What is the origin of ‘Black Friday’?
What are your plans for a big shopping day called Black Friday? Will you go to the shops and fight with the crowds to get a bargain or will you shop online? If you want to know where…
Tea and coffee expressions
Tea and coffee are two of the world’s most popular drinks. Some people can’t imagine starting their morning without a hot cup of coffee. On the other hand, some tea drinkers can have 6 or 7 cups per day. Whichever you…
Learning English on a family holiday in Bournemouth
Vera and Andrey are mother and son from Russia who decided to improve their English and chose Cavendish School of English because is one of few schools that offer English courses to juniors and to adults. Andrey…
Halloween, Día de los Muertos, 万圣夜… This is how the festival is celebrated around the world
It’s officially Halloween, one of the most awaited nights in the world. At Cavendish School of English, we wondered how Halloween is celebrated in different parts of the planet,…
Read between the lines!
One of the hardest skills to learn when you’re studying English is reading. Many students get stuck on words they don’t know and give up, or some of you may even find it quite boring! However, reading is an incredibly valuable…
When a student makes your day.
Sometimes, it feels really nice when someone gives you a pat on the back with some positive feedback, or simply by telling you “great job”. Today, we would like to share with you the words of one of our…