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Thursday 28th November is Thanksgiving 2019 in the US, and what a great time to be there! This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, as decided by President Roosevelt in 1941. However, it’s a tradition dating back to the 17th century, when native Wampanoag Indians a … Read more
Hallowe’en is becoming more and more of a popular celebration every year. It’s a time when you see kids running through the streets knocking on doors for sweets and candies. You will notice people hanging decorations of ghosts and witches in the windows of their homes and businesses. The weather is … Read more
When you think of Washington, DC, the first words that pop into your mind could be: president, White House, and politics. But you might be surprised to know that there is a lot more to the capital of the USA than just politics! Check out some more authentic activities you can get up to while studyin … Read more
1. Malta has a stable economy. Malta has a stable economy, one that barely seemed affected by the general European crisis since 2009. Therefore, if you are looking to work abroad, there are good chances that you will find a job here as its economy is very dynamic (just bear in mind that the main ind … Read more
This is your chance to volunteer with animals or children on your study-abroad trip to South Africa. EC Cape Town English school is proud to announce the launch of exciting new volunteer programmes. Work with animals Do you want to work with animals? Wildlife volunteers can choose to work on an elep … Read more
Are you thinking of studying English in Australia? In the land “down under”, as people like to call it. We’re putting the spotlight on EC Gold Coast in the blog this week, to show you what makes this such an attractive destination. From the school to the outdoors to the overall atmosphere, there’s s … Read more
The activities and leisure programme are a much-loved part of all EC schools’ timetables. Specially tailored to suit each destination, each one is unique and great in its own way. These activities tend to change weekly or fortnightly, or depending on what’s popular at the time of year. In EC Malta, … Read more
The best part about being able to speak another language, is being able to explore and experience new places with the same possibilities as the locals. It creates freedom to travel, to communicate and lets you get a real insight into the life of a place. During the summer months, as the weather impr … Read more
One of the joys of learning English is getting to know the slang that comes with it. Every country has its own but today, we’re focusing on Irish slang. With St. Patrick’s Day only around the corner on March 17th, it’s the perfect time for our EC Dublin students to take themselves out among the frie … Read more
The Easter holidays are coming and that means a long stretch of time off from school. It also means that things are heating up and getting ready to welcome a whole new batch of Young Learner students to learn English in Malta. There are a lot of reasons why Malta is a great destination at any time o … Read more
