Travel and Learn

Local foods in Cape Town you have to try when you’re a LAL School

If you’ve done your research and decided that Cape Town is the destination for you, you probably already know about some South African food. The classics include braais, milk tart, shisa nyama, biltong, mielie meal and Amarula. These are available all over South Africa, and since you’re visiting Cape Town, we hope to give you a taste of what’s local in this part of the country. Here are six...

How to prepare your child to travel alone

If you’re thinking about signing your child up for English lessons, there’s no better learning experience than an English-speaking country where they can practise naturally. LAL School is proud to offer this service for young learners in Cape Town, South Africa. If you’re worried about sending your child away for an extended period of time to learn English, here are some tips on how to prepare...

10 reasons to live in Africa, even for just a short while

No matter who you are or where you’re from, travel is always going to be a wonderful, educational and enlightening experience. But Africa offers a truly unique adventure, and spending a short holiday there often isn’t enough. To truly immerse yourself in everything it has to offer, you need a longer stay. Whether you’re relocating or spending time working through a language course with LAL,...

The benefits of Cambridge B2 First exam preparation for international students

The Cambridge B2 First Exam has been designed to test all areas of your English language abilities. The exam tests four facets of language proficiency: writing, reading, speaking and listening. If it is your goal to study or work internationally, preparing for and passing this examination is a massive investment for your future. Today we’ll be discussing all the benefits of Cambridge Exam...

Cape Town is the best city for learning English

If you don’t know already, learning English with LAL Schools is all about real travel, real experiences and real life. We want you to be able to speak English in the world around you, and not just to pass a test or ask for the bill at a restaurant. Our school is based in the heart of South Africa’s Mother City, named one of the best travel destinations in the world every single year. Read on...

Load Shedding explained and 5 cool tips to get through it!

What is Load Shedding If you‘re planning a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, you‘ll likely hear about something called load shedding. Load shedding is a term for the process of carefully planned electricity cuts and is something that most Cape Town residents have become accustomed to. Load shedding is a way of controlling the demand for electricity by rotating the electricity...

Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! On the 17th of March people around the world will join the celebrations by wearing green and drinking Guinness. We’re sure you’ve heard about this day but there are some fun facts about it that not many people know. Read our article to discover the secrets of this fun-filled event! What’s St. Patrick’s Day? St....

If you love Harry Potter, Exeter is a MUST

Are you a fan of Harry Potter? The series of books and movies about a wizard with a scar on his forehead has been charming younger and older audiences for many years. JK Rowling was inspired by many things when writing the books. One of them was the city she studied in, Exeter. This location is an absolute must for all Harry Potter fans. A trip to another country to visit one place may seem a...

Your Language Adventure Awaits: It's Time to Pack!

You may think that packing isn’t rocket science and you haven’t thought much about it when considering your trip abroad. However, there’s a difference between packing for a week-long beach holiday and leaving for your study abroad adventure. Good planning when it comes to what to take with you may means a better, less stressful study experience abroad. Taking what you need...