HTS Tom Naudè
Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naude in Polokwane
Why is Learning English so Important?
English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or for finding work abroad. It’s also the language of international communication, the media and the internet, so learning English is important for socialising and entertainment as well as work!
Tommies offer:
ENGLISH
HOME LANGUAGE
FIRST ADDISTIONAL LANGUAGE
Our ENGLISH Team
Mr. | Mnr. G. Eley
Onderwyser | EducatorSubject Head, Home Language
Mrs. | Mev. B. Nieuwoudt
Onderwyser | EducatorHome Language
Mrs. | Mev. L. Hattingh
Onderwyser | EducatorFAL
Ms. | Mej. E van Heerden
Onderwyser | EducatorHome Language and FAL
Ms. | Mej. M van Deventer
Onderwyser | EducatorHome Language and FAL
QUICK FACTS
English is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world.
1st Language
more than 400 million people
English is the language of the media industry. If you speak English, you won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favourite books, songs, films and TV shows.
Media Language
movies, music, books & TV shows
English is the official language of 57 countries. That is a lot of people to meet and speak to.
57 Countries
Meet & Greet!
DID YOU
know...?
English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English!
World Language
Earth, Moon & Mars
English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad.
Work Anywhere
International Business Language
English trains you to handle a body of information in a way that is conductive to action.
TOMMIES READING CENTRE
(in cooperation with LECTORSA)
read 2x faster
remember easier
process information more creatively
ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature collects, conserves and promotes the literatures of all of South Africa’s official languages. Previously the National English Literary Museum (NELM) – the museum was founded with a small collection of South African manuscripts by the late Professor Guy Butler of Rhodes University in the 1960s.
The National Museum of Language, a small museum that explores the transformative powers of language, opened to the public May 3, 2008 after more than ten years in the making. A trailblazer in the field –– there are no more than three museums in the world with a similar focus –– the Museum examines the history, the impact, and the art of language. We are now completely virtual. See a tour of our virtual exhibits here:
Planet Word will inspire and renew a love of words, language, and reading in people of all ages. Through unique, immersive learning experiences, we provide a space to explore words and language that is grounded in a solid understanding of language arts and science.
"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who
can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a
solution everybody can understand.”
Colin Powell
On 14 May 2021, the Tommies debate team competed in a debate competition which formed part of the National Junior Leadership Program held by the SAPS.
WINNERS!
From left to right: Ms van Heerden (teacher); Tshepang Nkadimeng (Gr 10); Choene Mokoele (Gr 8); Katlego Mloto (Gr 9) and Mrs van Deventer (teacher)
SPEAKER OF THE DAY!
Tshepang Nkadimeng (Gr 10), won a bronze medal and was named the fourth best Closing Speaker of the day!
SPEAKER OF THE DAY!