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A taste of Easter time!

Tasty chocolate eggs, cute Easter bunnies, the start of spring… these are only a few things that usually come to mind at the mention of Easter! What is Easter all about? Apart from marking the end of winter, Easter is the end of Lent, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection for Christians. It represents […]

Reasons why Malta is a great place to live and learn English

It might be tiny – so tiny it’s hard to pin down on a map, but its climate is warm and welcoming all year round, its sea is deep blue, its history is intriguing, and its people are friendly. Two official languages are spoken there, and one of them is English! Sitting right in the […]

10 Things that Make an English Language Student Happy

Learning English abroad is a fantastic experience full of wonderful, magical and surprising moments!  Here are 10 of the happiest moments that are sure to put a smile on your face! 🙂 1. Making a new friend on your first day of school. 2. Passing a level test and moving to a higher level. 3. […]

Tips and Ideas for First Day of ESL Classes

Useful questions you can ask on your first day of ESL Classes Prepare yourself for the first day of ESL Classes by learning some easy questions which will make it easier for you to learn English quickly. Placement tests, welcome talks, the first lesson, new faces wherever you look… Usually packed with lots to see, […]

St. Patrick's Day in New York and Boston

March is a great time to be learning English in Boston or New York. Winter is over, spring is on the way and these two cities are preparing to hold St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Boston and New York have traditionally had a large Irish communities and this is reflected in the way both cities celebrate […]

Happy International Women's Day!

Today’s International Women’s Day, and there’s something we’d like to say… Click on the video below to find out! Wherever you are, whatever you do, we wish you all the luck and success in the world today and always! Happy International Women’s Day! ***    

5 Most Romantic Places to Visit in London

Add some romance to your London trip. England’s beautiful capital is a lovers’ city day or night, any time of year. Dazzle your date with our top five romantic places to visit in London. Your own personal love stories start here: Whispering Gallery at St Paul’s Cathedral Two hundred and fifty nine steps above ground […]

Loving London English Course

A special 2 weeks in June for students who would like to learn English in London ,explore the beautiful city and even find love! The programme at our London English school is exclusively for those aged 30 years and over who want to share their experience with more mature, like-minded students. Loving London is a special schedule […]

Where to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year

Ringing in the Year of the Goat in Chinese style Also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is usually ushered in with fireworks and colourful, traditional festivals in and around China. It is such an important celebration that apart from being given official public holiday status, Chinese […]

See inside our English schools

Take a 360º virtual tour of our English schools With just one click, you can now “See Inside” our award winning schools. These interior images give you the feeling of being there, and the comfort of knowing what to expect when you arrive to start your course. We offer the best environment for effective learning […]