One of our teachers has entered the gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour this year. The race is 110km long and is infamous for its steep hills and gusting wind. Jess is doing this to raise funds to send a child to school for year through the charity Afrika Tikkun who provide education, health and social services to children, youth and their families in poor communities.
Here she appears in the newspaper promoting her cause.
Kurus English is behind you the whole way!! Ride like the wind!!
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Our school and the courses we run are well suited to a more mature clientele, who are particularly interested in immersing into our city and its people. To meet the increasing demand for 50+ Language Students, Kurus English has developed a special programme for this specific age group.
Our Language Excursions constitute the heart of Kurus English besides the ever important language classes: Because of our unique network, students are immersed in diverse cultures of Cape Town, providing them with opportunities to converse with the fascinating people of the city. Should the conversation ever begin to flag, our teachers will be at our students’ side to assist them. Themes change weekly, defining the language-learning concept with regards to content and ensuring exciting and meaningful personal encounters.
Here is the 2 week 50+ Programme in more detail:
- 10 Lessons Grammar (per week)
- 10 Lessons Skills Development (per week): reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary development.
- 10 Lessons of Language Excursions (per week), including language support, transport, entrance fees and, on certain Language Excursions, a meal or snacks and/or refreshments.
+ 3 additional leisure time activities, which will be organised for you in Cape Town.
- Peninsula Route (Cape of Good Hope, full-day tour),
- Wine Route (Constantia Wine Valley, half-day tour),
- Private Dinner (Dinner in a private home with Capetonians)
Price 2012:
EUR 1.060: Course and additional activities only, no accommodation
EUR 2.180: Course and accommodation in a Guest House, single room, bath/shower and breakfast
EUR 2.600: Course and accommodation in a 3* Hotel, single room, bath/shower and breakfast
You are very welcome to book your accommodation with a Host Family as well, just let us know!
Course Dates 2012:
14.01.2012 – 28.01.2012
18.02.2012 – 03.03.2012
14.04.2012 – 28.04.2012
09.06.2012 – 23.06.2012
08.09.2012 – 22.09.2012
03.11.2012 – 17.11.2012
Want to know more about our Language Excursions? http://kurus-english.com/programme1.htm
Tripadvisor has named The South African city of Cape Town as the best destination in the world, beating Australia’s Sydney into the second spot, with Machu Picchu coming in third, Paris in fourth and Rio de Janeiro in fifth, while London picked up eighth position.
Table Mountain and Robben Island were named as Cape Town highlights in the awards, based on millions of user reviews.
The city has seen a massive boost in tourism numbers over the last couple of months, with The V&A Waterfront seeing more than three million visitors during December, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway attracting more than 100,000 visitors throughout the past month, and the City Sightseeing Bus running at full capacity during December.
http://travel.aol.co.uk/2012/01/23/tripadvisor-reveals-the-worlds-best-holiday-destination/
You helped me find answers to so many of my questions about CT!
One thing I can say is that I feel more comfortable and natural speaking English.
I had a great time with you guys. I won’t forget you anytime soon.
Saluti dal roste probabile unico studente svizzero-italiano-tedesco sud africans!
The Kurus Team headed to the One Day International Cricket Match between South Africa and Sri Lanka. They were among a crowd of 13 000 people who attended and had the good fortune to watch South Africa beat Sri Lanka by a record breaking 258 runs!! 
This year Kurus English decided to treat it’s staff to a different kind of year end party… Tabogganing!!
Although, at first quite challenging, the Kurus team zipped speedily around the course, breaking records and showing off!
It was a fantastic day and a great way to end off 2011!
Dear Diana
now I am back home for 2 weeks, but I am still in Cape Town, in your school, in the streets, in the Company garden and I am enjoying the view from (is it right?) the Table Mountain.
Heinke Kuester
I’d like to say again many, many thanks for my staying at your school.
