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12 Common Suffixes and What they Do

Recently, we talked about 12 of the most commonly-used prefixes in the English language. Today, we’re going to talk about something called a ‘suffix’. Let’s do this! A suffix is a group of letters which can be added to the end of a word. A suffix cannot be used alone, and using one will change […]

Top 10 things to do in London

Following our special edition about England’s amazing capital city, here is the TOP 10 things to do while studying English in London:   1. Watch a Movie under the Stars at Somerset House The Film4 Summer Screen runs in August – it’s a beautiful open-air cinema with a state-of-the-art screen. If you want to enjoy […]

12 Common Prefixes and What They Mean

If you’ve studied the English language, then there’s a good chance that you have heard about prefixes. A prefix is a group of letters which can be added to the beginning of a word. A prefix cannot be used alone, and using one will change the meaning of the word it is attached to. Let’s […]

TOP 10 ways to practise your English in London

When you choose to learn English in London you have fantastic opportunities to enhance your reading, speaking, and listening skills. Here are ten great ways to practise your skills – not only will you be able to improve, but you’ll also meet new people and get to know this fantastic city better! 1. Talk to […]

Where to eat and drink in Malta

  The Maltese love their food and drink. You can find restaurants, snack bars, pastizzerias, bakeries, and bars serving appetisers and a growing number of good quality food trucks in literally every corner of the Islands. Pizza and pasta are staples thanks to Italian influence but good quality fish, meat and salads are easy to […]

Living in London like a Londoner

  London is often referred to as ‘the capital of Europe’, and as you’ve already seen there is a great deal to see and do in an effort to cover centuries of British history and culture. If you’re looking to experience London like a local, there are a variety of quintessentially English things you can […]

Discover London

This month we’re very proud to announce the arrival of our brand-new London Travel Guide! This guide is a language student’s best friend; it’s packed with essential information, language challenges, and tips to help you to become immersed in the culture and live in the city like a local. [hs_action id=”1744″] Do you want to […]

TOP 10 Things to do in Malta

  There are plenty of things to do on this Mediterranean island, but to make your life easier we’ve prepared a list of the TOP 10 Things to do while studying English in Malta! [hs_action id=”1591″] 1. Watch sunset next to the watchtower at Għajn Tuffieha Search ‘sunset time’ on Google and arrive at least 15 minutes […]

Giving Back at EC

Here at EC we care about giving back to the communities in all 20 of the cities we call ‘home’. Social responsibility is part of everyday life at EC, with our centres making a special effort to stay green, volunteer, and organise fundraisers throughout the year. We are very aware of just how important it is to […]

Britain on a Budget: London

  Life can be expensive in many of the world’s big cities, but Londoners are particularly resourceful! Living in the capital on a student budget is not as great a challenge as some may believe, especially when you consider how many students make London their home while attending university. Going to London as a tourist can be […]