Today we welcome Jane Dancaster, the principal of Wimbledon School of English, to the Answer English blog.  Jane has written the following piece on why she thinks London is ‘One of the Most Exciting Places in the World.’ 

Culture, history, nightlife and entertainment, walking in the parks or by the river, tasting food from every part of the world - London has something for everyone and deserves its reputation as one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Whether you like the old or the new you will find something here to suit you - you can take a step back in time in the Tower of London, fly above the river Thames on the London Eye, enjoy exciting artworks in Tate Modern, explore London s history in the Museum of London, relax at a classical music concert or dance the night away at one of London’s famous clubs.

London is the ideal place to learn English With a wide variety of tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, shops, museums and galleries there is plenty for you to see and do in your spare time - and the good news is, you don’t need to spend a lot of money as many of our famous attractions are absolutely free! Over 70 London museums now offer free admission, such as the British Museum and the National Gallery.

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you will love London’s parks and commons - it is one of the greenest cities in the world, with more than 1,800 parks and open spaces. You can see wild deer in Richmond Park, play golf on Wimbledon Common, go boating in Hyde Park or enjoy a variety of music at one of the many free weekend music festivals.

London also has a large network of waterways and canalswith walking paths running alongside, taking you through leafy parks and urban spaces - and of course it costs nothing to walk along the river and enjoy London s historic buildings.  For shopaholics, London offers a fantastic choice - its many shopping areas are home to world-famous stores, unique street markets and unusual boutiques. You will also find exciting new fashion, interesting bargains and delicious delicacies if you visit one of London s 300 markets.

London is a huge, cosmopolitan city with a population of 7.5 million and its sheer size is often a shock for visitors. However, it does mean there is a wonderful choice of English Language schools for anyone who wishes to improve their English. Prospective students will find a school to suit every need and budget. If you like the energy of the city centre then have a look at our central London schools in zone 1 - but if you prefer to enjoy the pleasures of London without the stress, we have great schools in all the suburbs from zone 2 to zone 6.

So don’t forget - if you want culture, history, music, fashion and excitement, as well as a fantastic choice of language centres, then come to London!

Thanks Jane from all of us at Answer English.