Laura Brewer - "I enjoyed the course. Getsmarter has done a fantastic job of facilitating the distance learning." Sonya McManus - "The delivery of the course was top-notch! I was impressed by the support, following up and general efficiency of the online method." Nicola Slater - "The support from GetSmarter staff is exceptional, professional and friendly too. Excellent!" Annelie Wada - "Overall an excellent course! Love the discussion board especially. Love to hear first hand stories from other students, their experience is invaluable" Luvo Ntezo, Sommelier of the Year 2008 - "The website is well designed and you are kept well informed. Great attention to detail by staff. World Class!" Lindi Bhembe - "The course material is very informative. I think it covers everything a small-business person needs to know about running a successful business." Hannelore Harms - "GetSmarter delivery model is outstanding; it is opening a new way of extending knowledge in your own time at home. " Hilary Clark - "I think that it delivers an excellent system enabling those who cannot attend courses personally." Corrie van Schalkwyk - "Getsmarter is a professional training institute and I have not stopped speaking to colleagues about the excellent service I have received so far." Pat Gee - "Where and when it matters, a lot of thought has obviously gone into the preparation of the course material." Joan du Plessis - "This is by far the best way to complete a course. It suits me to study in the time available to me." Linda Engelsman - "I have found the GetSmarter online learning model to be very professional and the discussion forum to be extremely helpful. " Beverley Cunliffe - "The amount I have learned in a very short space of time is amazing." Beverley Cunliffe - "As a virtual newcomer to online distance learning I am finding the whole experience uplifting" Colette Maasdorp - "Excellent support and although its distance learning it feel as if your lecturer is just next door!" Rose Stapleton - "This course has exceeded my expectations with regards to content and ease of use. Well done and thank you." Pieta Compaan - "The administrative support is absolutely great! The staff are very helpful, give good and constructive comment that enhances my learning." Vicky Vaughan - "Excellent! I have recommended GetSmarter to a number of friends. I have found the structure to be very user friendly." Pieta Compaan - "The GetSmarter online learning module is very convenient as I can do it when it suits me." Miranda Majiet - "I really love the setup, it was most convenient to be able to communicate with staff if you have problems. The response was excellent!" Rhona Saayman - "Your e-learning facilities are of a high standard and I am pretty sure that your \"behind-the-scenes\" is very well organized. " Des Jackson - "Material was very well written and so relevant. It is obvious that a lot of work has gone into preparing the course." Nana Kelly - "The GetSmarter is an impressive system, well designed and easy to follow." Iske van den Berg - "Overall I found the course to be outstanding - thank you very much for a well thought through curriculum and excellent study material."

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This section of the blog is a collection of short articles and video clips on designed to help you get a little smarter in the field of Lifestyle skills, including guest house management, wine appreciation and creative writing.

Creative Writing | In praise of the plodder

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Thursday, 02 September 2010 09:18
By Ron Irwin How many times has an author insisted to me that she is a better writer than some bestselling novelist, and thus it ought to be easy to get her published? My reply is always the same and always will be the same: people do not buy “drivel”. They buy books that allow them to have an emotional experience that is superior to everyday life. The writing people buy may be workmanlike, but it is professional, and the stories and the characters have resonance. Read more... Add new comment

Creative Writing | Talking in circles

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Friday, 06 August 2010 14:06
By the newsletter team The Course Convener for the Random House Struik Creative Writing course, Ron Irwin, was invited to present a talk on creative writing for the Western Cape Writers’ Circle. Read more... Add new comment

Anna Malczyk | The language guru

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Friday, 06 August 2010 13:59
By Kate Blake When writing an article or an email, a simple comma can change the emphasis of what you say; put in the wrong place it can even make you say the wrong thing! This is what Anna Malczyk has taught us. Read more... Add new comment

Guest House | Meet Coba Rohm

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Friday, 06 August 2010 11:42

By the newsletter team

Coba Rohm is absolutely devoted to the hospitality industry and feels no greater joy than serving the needs of her guests and interacting with people from all walks of life. She runs a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of the lowveld, and took some time out of her busy schedule to tell us a bit about herself.

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