1. Why should you choose English First Additional Language in grade 10-12?

If you want to learn to be proficient in English and have the ability to communicate well with others using this Lingua Franca, then English First Additional Language is for you.

2. Which fields of study will be open to you with this subject?

This subject will be helpful when studying any degree, as many textbooks are written in English.

3. Which exciting career opportunities are available in this field?

English will always open doors for exciting career opportunities. It is one of the most widespread languages in the world. According to statistics from http://www.englishlanguageguide.com/facts/stats/, over 400 million people have English as their mother tongue and over 700 million people speak English as a foreign language. Therefore, proficiency in this language is often a requirement when applying for jobs within South Africa or overseas.

4. What topics are covered in this subject?

In English First Additional Language your general knowledge will be enriched while completing language, literature, oral and writing tasks.

5. What type of learner enjoys English First Additional Language?

Your typical English First Additional Language learner is someone who wants to be able to use the language to the best of their abilities but is not as avid a reader as a Home Language learner.

6. What assessments are done in this subject?

You will be assessed on your ability to listen, speak, read, write essays and transactional writing pieces, answer language questions, understand a variety of texts and the studying of two literary genres.

7. Recommendations for learners who want to take this subject in grade 10-12?

All learners are welcome, but the following will be beneficial: being a critical thinker, deciding to become a lifelong learner and have the willingness to learn and always put your best foot forward.