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Archive for June, 2008

Free things to do in London!

June 25, 2008 at 5:02 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

It is time to enjoy! Don’t waste your free time and inform you about all the events that the city can offer to you:

- On your bike! Join the cycling club and ride the 25 mile circuit on Saturday morning.
- South bank sensations, with the Coin Street Festival.  Free events throughout the summer such as the London Bossa Nova Festival.
- Laugh out loud with the comic Peter Buckley who invites you to their August shows.

If you wish more information, click here!!!

 
 

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Netcred

June 24, 2008 at 10:28 am · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Netcred is a service that uses real world identification to help guarantee that people you deal with online are who they say they are, protecting buyers and sellers from fraud.

James Herbertson, our Managing Director, we are please to announce has been verified.

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FLAT LISTINGS!!!

June 23, 2008 at 4:29 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Are you looking for flats in London?

Check out our new availabilities!  listing-flatshare-230608.pdf

If you have any questions or if you want to book up your accommodation, please contact us either by phone 0044 (0)20 7402 8651 or by mail at bookings@answerenglish.com!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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DISFRUTA DE LAS VENTAJAS DE LA RESIDENCIA ‘ALLIANCE’

June 18, 2008 at 12:25 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

La residencia ‘Alliance’ es el mejor lugar para vivir durante tu estancia en Londres. Está situada en Newington Gree, zona 2 de Londres y a tan sólo 5 minutos andando de la estación de de Canonbury y a 10 minutos en autobús de las estación de metro de Angel. La residencia es un agradable lugar donde encontrarás todos los servicios alrededor como tiendas, cafeterías y bares. Hay un servicio regular de autobuses al centro de Londres y a West End así que ahorraras tiempo y dinero en comparación a vivir a las afueras de la ciudad.  

Situación de la Residencia ‘Alliance’

Esta residencia es un lugar ideal para hacer amigos y conocer gente de otras partes del mundo. Con sus 191 habitaciones individuales, desarrollarás tus habilidades en la lengua inglesa practicando y pasando un buen rato con tus nuevos amigos. Esta experiencia internacional estará contigo el resto de tu vida, quedando en tu memoria y tendrás la posibilidad de contarlo a todos tus amigos y a tu familia al volver a casa. La residencia ‘Alliance’ te proporciona una habitación individual en suite donde disfrutarás de tu privacidad. Podrás dormir, leer, estudiar, escuchar música, etc. sin que nadie te moleste. Tienes baño privado en la habitación, así que no tienes que compartirlo con nadie y por lo tanto estará bastante más limpio. De esta forma no tendrás que llevar los productos de la ducha de un lado para otro y no tendrás que salir de tu habitación cada vez que necesites ir al baño, situación bastante incómoda. ¡Disfrutarás de tu privacidad! 
  
Este lugar tiene seguridad las 24 horas, por lo que no te tendrás que preocupar por nada. Dispones de tus propias llaves por lo que tendrás libertad de entrar y salir sin dar explicaciones ni cumplir estrictas normas. ¡Disfruta de tu independencia!
La residencia dispone de cocina compartida donde tienes la posibilidad de cocinar lo que quieras y cuando quieras. Esto te permite no tener que llegar a una hora específica para las comidas, te sentirás libre con los horarios. Mientras que en una familia o en una residencia con servicio de comidas tienes que regirte a unos horarios mucho más tempranos de lo habitual por tratarse de una ciudad inglesa, de esta forma no.

Las habitaciones se limpian una vez por semana así como las zonas comunes frecuentemente. Las toallas y la ropa de cama son proporcionadas por la residencia, por lo que no tienes que preocuparte por hacer la colada. La residencia dispone de zonas comunes con televisión y DVD donde podrás reunirte con tus amigos y pasar un buen rato sin tener que salir a la calle en un frio y lluvioso día. 

