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Berlin Gallery Weekend 27-29th April, 2012

Language Centre tutor Amanda Adorni, Berlin April 2012 This weekend I was invited to Captain Pretzel Gallery in Berlin to see a one-off performance piece by the New York based artist Robert Longo. His charcoal drawings filled the top half … Continue reading

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Class Debates

Students from Academic English have classroom debates on topical issues. Teacher Anna McKenna says “Academic speaking skills are assessed and practised in a number of ways in the Academic English classes. One enjoyable and useful exercise is for the students … Continue reading

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The Year of the Rabbit celebrations

Language Centre staff and students celebrated Chinese New Year, the year of the Rabbit on February 3rd 2011.  Everyone came together during English class break time to enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. This was a good time for both the teachers and the students … Continue reading

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Inspirational writing

   Language Centre students from class Academic English 3 looked at inspiration quotes from famous people and produced essays and presentations using their chosen quote as the theme. Students also produced a quote of their own and made a creative visual … Continue reading

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Goodbye Davies St, Hello High Holborn

Language Centre students and teachers got together to say goodbye to Davies Street and looked forward to the new start in High Holborn. Classes have now been running at High Holborn for a month and continue to provide high quality … Continue reading

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New English course in Beijing

This week a new English course has started in Beijing and it’s being taught by Kevin Kewley, who has been teaching on our behalf in Beijing for four months. Gareth Rees, Course Leader (Academic English China) says:  The new course … Continue reading

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Ethical fashion show

     Pre-Sessional Language Centre students were inspired by a Vivienne Westwood interview which promoted recycling clothing and swapping with friends. Students used clothes found in charity shops, old bits and pieces from various materials and accessories to re-style into new … Continue reading

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Goodbye breakfast

Students and teachers enjoyed a goodbye breakfast in the Hub during the last week  of classes. It was a great way of getting together with other students from various English courses and having a drink and bite to eat. The … Continue reading

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My London

  Language Centre Pre-Sessional students successfully completed the ‘My London’ project which was set by teacher Amanda Adorni.  Students produced various pieces of work over a few weeks representing a snapshot of the area of London they live in. Amanda … Continue reading

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