowded room.

Or stop second-guessing every email you write.

You're not here to sound professional. You're here to be remembered.

When you write an email, do you sound like a human — or a brochure?

You know the kind:

“Kindly be advised that the below-mention...

Most people think improving their English means speaking faster.

More words. Fewer pauses. Keep the momentum going.

But in reality, if you want to sound fluent and confident, knowing how to use paus...

Have you ever told someone they were “wearing too many hats” or said a team needed to “get the ball rolling”?

Expressions like these show up often in the workplace but not everyone finds them help...

Today, we celebrate Human Rights Day in South Africa — a powerful reminder of the difference a single voice can make.

But maybe you're thinking: "Does my voice really matter? I'm not famous or inf...

As South Africans, Human Rights Day is more than just a public holiday. It's a powerful reminder that your voice is not only your right but your greatest asset.

But what happens when you struggle ...

English grammar doesn’t have to feel confusing or difficult. When you make sense of these five simple patterns, you’ll stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking and writing with confidence.

Th...

Most people believe that learning English is about mastering grammar, memorising vocabulary or having a natural gift for languages. But here’s the truth: the real secret to success isn’t your aptitude...