PURLINGUA 2011

Welcome to our "Rainbow Nation", a diverse melting pot of cultures and colours, where Father Christmas carries a surfboard, snow is almost unheard of and people sing on their way to work. South Africa is a country of contrasts with wide open landscapes and bustling, cosmopolitan cities. Our dramatic past and hopeful future are not the only reasons why people come here.
The warm climate, natural beauty, great value for money and the friendly people attract millions of tourists every year. South Africa has a fascinating mix of culture, with African, Eastern and Western influences reflected in most areas of society. This can be clearly seen in the different forms of dance, music, song and food which comes from the various cultures.

We are proud to be located in Cape Town - few cities in the world have a more spectacular setting than the historic Mother City, which lies cradled in the arms of the majestic Table Mountain.

Sir Francis Drake, who concluded his journey around the world in 1580, wrote the following about Cape Town in his journal: "This Cape is the most stately thing and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth."

Our school is one of the most established English language schools in Cape Town. We first opened our doors in 1995 and have successfully taught thousands of people from all over the world to speak English. Over the years we have created a professional, yet friendly atmosphere for our students. This sets us apart.
We love our city and want to share it with you! Come and explore and see Cape Town with your own eyes. Once you are back home, you will surely miss the Cape of Good Hope.

Courses

Our classes are dynamic, multicultural and fun with students from all over the world. Most of our students come from Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Poland and Japan - but we have many students from other countries such as Angola, Zaire and Brazil. The classes are intimate with no more than 8 students per class.
We as a school assess our teachers on a regular basis and provide on-going teacher training so as to keep up to date with new and proven teaching methodologies. We evaluate our students on arrival and place them in a course according to their level. All courses are taught from Monday to Friday. Each lesson is an academic hour followed by a ten-minute break.

Standard Course

This course is designed to enable you to communicate effectively in everyday situations. The focus is on grammar and vocabulary, speaking and pronounciation, reading, writing, listening and comprehension skills. As the groups are small, the students receive individual attention and are able to participate actively in the class.
Detailed Information

Lessons per week: 20

Class size: max. 8 students

Starting date: every Monday

Times: 09h00 - 12h50

Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Business English

Business English Courses take place after the Standard Course in the morning. Business English covers a wide variety of different business subjects, ranging from banking to international conferences and interviews. Students should supply us with information on their occupation and interests before arrival in South Africa in order to help the teacher to prepare the lessons.

This course is recognised by the German Study Leave Act, "Bildungsurlaub
Detailed Information

Lessons per week: 30

Class size: max. 8 students

Starting date: every Monday

Times: 09h00 - 15h20

Levels: from Intermediate to Advanced

Accommodation

We will be happy to arrange your accommodation for you. Your booking should, however, reach us at least 4 weeks before your course starts so that we can make all the necessary arrangements.
All our accommodation is located within 5 km of the school and is easily accessible by public transport or on foot.
When you arrive in Cape Town, you will be picked up at the airport by our driver and taken to your accommodation.

We are offering our students the luxury of:

• 4 double rooms, en-suite bathroom
• 1 single room, en-suite bathroom
• fully equipped, modern kitchen
• dinning room and lounge opening onto the big terrace
over looking the garden and the swimming pool

Activities

The Peninsula

Travel along the spectacular coastline through charming historical villages, see the African penguins on Boulders Beach and enjoy breathtaking sea views. Finally you will arrive at the mythical meeting place of the two great oceans and experience the "Fairest Cape of all".
Camps Bay and Clifton
Chapman's Peak (if open)
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Cape of Good Hope
Penguin Colony (optional visit)
Constantia
Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Island)
Noordhoek
Ostrich Viewing
Cape Point
Simons Town
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

The Wine Route

Take a breathtaking journey through the famous Cape winelands. Observe the wine making process from the vineyard to the bottle and visit the historical towns of Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl.
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Lunch on a wine estate
Franschoek
Wine tasting at a Franschoek vineyard
Spier Wine Estate where you can see cheetahs (time permitting)
Minimum of three wine tastings
Cellar tour and wine tasting on a Stellenbosch Wine Estate
Wine tasting on a Paarl Wine Estate
View Nelson Mandela's former prison (Victor Verster)
Huguenot Memorial
Helshoogte Pass
Opportunity to purchase wine

The Whale Route

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive and experience the beauty of the Southern Right Whales lying in the warm waters off the Hermanus coastline.
This tour can only be booked in spring (August / September).
Gordon's Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay
Hamilton Russel Wine Estate
Hermanus
Optional boat trip
Sir Lowry's Pass
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Fern Kloof Nature Reserve
Land based whale watching
Elgin

Cape Town City Tour

Explore the Mother City on an orientation tour through streets that are filled with history. From the City Hall, where Nelson Mandela gave his liberation speech, to the multi cultural Green Market Square, Cape Town has it all. This tour takes only half a day (either in the morning or in the afternoon)
South African Museum and the Company Gardens
City Hall & the Castle of Good Hope
Green Market Square
Camps Bay & Clifton
Parliament buildings
Colorful Malay Quarter / Bo-Kaap
Signal Hill

Township Tour

Discover the multicultural side of Cape Town and interact with the locals. You will go from District Six where forced removals changed the lives of many people to informal settlements where traditional healers and shebeens add to the rich culture of township life.

Highlights:
- Distirct Six, District Six Mueseum
- Langa & Khayalitsha (townships)
- Community school/crèche
- Shebeen (traditional pub)
- Meet township entrepreneurs
- Charismatic church serice (sunday)