About
Tutoring - Workshops - Literary & Cultural Events - Communication Skills Training
An association of English Studies specialists, our objectives are to support the teaching and learning of English language and literature and to share relevant resources, beneficial to practitioners and scholars. The Centre therefore hosts, on this site, an archive of materials relevant to the field.
Experienced in diverse aspects of English studies, we are able to recommend creative writing courses and programmes of further study, and we can also connect students with tutors for 'O' and 'A' level English, IELTS preparation, Business English and English for academic purposes.
An association which is not for profit, we bring together and serve a wider community of English teachers and scholars.
Unfortunately we cannot attend to inquiries for tutors or offer any courses until further notice, but please feel free to browse the self-study and other resources on this site.
CEEB Coordinator: Drew Shaw (BA, MA, PhD)
Creative Writing Advisor: John Eppel (BA, MA)
Creative Writing
Bulawayo author John Eppel, who has published 21 books and won awards for his poetry and prose, periodically offers creative writing courses including poetry, plays and novels.
Tutoring for School Examinations in English
0-Level to A-Level English Language and Literature preparation
Preparation for International English Competency Examinations
IELTS and TOEFL
Tutoring in English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
General English classes: beginner, intermediate and advanced English language training for adults or children
English for Academic Purposes
Academic Essay Writing
Writing a dissertation or thesis
Report Writing
Research Proposals
Writing a Book Review
Critical Thinking
Study Skills
Business English Communication Skills
Effective letters, emails, memos
Giving a presentation
Telephone etiquette
Customer service language
CVs & Covering Letters
Preparing for Interviews
Literary Lectures, Seminars, Discussion Forums and Other Events
We encourage the reading, writing and discussion of all forms of literature. (See examples of past events below).
Some of Bulawayo's Well-known Writers
Bulawayo has a proud literary heritage. Here are a few authors who have called Bulawayo home or lived in 'the City of Kings'.
NoViolet Bulawayo
Yvonne Vera
John Eppel
Christopher Mllazi
Philani Amadeus Nyoni
Bryony Rheam
Alexander McCall Smith
Muriel Spark
Sue Nyathi
Novuya Rosa Tshuma
Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
CM (Scotty) Elliot