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Accordez un peu de votre temps à Greenwich…
Sur la rive sud de la Tamise, à l’Est de Londres se trouve la ville historique de Greenwich. Célèbre pour être à l’origine du Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), elle accueille l’Observatoire Royal, le National Maritime Museum, le Cutty … Continue reading
Using English subtitles in film
In Portugal we have always had a habit of subtitling our films, series, or any other type of program, whether in film or television. When there was some novel or series recorded, it sounded bad to our ears; the voices … Continue reading
Why host an overseas student?
September 4, 2011 in British culture, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family
There are many reasons why a family might choose to host an overseas student and there are many benefits that can arise from the situation. For a starter, many families with children find that an overseas student can enrich their … Continue reading
“Lo mejor de Reino Unido con un bolsillo ajustado”
Para mucha gente que llega a Reino Unido de otras partes del mundo como estudiantes, profesionales o turistas, una de las cosas que puede resultar un poco impresionante es el precio de la vida. Y no es casualidad ya que … Continue reading
impariamo litaliano
Una volta trovata una forte motivazione imparare l’italiano per un anglofono non dovrebbe essere un’impresa molto difficile. L’italiano è facile da pronunciare se si esclude la lettera “R”che deve essere pronunciata nella parte anteriore del palato ( non nella gola … Continue reading
A IMPORTÂNCIA DE APRENDER UMA LÍNGUA ESTRANGEIRA NO ENSINO PRECOCE
Assim que nascemos aprendemos uma língua, designada de língua materna, não correspondendo esta necessariamente à língua oficial do país onde vivemos. Ora se eu tivesse nascido na França mas sendo filha de pais portugueses, poderia ter como língua materna a … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to TEFL – What you should know about teaching English as a foreign language
June 18, 2011 in teach English, teaching abroad, Teaching English, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, teaching overseas, TEFL, TEFL course
Are you thinking about teaching English as a foreign language but don’t know where to start? It wasn’t so long ago that I found myself in a similar position. Having now navigated this minefield, here is what you need … Continue reading
Using social media safely – Potential pitfalls for foreign students
June 16, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, learning English
Today, social media is big business and can be a wonderful way for overseas students to connect with friends and family at home and to forge new friendships in the UK. Social media can open up many gateways not only … Continue reading