If you are visiting London in February, then these are events you can look forward to:

• Tues 5 Feb – Shrove Tuesday – see Pancake Races, which started over 500 years ago, and is very typical of English culture.
• Thur 7 Feb – History of Chocolate Exhibition – at Hampton Court, Surrey so you can taste the sweetmeats and view one of the most important (and beautiful) palaces in English history and learn of the role it played.
• Sun 10 Feb - Chinese New Year – this is celebrated around Chinatown in Central london - you will see dragon & lion dances and firework displays.
• Thur 14 Feb – Valentine’s Day - need I say more!!
• Wed 20 to Sun 24 Feb – London Fashion Week - where the best designers showcase their work.
• Fri 29 Feb – Leap Year’s Day - on which day, in English culture, the ladies can propose to their men!!

More detail on these at the beginning of February.

If you still need to blow the “post Christmas” cobwebs away, then try Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum until Sunday 20 or Somerset House until Sunday 27. You’ll need to book, as it’s very popular!

But if outside is too cold for you, then go to the Tutankhamen Exhibition at the O2 or see First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army at the British Museum. These both demonstrate the power of London to attract world class exhibitions. This is the first time that Terracotta Warriors have been allowed outside China in such numbers. The same was true of the Tutankhamen exhibition, when it came to London in the 1970’s it was the first exhibition to attract over 100,000 visitors. We recommend that you book today to be sure of a ticket!

Alternatively if you are more of an art fan, see the Pop Art portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in Charing Cross Road (until 20 January). In addition to the Pop Art showing, this gallery is packed with portraits of famous people from all over the world. It’s well worth a visit.

Whatever you chose to do in London, enjoy!

This month’s English Class is out.  Sorry to our fantastic fan base who have not received one for nearly 6 months.  We’ve been away for so long - this was unexpected - but we are back now with avengence!  In this month’s English class you can enjoy:

Fun Jokes to Match
Story Time Joke: Slow down or stop
Topic of the month: Eurovision Song Contest
Dialogue: Introductions / meeting people
Idiom of the Month
Phrasal verb
News Article (Intermediate level): Noise Levels
News Article (Advanced level): Mobile Mania

To open the class go to: Answer English January English Class

To sign up to the class go to FREE English Class

Don’t miss the opportunity to study in London and find a part-time job to make ends meet.

Do you plan to attend an English course in London? Do you want to find a job to provide for your expense in London?

Everyone says that London is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in. There is no getting away from the fact the cost of living is higher and many students choose to get part-time jobs to support themselves. However we at Answer English have put together a package that saves you money and gives you the best chance of getting a job. Firstly save £45 off courses of 4 weeks or more of 4 hours a day at Malvern House. And then when you are in London, we can help you to find a job thanks to our “Ready for Work” programme worth £100 that we offer you for FREE.

As London has a high cost of living, it is very common to have a part-time job in a pub, a restaurant or a hotel. To help you to find a job when you are not studying, Answer English offers you the “Ready for Work” programme. This programme gives you all you need to prepare for your job search. You can improve your resume, have practical advice on interviews and understand how to get a National Insurance Card and open a bank account.

Contact Us today to book up this Fantastic Offer! Call us on: +44 20 7402 8651 or e-mail: james@answerenglish.com. We look forward to welcoming you to London.

The latest weather forecast for tomorrow, Thursday 3rd January is for snow! We don’t have snow very often in London, so this is potentially exciting for us.

If it does snow, head for PRIMROSE HILL, LONDON NW3 (just North of Regent’s Park) and you will find children of all ages on toboggans and sledges having fun!

Get there early though…………snow doesn’t last very long in London…………….

Start this New Year with Answer English and make the first good resolution to find a job in London.

Do you need to find a job in London but don’t feel ready?  Have you already been to an interview in English but it was unsuccessful?  Do you feel lost and need advice to help prepare? Answer English has designed the “Ready for Work” programme especially for you.  This programme gives you all information you need to be ready for your job search.  You can improve your resume, have practical advice on interviewing and have explanation how to get a National Insurance Card and open a bank account.

Ready for Work has already helped several of our students to win jobs in London.  As can testify Céline, a French student who decided to settle in London for working:  “I occurred difficulties in my approach to seek a job.  Answer English helped me to draft my resume and my cover letter.  I also practised my interview with an English native speaker.  It was really helpful because we analysed together my weakness and points which could be improved.  Now I feel more confident and ready for applying for a job.  Answer English gave me the best chance of succeeding in my job search”.

Ready for Work includes:
√ CV Correction & Perfection Service
√ Session on ‘How to prepare for an Interview’
√ Session on ‘How to get Work in London’
√ Practice Interview
√ Explanation of ‘How to get a National Insurance Number’
√ Explanation of ‘How to open a British Bank Account’
√ The Ready for Work programme is £100. However for students booking course of 4 weeks and more you can enjoy all the benefits for FREE!

To take up this fabulous offer please Contact Answer English today!  You can call us on: +44 20 7402 8651 or e-mail: web@answerenglish.com.  We look forward to welcoming you to London.