I wish you and Gavin and Mikel a nice Christmas time and a happy New Year and Kurus English a very successful 2012.
Kind regards
Heinke
The New7Wonders of Nature are:
1. Amazon
2. Halong Bay
3. Iguazu Falls
4. Jeju Island
5. Komodo
6. Puerto Princesa Underground River
7. Table Mountain
…according to The Executive Mayor Patricia de Lille
“It is because Cape Town is a symbol. It is a symbol of permanence in a world that is full of change. It is a symbol of the heritage that we are privileged to have. And it is a symbol that reminds us that we are privileged enough to live in an incredible country with incredible assets, giving us hope for the future.
It is a symbol for South Africa and now, the entire world.
For us Capetonians, it is a symbol of home.
The mountain reminds us of the time it has taken to build the society we have today in its shadow.
It has seen the pain we have endured through that history. But it has also seen our triumphs.
It has been a witness to our lives and our history.
Because of that, it is a part of ourselves and we are proud to share it with the world.
I want to thank everyone who voted. The odds seemed stacked against us but we managed to beat them, as we have so many times in the past.
This whole experience has reminded us that we can all come together for something greater than ourselves and be united in our diversity.
It reminds us of who we really are. “
Thank you! Elena Thank you for joining us! Hendrik Markus Thanks for 2 fantastic weeks!! Anna Hopefully see you again!Svenja Sabrina Thank you for having us, Sabastian Thanks for special party, Matthias Thank you a lot! It was a nice experience for me her in CT, Christian Gisonam Thank
FEJO
you for the best two weeks ever! Janice
Beat Schafroth
I very much appreciated the way of teaching
and the comitmment of studies and activities!!
Thank you all and until next time…?
Beat
What better way to be welcomed to Cape Town than with a traditional South African meal, in a garden with a view of the majestic Table Mountain and being seranaded by one of Cape Town’s local bands!
Welcome Welcome Welcome FEJO! We hope you have the most amazing time here with us! 
Cape Town’s own “Black South Easter”
Jess
well you’re generous! I’ve got the bottom of the page to express my gratitude to the Kurus-English Team. These 9 weeks here were fruitful, exciting, challenging, exciting, challenging and one more appalling and enriching experience in Africa, one more piece of the puzzle… A special thanks to the teachers for their patience. To Diana and Johannes for their commitment and reliability. To Iain and Michael from Coffeebeans for the excursions and their vision of Cape Town. Cape Town…South Africa…Africa…My course at Kurus helped me to have one additional tool to go more in depth with the discovery of Africa and the slaving of its vibrations, wanders, realities…
Peace, Timon
Timon Van Lidth
I enjoyed the lessons, excursions and the routes pretty much!
C YA!
Knut
Heinke Kuester
At first it was
a prediction then
an intention then
an arrangement
but at least
it was a great pleasure
all the time
Thank you so mutch for being here
Heinke
To Thank You
“How beautiful a day touched by kindness”
Thank you. Your kindness was appreciated more than you know.
- Carolin, Karin, Kra, Melissa, Gandi, Mirja, Lisa, Tanja, Marion, Corinna, Jan, Midia
Dear Kurus,
According to Confucious “A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step”
We were all deeply moved by your AWESOME and LOVELY way you welcome, treated and taught us.
Thank you and we all hope to see you soon.
Carina, Christian, Edina, Janina, Janosch, Liesa, Maren, Markus, Mathis, Nadine, Nathalie, Nico, Soenke, Viktor
Mother City wins at World Tourism Awards
Cape Town is number one AGAIN!!
http://www.capetownmagazine.com/news/Cape-Town-crowned-best-destination-in-Africa/10_22_18385
Jess
On this very day, the 5th of October 2011, it is exactly two years that went by from the day when I took my first step onto one of the most lovely and joyful places on earth and which made the prelude to the most adventurous, fascinating and greatest periods of my life.
