RELO Southern Africa

16/09/2026

It’s today!

How do you help students understand authentic texts that contain unfamiliar vocabulary, historical references, or cultural traditions? 📚

💬We look forward to hearing your ideas and experiences!
🔗 Have you registered for the series? Visit https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration for information on how to register.

13/09/2026

What types of stories or texts do teachers in your country commonly use during the autumn season (or another important seasonal celebration)? Why do you think those texts are especially meaningful for students? 🍁 📖

👉We look forward to hearing your perspectives in the comments!
👉 Join us on September 16 at either 8am or 1pm ET to learn more about this topic!
🔗 Make sure you’ve registered for the series so you can complete the attendance quiz and be eligible to receive a digital badge after watching the entire webinar. For information on how to register, visit https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration

13/09/2026

Are you a student, teacher, or young professional looking to improve your English while learning more about American history and culture?

Join the MOOC Camp: American Culture and History — a six-week, in-person program at the U.S. Embassy Zambia.

Through discussions, activities, and cultural exchange, you’ll explore important events, values, institutions, and traditions that have shaped the United States while building your English and critical-thinking skills.

📅 Program dates: September 30–November 5, 2026
🗓️ Classes: Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
🎉 Opening session: Wednesday, September 30, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: U.S. Embassy Zambia, Ibex Hill
🔗 https://forms.gle/aqNUj91JFrTm22Pg8

Spaces are limited. Apply now and secure your place before they close.
Which part of American history or culture are you most curious to explore?

08/09/2026

See you there!

Join American English (AE) on September 16 for the third session in AE Live Series 25! In this session, “Seasons of Learning: Autumn Narratives for Comprehension & Vocabulary Instruction,” Laura Clark Briggs will illustrate how American autumn texts can serve as accessible entry points for teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary. 📖 🍂

▶️To join the free session, visit the American English YouTube channel (youtube.com/StateAmericanEnglish) at 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Eastern Time from Washington, DC. Check the broadcast time in your region at bit.ly/ChecktheTime.

🔗Make sure you’ve registered for the series so you can complete the attendance quiz and be eligible to receive a digital badge after watching the entire webinar. For information on how to register, visit https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration

08/09/2026

Starting now!

Join us for a Regional Webinar!

📚 Integrating Emerging and Innovative Technology in the Classroom

Join RELO Southern Africa for a regional webinar featuring English Language Program alumni from Mauritius and Botswana, who will share practical ideas and tools for integrating technology into English language teaching.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82201278600?pwd=LHMCovF5lB7BErCmnU5XAIsolcCogT.1

📅 September 8, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. SAST (GMT+2)

🌍 Everyone is welcome!

US Embassy South Africa
U.S. Embassy Mauritius
U.S. Embassy Maseru
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usembassykinshasa
U.S. Embassy Libreville
U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana
U.S. Embassy Namibia
English Language Programs

05/09/2026

Join us!

We are thrilled 😊 to welcome our AE Live Webinar presenter, Laura Clark Briggs, whose webinar "Seasons of Learning: Autumn Narratives for Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction" will take place on September 16 at 8 AM and 1 PM ET!

Over the next few weeks, the AE Live webinar team will be responding to comments about this topic!

Let’s give Laura a BIG👋 AE Educator's page welcome in the comments below.

04/09/2026

Join us for a Regional Webinar!

📚 Integrating Emerging and Innovative Technology in the Classroom

Join RELO Southern Africa for a regional webinar featuring English Language Program alumni from Mauritius and Botswana, who will share practical ideas and tools for integrating technology into English language teaching.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82201278600?pwd=LHMCovF5lB7BErCmnU5XAIsolcCogT.1

📅 September 8, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. SAST (GMT+2)

🌍 Everyone is welcome!

US Embassy South Africa
U.S. Embassy Mauritius
U.S. Embassy Maseru
usembassysa
usembassykinshasa
U.S. Embassy Libreville
U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana
U.S. Embassy Namibia
English Language Programs

04/09/2026

Here’s the link for this webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82201278600?pwd=LHMCovF5lB7BErCmnU5XAIsolcCogT.1

We hope to see you there!

Join us for a Regional Webinar!

📚 Integrating Emerging and Innovative Technology in the English Language Classroom

Join RELO Southern Africa for a regional webinar featuring English Language Program alumni from Mauritius and Botswana, who will share practical ideas and tools for integrating technology into English language teaching.

📅 September 8, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. SAST (GMT+2)

🌍 Everyone is welcome!

U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana U.S. Embassy Mauritius

03/09/2026

Join us for a Regional Webinar!

📚 Integrating Emerging and Innovative Technology in the English Language Classroom

Join RELO Southern Africa for a regional webinar featuring English Language Program alumni from Mauritius and Botswana, who will share practical ideas and tools for integrating technology into English language teaching.

📅 September 8, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. SAST (GMT+2)

🌍 Everyone is welcome!

U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana U.S. Embassy Mauritius

31/08/2026

Learn about US universities!

🎓 Thinking about studying in the United States? Visit us at the Study in the U.S. College Fair this September in Johannesburg!

Connect with admission representatives from leading U.S. colleges and universities. Whether you're exploring undergraduate or graduate study, this event is for you to learn about academic programs, admissions, and scholarship opportunities offered by participating institutions.

EducationUSA assists students navigate the U.S. application process, offering guidance on:

📚 Applying to U.S. colleges and universities
💰 Financing your education
📝 Standardized testing and admissions requirements
✈️ The student visa process and preparing to study in the United States

Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link. Registration is FREE and remains open until the day of the fair.

Contact the EducationUSA team if you have questions about the fair, 📧: [email protected]