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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
Tips for learning about English social culture in the UK
The UK is well known for its rich history, steeped in vibrant social trends and local traditions and customs. For students who arrive in the UK wishing initially to learn the language, one of the best places to start can … Continue reading
The British way of life
June 13, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, Interesting facts from around the world, learn English in England, Speaking English
Notice we said British, not English. A native of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall or Northern Ireland would not enjoy being called English and there are important differences between areas, as there are between old and young, rich and poor. However, some … Continue reading
Come imparare una seconda lingua
June 13, 2011 in cultural visits in the UK, English host families, find host family, learn English in England, Speaking English
Viviamo in un mondo globalizzato dove merci e persone si spostano di continuo da un capo all’altro del mondo. In un mondo senza barriere, la conoscenza delle lingue straniere è non solo una forza, ma soprattutto una necessità se si … Continue reading
The importance of establishing a good relationship between a host family and an international foreign student
June 11, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, learn English in England, learning English
Life in the UK can take a little adjusting to, especially when you are used to a much different culture and climate. For overseas students, it is essential that their relationship with the host family is strong; for many … Continue reading
¿Londres o una ciudad pequeña?: dos experiencias distintas
La primera vez que fui a Londres no supe que estar de turista por tres días no me daría más que una muy vaga idea de lo que es la ciudad. Como todos los turistas, recorrí lo que llamo “el … Continue reading
Colloquial English – How to get to grips with speaking English
Using informal English will make you sound more fluent, but it has to be current (not out or date) and appropriate to the region and age group. An Iraqi acquaintance used to say something was “awesome” when he meant very … Continue reading
Days out which can maximise learning of the English language
May 31, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, learn English in England, learning English
UK culture is one of the most exciting and richly vibrant in the world, with the country’s long history and strong sense of identity. Many students come to Britain with prior knowledge about the events which have happened here and … Continue reading