{"id":8858,"date":"2020-05-20T11:01:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T10:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www0.sun.ac.za\/languagecentre\/?page_id=8858"},"modified":"2025-06-09T16:09:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T14:09:07","slug":"language-learning-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Learning Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8ba683d5 height_small color_primary with_img with_overlay\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Banner-sized-4.jpg);background-position: top center;background-repeat: no-repeat;\" data-img-width=\"1155\" data-img-height=\"334\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default 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us_custom_4af741be\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-menu layout_hor style_links us_menu_1 with_children\" id=\"course-menu\"><ul id=\"menu-language-learning-hub\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-9193\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-9193\"><a href=\"#\">Courses<\/a><ul class=\"sub-menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-9301\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-9301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/tandem-language-learning\/\">Tandem language learning<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-9308\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-9308\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/language-tutoring\/\">Language tutoring<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-10142\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-product menu-item-10142\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/meet-our-team\/\">Meet our team<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-11674\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><\/li><li id=\"menu-item-9329\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-9329\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/language-learning-hub\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><style>.us_menu_1 .menu>li>a{color:#ffffff}.us_menu_1 .menu>.menu-item:not(.current-menu-item)>a:hover{color:#ffffff}.us_menu_1 .menu>.current-menu-item>a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.70)}@media ( max-width:0px ){.us_menu_1 .menu{display:block!important}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_067da272 height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;<strong>Become multilingual:<\/strong> learn Afrikaans, isiXhosa or English.&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%2C%22line-height%22%3A%221%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>If you want a fun and accommodating space to learn or improve your <em>Afrikaans, isiXhosa or English<\/em>, <em>Stellenbosch University Language Learning Hub<\/em> is the perfect place for your language learning journey.<\/p>\n<p>One of our main aims is to support the multilingual aspirations of individuals who don\u2019t currently benefit from Afrikaans, isiXhosa and English language learning opportunities within existing structures at Stellenbosch University (SU) or elsewhere. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our approach blends interactive, practical and creative learning, both face-to-face and online.<\/p>\n<p>We also offer tandem learning and film and culture evenings to create various learning opportunities outside of standard learning spaces.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that language and culture can\u2019t be separated and that through language learning, you learn to respect and appreciate the culture of a specific language. That\u2019s why our Language Centre courses focus on more than just learning vocabulary and structure \u2013 we learn about each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_auto align_left\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"\/language-learning-hub\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_66a096b7 height_medium width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9a1c67b6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n flip-box-headings\" href=\"\/product\/afrikaans-123\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background:#1a1a1a;background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/afrikaans-123.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">Afrikaans 123<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>The public can enrol for this eight-week short course. Learn to speak basic Afrikaans to interact with more people socially. We can tailor this course for your company too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n\" href=\"\/product\/isixhosa-123\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/isixhosa-block.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">IsiXhosa 123<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>Members of the public can join this eight-week course and learn to speak basic isiXhosa to socialise with friends and colleagues. We can tailor this for your company too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9a1c67b6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n\" href=\"\/product\/survival-afrikaans\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/survivalafrikaans-block.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">Campus Afrikaans<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>SU students can join this eight-week Afrikaans crash course. Learn to speak and understand basic Afrikaans so you can interact socially with friends and students on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n\" href=\"\/product\/survival-isixhosa\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xhosa-survival.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">Campus isiXhosa<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>SU students who want to learn to speak and understand basic isiXhosa can enrol for this eight-week crash course. Interact socially with friends and students on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_9a1c67b6\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n\" href=\"\/language-learning-hub\/tandem-language-learning\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/tandem-block.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">Tandem language learning<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>Anyone can tandem. Enrich your language learning experience by getting a first-language speaker as a tandem learning partner. It\u2019s fun, informal and authentic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><a class=\"w-flipbox animation_coveropen direction_n\" href=\"\/language-learning-hub\/language-tutoring\/\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-h easing_ease\" style=\"transition-duration:1.5s;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-hh\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front \" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ltutoring-block.jpg);\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-front-h\"><h6 class=\"w-flipbox-front-title\">Language tutoring<\/h6><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-flipbox-back \" style=\"display:none;background:#b79962;color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-h\"><div class=\"w-flipbox-back-desc\"><p>SU students who'd like individual or small-group support in adapting to the university environment and developing their academic English can sign up to work with a tutor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_067da272 height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Feedback from our participants&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%7D%7D&#8221;]<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-grid type_carousel layout_testimonial_4 cols_3\" id=\"us_grid_1\"><style id=\"us_grid_1_css\">#us_grid_1 .w-grid-item{padding:1.5rem}#us_grid_1 .w-grid-list{margin:-1.5rem}.w-grid + #us_grid_1 .w-grid-list{margin-top:1.5rem}<\/style><style>.layout_testimonial_4 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_testimonial_4 .usg_post_image_1{width:5.5rem!important}.layout_testimonial_4 .usg_post_custom_field_1{font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_testimonial_4 .usg_post_custom_field_2{color:#999999!important;font-size:0.9rem!important;line-height:1.5!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel navstyle_circle navpos_outside\" >\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-19347 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-llh\" data-id=\"19347\">\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_left valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 as_circle has_width stretched with_quote_icon with_placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"g-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/plugins\/us-core\/assets\/images\/placeholder.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_left valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>\u201cThanks again for the excellent isiXhosa 123 course! The staff cannot stop talking. Pieter (our chef) even welcomed the SA table guests today with \u2018Wamkelekile eLeopard\u2019s Leap\u2019 \u2013 the Japanese guests were shocked. We will definitely see you in the near future. Hambani kakuhle!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text\"><p>Marie-Louise Oosthuizen<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 type_text has_text_color\"><p>Culinary manager, Leopard\u2019s Leap<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-19341 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-llh\" data-id=\"19341\">\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_left valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 as_circle has_width stretched with_quote_icon with_placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"g-placeholder\" src=\"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-content\/plugins\/us-core\/assets\/images\/placeholder.svg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_left valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>\u201cI thoroughly enjoyed Survival isiXhosa. 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