ENGELS / ENGLISH

 

                                   

 

HEAD IF DEPARTENT:  Ms Louna Zwecker

 

 

This is a compulsory subject.

 

English Primary Language concentrates on listening, speaking and writing skills, with an emphasis on insight and practical application.

 

The main sub-divisions are literature, poetry, visual literacy, language, writing and speaking skills. These are integrated in presentation and projects encourage self-study and research.  Assessment is done on a continuous basis.

 

There is opportunity to enter a variety of writing competitions, such as the Sacee Competition, as well as the Department of Arts icipate in the Speech and Drama Guild – Public Speaking Competition.

 

English Home Language is a prerequisite for further studies.

Journalist, translator, diplomat, radio and TV presenter, teacher, lecturer, public relations officer, lawyer, as well as any other career where a command of the English language is vital.  With English as a primary language, possibilities open for a pupil to study overseas.

 

 

 

This is a compulsory subject.

 

We teach mainly communicative skills, with the emphasis on speaking, reading and writing in context.

 

The main categories are oral [listening, speaking, reading], language structures, comprehension, literature and poetry.  Continuous assessment is done throughout the year.

 

Activities include public speaking and orators.

 

English First Additional Language is a prerequisite for further studies.

Translator, interpreter, editor, copywriter, proofreader, journalist, advertising, radio or television presenter, writer, communications, teacher, tourist guide, play-wright, actor.

A command of English is vital for any job opportunity.

 

Distinctions:  4

Average:  62%

 

Distinctions:  1

Average:  62,1%

  

Distinctions:  22

Average:  64%

Distinctions:  16

Average:  62,4%