Reservando con Answer English ahora, tendrás la garantía de disponer de tu habitación para el verano. Es más cómodo para ti y ahorrarás tiempo y dinero que si lo intentas hacer tú mismo. Disponemos de varias habitaciones en estos momentos, pero las reservas en esta residencia y para esta temporada son abundantes así que si no te das prisa corres el riesgo de quedarte sin ella.

Las habitaciones salen a ₤200 la semana más ₤25 de cuota administrativa.

OFERTA ESPECIAL: Ahorra ₤50 cuando reserves un mínimo de 2 semanas para el 29 de Junio de 2008.

Si estás interesado en reservar, por favor contacta en el: +44 20 7402 8651 o a través del  e-mail: enquiry@answerenglish.com

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£££ Wanted £££

June 17, 2008 at 9:01 am · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Are you tidy, flexible and reliable?
Do you want to earn money with a part-time job?

This offer is for you!

We are looking for a serious person interested in a housekeeping job in Central London. The job consists of cleaning and ironing for at least 2 hours a week. If you provide a neat and conscientious job we can recommend you for other clients.  

Details:

Job – part-time = 2 hours a week minimum
Location – Central London
Salary – £8/hour
When – as soon as possible
Recommendations from employers are an advantage!!

To apply contact Celine at celine@answerenglish.com

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New Flats’ Availability

June 16, 2008 at 3:57 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Hello everybody,

Enjoy the new flats’ availability below, if you have any questions you can either send an e-mail to bookings@answerenglish.com or call us at 0044 20 7402 8651!!

Here you can check out the flats: listing-flatshare-160608.pdf

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Walking Tour “Exploring the South Bank of the Thames”

June 16, 2008 at 3:11 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Do you want to discover London?
Are you interested in learning more about the city and having fun?

Our next Walking Tour “Discover London” is coming up very soon on Thursday 26 June 2008!

Take part in this Walking Tour to discover different areas and interesting places of London as well as to learn new terms, expressions and vocabulary!

It is a great experience to explore the capital of London by feet, to meet new people and to practice your English at the same time.

The walk finishes at a typical pub where you can stay to socialize, have a drink and relax.

Details are as follows:

Subject:  “Exploring the South Bank of the Thames”

Date:  Thursday 26 June 2008

Route:  Along the River Thames - Hungerford Bridge, Royal Festival Hall,Royal National Theatre, Tate Modern, The Globe, Millennium  Bridge, London   Bridge

Themes:  Performing Arts, Shakespeare, South Bank Post-WWII  Regeneration,  London’s rivers and bridges, Roman London, The City, London Bridge, the changing role of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge

Start:  Embankment Tube (Villiers exit, outside Starbucks),
Time: 5.30 pm
End:  Typical Pub near London Bridge    
Time: 7.30 pm (approximately)

Ticket: £6

Click here to find a poster: southbank260608.pdf

Please let us know if you would like to join the Walking Tour. You are more than welcome to do so!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us either by phone 020 7402 8651 or by mail at nora@answerenglish.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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NEW: TRANSFER SERVICE FROM ANSWER ENGLISH

June 16, 2008 at 12:09 pm · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! TRANSFER SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT TO CENTRAL LONDON WITH ANSWER ENGLISH FOR LESS MONEY

- Is this the first time you come to London?
- Don’t know how to get from the airport to Central London?
- Would you like to save money and time with your transfer?

Answer English can organize for you a good value transfer from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports to London Central. One person will be waiting you at the airport that will take you to your destination. You don’t have to worry about anything.
You will spend less time and money. The normal price is 100 pounds.  We will look to quote you a more attractive offer rate Depending on:

- Amount of people for traveling. You’ll save money if you come in group. If not, tell us your flight details and we may be able to find more people to travel together.
- Pieces of luggage
- Your origin airport and your final destination
- Your arrival time

Don’t hesitate to ask Answer English about your transfer from the airport. It will be the best options for you. You will save money and time!  Please contact us on +44 20 7402 8651 or by e-mail: enquiry@answerenglish.com for your FREE Quote.

