English Handbook and Study Guide

Beryl Lutrin is an English teacher with a special interest in Remedial Education. She gained
valuable teaching experience throughout her career and has put these
principles into general teaching practice. She believes that in order to be understood, work has to
be presented in a simple, visual and logical manner. She enjoys reducing content and concepts to
their simplest forms. The philosophy of her teaching is that once a student has grasped the basics,
he or she is able to grow and develop from there.
In 1999, Beryl wrote The Afrikaans Handbook and Study Guide™ which has become a best-seller
in South Africa.

MARCELLE PINCUS is a household name in English and Drama circles in Johannesburg, throughout
South Africa and even in the neighbouring countries, where she is often invited to lecture to
teachers, or to adjudicate and examine students. She also presents English and Drama Workshops
throughout the country. In her book, ‘Brainstorm’, Marcelle shares her teaching ideas and
methodologies. For many years Marcelle was the National and Cultural Facilitator of the Crawford
Preparatory Schools.
Anyone who has been taught by Marcelle, remembers her with love and gratitude. It is not
difficult to understand why, when you know the rationale behind her teaching. Marcelle teaches
‘English through Drama and Drama through English’. She concentrates on combining academic
skills with life skills. Every lesson is based on a skill such as listening, lateral thinking or the
challenge of discovery. The life skills she weaves into her lessons foster self-confidence, a positive
attitude and co-operative group work.
Marcelle believes that a teacher should be energetic and enthusiastic in order to motivate and
stimulate students. The result is that her students love learning and extending their knowledge. They
develop a passion for English. For Marcelle, English is not a subject, but a way of life. Through
English she aims to touch every student’s life and to make him or her aware of being unique and
a winner. Her overall objective is for every student to reach his or her potential and to be a happy
and secure human being