Language Teaching Centre, LTC in Cape Town The Language Teaching Centre (LTC) in Cape Town is conveniently situated in the Central Business District. We are located in a modern high-rise building on the 9th floor.
LTC is close to all amenities like the V&A Waterfront, the Convention Centre, Long Street, Greenmarket Square and public transportation.
LTC was established in 1996 specializing in language training. We take pride in our small school, consisting of 10 classrooms and a relaxation room with computer facilities. This allows us to give each student personalized attention and to feel at home. Learn more..
Programmes
Our services include different programmes like General English, General English Intensive, Business English, ESOL Exam Preparations (TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge), Teacher Training (TEFL & TESOL), Bildungsurlaub, South African and International Languages, Volunteer & Internship programs.
Certificates and Diplomas
Students need to write an assessment test before their arrival. This can be done online. On their first day at school they will be assessed orally, too. Should the student wish to receive a certificate upon course completion, they will need to write a final test.
Teaching Materials
The teaching materials at LTC are designed for interactive multilingual classes. They are comprised of motivating topics and clearly focused tasks combined with a real understanding of what works in the classroom. All the material is designed to maximize the students speaking experience and to guide the students to use the language skills appropriately and effectively and by consolidating the focal grammar point. All the materials that we use are designed according to the international standards of the CEF (Common European Framework) which guarantees modern training and the best possible quality.
Methodology
All our teachers are CELTA/TESOL/TEFL certificate qualified which means we ensure quality teaching methodology.
We pay special attention to students' personal needs and requirements as there are a maximum of 8 students per class.
We cover all aspects of language learning i.e. reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar together to improve English skills across all areas.
Social and Cultural Activities
LTC provides optional weekly excursions to amazing places such as museums, parks and many other local attractions. This forms part of the curriculum as these excursions take place with the teachers. We also offer trips to monumental attractions like Robben Island or Table Mountain.
Accommodation
We offer different types of accommodation such as home-stays (standard, superior & executive), guest houses and hotels as well as self-catering apartments. The home-stay options include breakfast and dinner. All accommodations are either in walking distance to LTC or accessible with public transport.
Excursions and Visits
We work with internationally recognised tour operators to provide full and half day tours to attractions such as Cape Point, Cape Winelands, Township tours and safaris. All excursions can be conveniently booked through the LTC office.