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ALLIANCE RESIDENCE

June 16, 2008 at 11:56 am · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Alliance Residence is the good choice of place to live during to stay in London. It is situated in Newington Green, zone 2, just 5 minutes walk from Canonbury Station and 10 minutes by bus to Angel station. It is a pleasant place where you can find all facilities as local shops, cafes and bars. There are regular bus services to central London and the West End so you save money and time, compared to living on the outskirts of the city. 

Click here for Alliance residence map
     
This residence is a great place for making friends and meeting lots of people from all over the world with its 191 single en-suite rooms, so you’ll practice your English improving your skills in this language and enjoying with all your new friends.  This international experience will stay with you for the rest of your life – giving you great memories to tell all you friends and family back home!

Alliance residence provides you a private en-suite room where you can enjoy your privacy. You will be able to sleep, read, study, listen to music, etc. without the disruption and noise of sharing your room with other people. You don’t have to share the bathroom so it will be cleaner, you can leave all your toiletries out and feel like a home from home. You don’t have to walk along the corridors carrying all your shower products or to leave from your room at midnight if you need to go to the toilet; which can be annoying situation, you can enjoy your own privacy.

The residence offers you 24 hours security so you’ll be very safe in this place. You have got your own keys, so you’ll be able to leave and arrive at the time that you want without explanations and rules. Enjoy your independence!

The residence has a kitchen to share where people can cook all they want and when they want. You don’t have to stay there at any specific time to have lunch or dinner, you’ll can come and go as you please.  British people tend to eat earlier than their European counterparts, so where as in a family or a catered residence you can enjoy eating when you want to!

Rooms are cleaned once a week and the common areas too. Towels and linen are provided so don’t worry about this, don’t waste time and money with the laundry. There is a common room with television and dvd where you’ll be able to meet your friends and enjoy with everybody without the need to go out on a rainy or cold day.

Booking through Answer English now, you’ll have the guarantee of having a place to stay this summer. It is more convenience for you and you will save money and time than if you try to do this yourself. We have many rooms availability in this moment but this residence requests in this season is very high so if you are not quick, you can be left without your room. 

Rooms are £200 per week plus £25 booking fee.

SPECIAL OFFER: Save £50 when you book up 2 weeks or more from 29 June 2008.
If you are interested in booking up please contact us on: +44 20 7402 8651 or e-mail: enquiry@answerenglish.com
 

    
 

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MADAME TUSSAUD’S MUSEUM TICKETS WITH ANSWER ENGLISH

June 16, 2008 at 11:50 am · Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James

Book your ticket to visit the famous wax Museum in London ‘Madam Tussauds’ through Answer English, and save money!

Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is the famous wax museum in London and has grown to become a major tourist attraction. It was set up by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud over a hundred years ago.  It has got the most famous collection of realistic wax figures in the world including historical and royal figures, Superstars, Sports Heroes, Famous Actors, famous murderers, The Grand Hall, The Chamber of Horrors and The Spirit of London. Where else can you rub shoulders with David Beckham, J-Lo and Kylie at the same time?

How to get Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LR

(Close to Baker Street Underground Station)
Here you can download a map: how-to-get-to-mme-tussauds.doc

Answer English special Prices. Save 2 Pounds!
- Children (5 to 16 years old): £18.90 £16.90
- Adults: £22.50 £20.50

Madame Tussauds Opening Times
- Every day of the year except Christmas: 9’00 am –  6’00 pm
- Christmas Eve:  9’00 am – 2’30 pm
- Christmas Day: closed
- Boxing day: 10’30 am – 6’00 pm
- New Years Day: 9’30 am – 6’00 pm

Facilities
- Drinks & Snacks
- Wheelchair access
- Pushchair facilities/ Cloakroom
- Gift Shop with many souvenirs

To book your tickets contact Answer English today: enquiry@answerenglish.com or call us on +44 20 7402 8651.

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