November 21, 2008 at 6:16 pm
· Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James
Great news for our students!
You have the chance to improve your English by doing a course and save money at the same time!
Our schools offer the 2008 prices for their courses if you book your course for next year before Christmas.
So follow the saying, improve your English AND save money!
London - British Museum: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - Camden:If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices, although need to pay £15 e-Learning charge
London - Central: Promotion finished
London - Holland Park: No special offers for bookings in advance
London - Muswell Hill: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - West End: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - Wimbledon: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices (before 30 November)
November 21, 2008 at 5:53 pm
· Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James
How to get a visa….this is a really relevant question for all students who are not from the EU but who are interested in doing a language course.
The following addresses and links may help you to get the answers to all your questions:
UKCOSA is The Council for International Education that provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK. Information and advice to students is free.
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
9 – 17 St Albans Place
London N1 0NX
Tel: 020 7288 4330 (not for advice)
Website: www.ukcosa.org
The UKCOSA Student Advice Line is open from Monday to Friday, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (UK time) and can be contacted by telephone on 020 7107 9922.
The Home Office is the government department responsible for immigration and nationality. They regulate entry to and settlement in the UK.
The Home Office
Croydon Public Caller Unit
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon CR9 2BY
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is a national organisation funded by the Home Office which gives free immigration advice on all aspects of immigration and nationality law. They take up individual cases and can represent people at appeals.
Immigration Advisory Service (Head Office)
County House
190 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4YB
Tel: 020 7357 6917 (Telephone advice Wednesday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm)
Tel: 020 7378 9191 (Emergency line – a message may be left outside working hours)
Website: www.iasuk.org
November 20, 2008 at 5:12 pm
· Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James
Legal English at Islington Centre for English
Course classification: Evening class Start Date: Tuesday January 6th 2009
This course is aimed at:
• Students who have a specific interest in law and speak English as a second language
• Overseas law students who are planning or simply considering practising in the UK
• Experienced practising lawyers who would like to improve their English language in a legal context
• Students wishing to take the Cambridge ILEC exam
Required language level: Upper Intermediate or above
This course, running as a 12 week evening course, includes preparation for the Cambridge ILEC exam, an overview of the English legal system and a full range of English language writing, listening, reading, speaking & grammar activities – all of which specifically focus on the key aspects of UK law.
Evening course runs Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6 to 8pm.
Fees: £750 plus £40 registration fee.
Course tutors are qualified to a minimum of CELTA (English teaching) and law degree level.
For more information regarding this course please contact Answer English.
Next week record breaker Charlie Taylor has got a little pre-Christmas holiday planned. Instead of getting some autumn sun in Dubai or Christmas shopping in New York, Charlie is going to be setting off from St Bees in Cumbria in the frosty late-November dawn and running across the mountains of the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. His only company is his friend Ollie Brodrick-Ward.
Charlie says “we are planning on covering the 192 miles in under four days, carrying only what we need and stopping en route for the bare minimum of rest. Who knows? It could take under three days if we get good weather - whatever happens, we will do it as fast as we can. It’s going to be fun.” At least that’s what Charlie has told the kind people at the Alzheimer’s Society, which is the charity for which he is raising money through the run.
Alzheimer’s is a tragic condition which causes a sickening mental decline in sufferers and one of the saddest ends of all, experienced through a mind riven by the frustration and torment of constant and overwhelming confusion. The Alzheimer’s Society desperately needs funding for research and treatment to improve the lives of those affected.
November 19, 2008 at 6:07 pm
· Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James
Answer English will be shut over the festive period from Monday 22 December 2008 till Friday 2 January 2009 inclusive.
If in this time you have an emergency please call James on his mobile: 07946 534 814. If he is out of coverage, please leave a message, your name and number and he will get back to you as soon as possible.
November 14, 2008 at 4:34 pm
· Filed under Answer English Blog · Posted by James
The France Show 2009 is the French property and lifestyle exhibition of the year. It kick-starts the exhibition calendar with its celebratory atmosphere and huge crowds that will descend upon Earl’s Court in early January.
Over 23,000 people have secured free tickets in an offer that finishes on 30 November 2008. The success of this offer, coupled with the news that the Telegraph Media Group will be the show’s official media partner securing over £400,000 of media space, guarantees it will be a show to remember.
The number of exhibitors looking to book space has also been very positive considering the current economic climate; with 36 new companies booking space and 57 increasing their pitch size on last year.
Britain’s favourite French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be conjuring up some gastronomic delights during his live cookery demonstrations. See his exclusive Christmas recipe videos on the France Show website now at: http://www.thefranceshow.com/foodandwine-details.aspx?id=180
From renovation projects and farmhouses to a Parisian penthouse, there will be something for everyone in the Property section, with hundreds of agents and developers ready to give expert advice.
Other features at the show range from TV5Monde hosting a free mini-theatre with a large screen 35 seat cinema, to top French restaurant and bar, Café des Amis bringing its chic brasserie style and caricature artists creating memorable sketches to take home. A full list of exhibitors can be found at: http://www.thefranceshow.com/exhibitors.aspx
And finally, tickets are still FREE through the website until 30 November 2008. People can book now and save £20 on two tickets for the show.
The English currency has reached the worst record downturn of the last 6 years.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer warned the UK’s economic downturn will be ‘more profound and long-lasting’ than people had expected. Now, in fact, the pound is 1.18 against the euro.
But this is not real bad news for international shoppers hunting. Now that the euro gets stronger, it is a really good moment to come to London and search bargains. In particular it will be good for high-end luxury goods which will be almost 10% cheaper compared with the other countries of Europe. Besides, this will be a good situation not only for the Europeans people, but also for the retailers who were destined to a crisis because of the economic downturn.
It is always better to see the positive side of things!
Are you a student who likes sushi and is looking for a job as well?
Then we have a great offer for you: The sushi takeaway and delivery restaurant YouMeSushi is looking for students who wants to work with a young, friendly and motivated team.
They have vacancies available for:
1) Counter person
If you have excellent customer service skills then this is the right job for you. You will have Internet access plus free meals.
Your salary will be £6 per hour.
2) Riding job
You are flexible and you like to drive? Then you will enjoy your new job including free food on every shift. Also you have the chance to get a Management Role.
Your salary will be £6 per hour plus TIPS.
3) Leaflet distributors
You are self motivated and a trustworthy individual who is looking to earn good money?
Then join the YouMeSushi Team as a leaflet distributor and earn £6 per hour.
If you are interested in one of these options please e-mail Richard: info@youmesushi.com and we will help you to find the right job for you.
Would you like to make new friends, improve your English AND earn £20 cash?
Cynthia from Iris-London, a consumer research and media agency, is looking for women aged 20-30 from Spain, France and Italy to come along for an hour and take part in a market research discussion group at their offices near London Bridge. They will be talking about underwear (women only) on behalf of a leading manufacturer.
On Monday 17th November they are running 2 sessions, one at 6:00pm and a second at 7.15pm. Each session will last one hour. If you are interested in attending either session please contact either Cynthia or her colleague on the numbers below
Update (06/03/09): Good news - thanks to the help of Answer English students Cynthia tells me that “We won the Wonderbra pitch and will launch the strapless bras around Europe! Here is the link of the press announcement: http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/884344/Wonderbra-names-Iris-lead-European-agency-new-bra/ I wanted to thank you as you helped us for our market research! Well done!”
So please don’t contact Cynthia as they have now finished the research.
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