Professional English Improvement

Professional English Improvement

This part-time course takes place over six Saturday mornings from 08h00 till 12h30, at a total of 24 hours, at our premises in Parktown. It is aimed at South Africans who speak English as their second or third language and covers both general and business English.


Based on the needs of the class, a selection of the following topics will be covered during the course:


  • Social English
  • Business Correspondence
  • Language for Meetings
  • Job Interviews
  • Presentations
  • Grammar
  • Pronunciation

Course Dates for 2025

  • 11 January - 15 February
  • 22 February - 29 March
  • 05 April - 10 May
  • 17 May - 21 June
  • 28 June - 02 August
  • 09 August - 13 September
  • 20 September - 25 October
  • 01 November - 06 December

Course Dates for 2026

  • 10 January to 14 February
  • 21 February to 28 March
  • 04 April to 09 May
  • 16 May to 20 June
  • 27 June to 01 August
  • 08 August to 12 September
  • 19 September to 24 October
  • 31 October to 05 December

Cost of the course

The cost of the course is R3,850. This includes a dictionary, all course materials and refreshments.


Your place is confirmed upon payment of a R2,000 deposit.  The balance of R1,850 is due by no later than the third Saturday of the course. Please bring a photo ID document on the first day of registration.


How to Pay


Please note that the course will only run with a minimum of five (5) registered candidates.


A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course.


Please email us for the the application form then email it back with your proof of payment. Also bring the original application and your ID with you on the start of the course.


For more information and the application form, please contact Jearoid on 011 339 1051 / jearoidh@ihjoburg.co.za or info@ihjoburg.co.za.