Yes, you’re right, the most lovesly and joyful place on earth, that is directly addressed above, is no other than your Kurus English and the person who is writing is no one less than your lil’ Junior Johannes from Germany! 
I must tell you that I’ve never felt the desire to send you a personal message as strongly as today. I’ve often been thinking of it. It’s especially the simple availability of digital and online contact through internet and worldruler facebook that made me think: “‘Lil Jo, you HAVE to make a difference. It’s your royal mission to maintain the lovableness of old fashioned traditions – such as writing a handwritten letter to your beloved people! And today, I’m thinking:”What are you waiting for? October is the greatest month that was ever invented! So, take your pen and go ahead!”
At this point, I have to sprinkle in the mandatory excuse for my bad handwriting. I make my best endeavour but still, it’s a tall order!
Writing this letter, I just want to let you know that I’m still going into raptures about Cape Town, the time at school and especially when thinking of you!
To my dear Gavin, I want to send you my most enthusiastic greetings! Although we haven’t met for two years I still have the most vivid imagination of your radiant smile, your irresistable positivity and your extraordinary teaching style that has, to the day, remained unique to me. And I still owe you my greatest gratitude for writing the academic reference to Cambridge, even though my application was turned down.
To my most gorgeous Diana as you have captured on Facebook, Junior has finally grown up! We should celebrate that date once!
And to my greatest namesake, Big Johannes! I picked up in the Internet that Rugby World Cup is running at the moment. I was confused that you haven’t played for South Africa so far! You’d cut a good figure as a mighty defender! But still, the Big-Boss – aura suits you just as well!
Also send my love to Aaliya!
I hope that one day I’ll see you all again in Cape Town!
Wtih the best greetings from Germany, to my two-year Kurus -anniversary,
your lil Junior Johannes
Kurus English students are presented with opportunities relating to the social and cultural world which broaden their horizons and assist them in gaining new perspectives. In this way, Cape Town partners our language learning approach and provides the cultural base for language learning opportunities. Students are guided and supported to gain knowledge through language about what cultural diversity means.
Check out this article about World Tourism Day. This year’s theme was Linking Cultures, something that Kurus English has been more than a part of, since the very beginning.
http://www.capetown.travel/blog/entry/world_tourism_day_cape_town_celebrations_photos/
- Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, CEO of Cape Town Toursim
Jess
Carola Schwar
Time flies…
Thank you for two amazing, wonderful and informative weeks. I’d not enough time to ask all of my questions. It was a lot of input and just a little time. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to participate in a part of South African life and getting an impression of this beautiful city. I’d like to say again, we haven’t any problems at home. I’m so glad that I had my own teacher.
Carola
Germany
They say time flies when you’re having fun and nothing could be more true of the last 3 years for Kurus English. Since it’s inception, the school, thanks to it’s dedicated staff, awesome students and of course, Cape Town itself, has grown from strength to strength. Offering so much more than simply language lessons, everyone who has been through our system will agree that the education at Kurus English provides one with an incredible opportunity to experience South Africa as well as our incredible culture and country.
Our 3rd birthday corresponded perfectly with the arrival of our third FEJO group of 2011 and this was the perfect excuse for a celebratory music dinner! Great food, awesome company, live South African Music, all against the backdrop of the exquisite Table Mountain – one could not have asked for a more perfect evening.
Thank you for being part of the Kurus family! You know who you are
Jessica
Do you have a sweet-tooth or do you prefer food that sets your mouth on fire?! Whatever the case, South African cuisine has something to make your mouth water!
South African cuisine is sometimes called “rainbow cuisine”, as it has had a variety of multicultural sources. In order to understand a culture, we must first understand what they eat! The students were given the opportunity to taste Cape Malay Cuisine (as well as try their hands at making samoosas!), create their own malva puddings at the 5 star Westin Grand, and experience shisa nyama a traditional Xhosa style of eating, in an authentic township setting.
Now there’s a bit of food for thought!
Jessica
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