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At EC English, we know that an essential part of our students’ success, happiness, and comfort is our students’ accommodation. Choosing an EC accommodation allows students to mix with the EC community to get the most out of their experiences. Living with other students in a residence giv … Read more
Background information: Originally from Bangladesh, I grew up in Long Island, New York. I’m an avid reader of English literature, an aspiring writer, and a huge fan of U2. I live in Brooklyn with my husband and the two best cats in the world. Years spent teaching: At EC, for about 4 years. In total, … Read more
Background information: Born in Saint John, NB, grew up in Montreal, moved to Edmonton, escaped to Vancouver. Years spent teaching: 7 What made you decide to become a teacher? I love helping people learn. I had always wanted to be a teacher but spent much of my early professional life in communicati … Read more
Background information: I am originally from Port Elizabeth and moved to Cape Town about 7 years ago! I have been a teacher at EC Cape Town for the past 5 years and in that time participated in many initiatives, including the new Fusion online platform! 😊 EC Cape Town has allowed me to grow, develop … Read more
Malta has a reputation for being a place to learn English while having fun in the sun, and it’s true! EC Malta offers English courses for young adults of all abilities, while friendly locals are great to practise your newfound skills with. Check out the best events going on this summer that wi … Read more
Darran Cairns is EC Manchester‘s Assistant Director of Studies. Read on to find out about what he has learnt while teaching and what makes EC so special! “Teaching is the most difficult job I have ever done, there are so many things going on in a teacher’s head at any time. But that’s wh … Read more
Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of human life. Language allows us to learn, express and share ideas, and make build relationships with each other. As English has grown into the world’s most widely spoken language, the need for children to learn English has only continued to incr … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th each year and was originally intended to honour the patron saint of Ireland, however it has become a popular, green-themed holiday around the world. In Ireland, locals and visitors alike dress in emerald green and let themselves be captivated by mu … Read more
Established in the United States in 1909 as a demonstration in favour of women’s right to vote, Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, represents a moment to reflect on social, economic and political victories, but also on the discrimination and violence that women have been and are still victi … Read more
Whether you’re learning English abroad or just want to get serious about independent study, it can be difficult to stay motivated over an extended period of time. As the saying goes: ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day!’ Learning a brand-new language takes time and a lot of hard work and dedication, but as … Read more
