Posts Tagged ‘English’
Six benefits of studying English in the UK
Travelling abroad to study on an English course is a very big decision. The idea of going somewhere new, where you don’t know anyone, could seem a bit scary, whether it is for 1 week or 3 months. On the other hand, there are lots of benefits that students can get from studying a language…
Read MoreMaking Your New Year’s Resolutions Come True!
It’s a new year and a new beginning, which means it’s time to think about your New Year’s Resolutions! At Cavendish School of English, we’ve decided that our main resolution for 2019 will be to help you to make yours happen. Obviously, we can’t help you quit smoking or lose weight, but there are some…
Read MoreNice words from our long term students Joao Pedro and Yuri
Joao Pedro from Brazil “I liked the books, teaching methods and teachers. They are attentive, knowledgeable and very kind. I liked all lessons and I would recommend Cavendish School to everyone.” Yuri from Japan “I liked speaking about different cultures. When I started my course, I didn’t speak very much. Now, after 6 months…
Read MoreFive Fabulous Festive Facts!
We know that not everyone celebrates Christmas and the New Year in the same way. Actually, it’s very interesting to find out what people normally do at this time of year. Although most try to spend time with their families, there are a lot of different and unique traditions in every country. Do you want…
Read MoreChristmassy mood!
Cavendish students are already in a Christmassy mood! We organised a festive party and checked their knowledge about the upcoming celebration. Students from European countries learnt Christmas vocabulary in English and students who don’t normally celebrate Christmas found out about different customs and traditions connected with this winter holiday. During the break, they had a…
Read MoreLet’s place adjectives in order
Do native English speakers drive a big blue car or a blue big car? Do you have any pretty silk clothes in your wardrobe, or some silk pretty clothes? How about those who own lovely antique French furniture…or perhaps we should say antique French lovely furniture…or is it French antique lovely furniture?! Adjectives are a…
Read MoreWhat 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 and when Black Friday started and learn some vocabulary connected with this day keep reading, you are…
Read MoreTea 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 prefer – or even if you don’t like either of them – this article…
Read MoreLearning 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 enjoyed lessons and trips with students of his age while his mum socialised with international adult students. They…
Read MoreHalloween, Día de los Muertos, 清明节… 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, so we asked our international students and multicultural staff. This is what we found out. There are lots of European countries, like Spain, Poland…
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