Locked in Language is dedicated to effective communications and caters for students from Grade 1 to 12 in our memberships, as well as Solopreneurs in our Business Writing Academy.

While most people can read, many do not understand what they read or have the skills to interpret and utilise the information they are given. According to the latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) survey, 80% of South African Grade 4 learners are unable to read for meaning. While this affects their ability to cope academically in primary school, it also inhibits their chances of understanding more complex material in secondary school and their chances of getting into and coping with the rigours of tertiary education. Solving this issue is the foundation of our two memberships aimed, respectively, at Grades 1 to 6 and Grades 7 to 12.

Solopreneurs often don't realise the value of being able to write their own marketing, promotional and advertising copy and this is, sadly, a skill they neglect to their own, and their company's detriment. If you're ready to take charge of your own brand message, read on to see how we can help you.

Locked in Language was started by Samantha Keogh to address the need of Soloprenuers, worldwide, to learn to successfully compose exciting copy which will expand your brand footprint, putting you top of mind in your target market's thoughts, increase people's trust in your company and expand your sales base, bring in more sales and increasing your profits.
Check out our courses page for more on how we can help you.

We also offer a proofreading and editing service for solopreneurs who need our help fine tuning their copy and students who need their dissertations or thesis checked before submission.
Check out our editing and proofreading page to see what services we can offer you.

Samantha Keogh

Locked in Language is run by Samantha Keogh who has a wealth of writing experience, both in an academic and business context. She holds a Master of Arts degree and has worked in the media, marketing, and public relations spheres in various capacities. She has extensive experience training and tutoring both students and professionals.

Academic background: Samantha holds a Master of Arts degree in Journalism and Media Studies, a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Clinical Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts. In attaining these degrees, students are required to submit a full thesis and dissertation respectively, so Samantha has first-hand experience of what is required to complete these submissions successfully. She also has certificates in:
1. Business Management Fundamentals.
2. Teaching English as a Foreign language (Level Five).
3.Teaching Business English.
4. Teaching Young Children.
5. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) writing and speaking preparation.

Professional: Samantha started her career as a community newspaper journalist where she rose to the position of editor of two print newspapers and two online newspapers.She was also worked in public relations, working with some of the most influential companies in South Africa and was part of the in-house marketing team for 24 luxury hotels and game lodges.

Training: In her capacity as a trainer, Samantha has trained journalists in all aspects of media coverage, including writing, proofreading and editing, for over 20 years. She has also taught English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to children and adults, from the age of 4 to 70, from around the globe. Samantha currently tutors university students in Australia, the United States of America, Canada, South America and Europe in the art of essay writing. In this capacity she is tasked with both tutoring students in the art of essay writing – on any subject – and proofreading essays to ensure that students are able to perfect their essay writing skills to attain the best possible grades. She also proofreads and edits theses and dissertations for higher degree candidates.