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By Antony Goedhals, University of Pretoria In August, PanSALB celebrates English as one of the official languages of South Africa – with the other languages being celebrated in succeeding months. This article aims to provide a few insights into English – into facts about the language and its origins that most people do not know. …

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By Dr Nande C.K. Neeta Abstract There is an inherent relationship between the teachers of English language and the learning of English. This is because teacher proficiency plays a pivotal role in the achievement of quality education through the medium of English. But concerns have been raised around the issue of English language teaching/learning in …

English Language Awareness and the Issue of Teacher cognition Read More »

As part of PanSALB’s new language awareness campaign, the month of August has been chosen for the celebration of English. It’s a time to reflect on its fascinating history as well as on the ways in which the language touches and enriches our lives. But it also give us an opportunity to think about the …

Bridging the Gap: English as an Lingua Franca in Higher Education by Michelle Joubert Read More »

PanSALB to host Jabulani Tsambo memorial lecture 06 February 2020 In pursuance of its mandate, the Pan South African Language Board will on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 host the Jabulani Tsambo memorial lecture at Mmabatho Convention Centre, Dr James Moroka Drive, Montshiwa Unit-1, Mmabatho in Mafikeng.  This is part of the 29 days of language …

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