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Traditional Teaching Methods Bore Students

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Earlier this week, a spokesperson from St George International (SGI) suggested that traditional teaching methods were ineffective. The representative explained that lessons needed to incorporate more creativity to keep the attention of the modern student.

Today’s youth tends to lapse into boredom far more easily than earlier generations. Technological advancements have ensured that everything in the world happens very quickly. But, these developments have come at a cost – the cost of students who now expect everything to happen instantly.

The shortened attention span of modern students has resulted in the advancement of“edutainment.” This educational method combines entertainment and education to create an environment in which the students enjoy studying. Language institutes are attempting to breakdown the notion that a classroom is a boring place. If teachers want to maximise development, they must find a means by which to counter this timewasting boredom.

SGI’s answer to this problem is to take students out of the classroom. In June, SGI modified its curriculum to include a wide range of activities not normally associated with education. Instead of sitting in a classroom, students could enjoy a city tour of London with one of the teachers. Other excursions included a visit to science museum, a theatre trip and a football match against a rival school was also organised. The weekend trips to Paris, Belgium, Edinburgh and Amsterdam also offered students the opportunity to really hone their speaking skills.

The SGI spokesperson explained that “Studying English is so much more than learning English in the classroom.” Students will only remain interested if they practically apply what they are studying. Students dislike compulsory foreign language courses at school, because they battle to see the point in studying them. When students are encouraged to practise a language in a normal social environment, they immediately want to learn more.

The SGI spokesperson explained that students were often welcomed with drinks at a local pub. He said that they wanted to allow students to practice “English in a relaxed way.” He said that they wanted to separate SGI from the negative connotations often attributed to schools. Instead of simply being a place of learning, SGI is also a place where students can travel and meet new friends.

Modern students may have shorter attention spans, but this does not render them unteachable. Teaching methods need to adapt in order to meet the requirements of today’s students. St George International shows us that when you sign up for a German course London doesn’t have to be boring experience.

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Holiday Study at UIC

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UIC is a language school located near Oxford Circus in London. Each summer the college runs a successful and very popular holiday programme for students under 18 years of age. The programme combines the teaching of English with a programme of events and activities designed to help students develop in many ways. They learn English alongside gaining experience in other areas.

In the mornings students on the holiday programme take English classes. The course they take has been devised for them by UIC’s director of studies, and it contains three separate types of classes. The first is the English Skills class, which aims to reinforce and improve knowledge in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The second is Functional English, which is designed to help students learn more independently and improve their overall communication. The third is Active English, which uses innovative methods to teach English via another subject. The different subject options include radio broadcasting in UIC’s special studio.

During the afternoon students take part in a number of different activities. Sporty students are well catered for, with many different sports on offer, some of which are coached by professionals. There are also many non-sporting choices, including arts, cooking and computing. In the evenings there are other activities designed to help students socialse. These include discos and other social events. Two days a week there is a trip – sometimes within London and sometimes to another city.

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Students Experience Real London With St George International

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Language students attending St George International (SGI) school have been getting a taste of the real London in a series of guided cultural visits throughout the capital.

Staff at St George International (SGI) have taken advantage of the school’s enviable location between Oxford Street and Regent Street by organising outings for students to see some of the city’s festivals, events and attractions.

As one of the world’s great multicultural cities, London has a lot to offer language students studying St Georges German courses, as well as its Spanish, French and Italian programmes. SGI’s busy social programmers aim to ensure that students are able to enrich their learning by making new friends and absorbing new experiences.

This summer has been no exception, with a new group of Spanish teachers making the most of the 32C weather with a walking tour of the city. In a single week, meandering student groups visited the Tate Modern, a photo exhibition at the Museum of London, the Tower of London, the National Gallery, the British Museum, took a relaxing boat trip on the Thames and stopped for afternoon tea at Brown’s in St Martin’s Lane.

Student accommodation is all based in central London and allows students the chance to do some extra exploring with their new-found friends outside of school. Accommodation options include home stays, hotels, student residences and executive apartments.

Some students prefer to immerse themselves in the host culture by staying in family homes, all of which are inspected and selected by SGI according to strict criteria. Students seeking more independence and a chance to meet other students may go for one of the SGI-approved student residences. SGI also has a number of partner hotels and executive apartments in and around central London.

The staff at SGI can help with specific accommodation requests. For example, for students receiving Italian lessons London accommodation near Little Italy – a nickname applied to the western side of Clerkenwell, which has strong Italian connections that go back more than two centuries – might make for a more rewarding experience.

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Improve Your English In London This Summer

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Learning English is one of the most important skills a person can develop, and there’s clearly no better place to do it than in the capital city of the United Kingdom. Over the summer, UIC offers a variety of courses, catering for all abilities, in an unbelievably convenient central London location, as well as providing a countryside summer school for children, based in beautiful Ascot, Berkshire.

United International College offers students an opportunity to live in one of the most exciting, vibrant and busy capital cities in the world, at the same time as developing a crucial life skill. No matter how confident students feel about their English when they start a course at UIC, there is an option to suit them, in a diverse environment. UIC can also help to arrange homestay accommodation for students, meaning that they are completely immersed in the English language for as long as their course lasts.

Over the summer holidays, there is also an opportunity for children to embark upon an intensive language course. UIC’s residential English school is based in Ascot, Berkshire – a safe, small and idyllic countryside town that has quick and easy access to larger towns nearby, such as Bracknell, Reading, and of course, London. Catering for children aged 7 to 17, the facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, sports facilities (including swimming pools, tennis courts and acres of fields), as well as a modern theatre and performing arts complex. What all this means, then, is that there is something so suit everyone – whatever interests children studying at UIC may have.

UIC also provides an opportunity to gain experience working in communication radio. This course won UIC the 2011 British Council ELTon award for Innovation in Language Teaching, making it one of only two language schools to do so – something that really sets it apart.

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Creative child awards ‘Wizarday- when our stuff went away’ 2011 game of the year

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Over 100 moms, educators and child psychologists reviewed new products, on behalf of Creative Child Magazine, to judge one product to be the best product of the year. They chose Wizarday to be the best product of 2011 at the“kid`s board game & social skills/self discovery” category.

This award comes after a prestige book review by Jim Cox of Midwest Book Review: ‘‘Scheduled around a ghostly holiday (Halloween), the events of Wizarday lead to fun-filled games and routine -related deals that somehow lead to smooth operations of daily routines and increased family harmony. How does all this work? It really is best to read the book, besides, it‘s more fun that way!……Parents of preadolescents will love Wizarday but they may have to wait their turn to read it‘‘.

Filled with fun characters and silly names, Wizarday consists of a hilarious fiction storybook with 3 corresponding board and card games. Game 1 follows the story as players race around the board in search of their lost routine. In game 2 each player finds a proper room for his opinion. And game 3? A quick card game to play on the go.

Reading and playing helps families facilitate their understanding of routines, preparing tweens for responsible adolescence. Old family values with 21st century skills – communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.
Age 8+ ● $37.5

Since its debut, Wizarday was awarded “The Toy Man Editor Choice Award” and “The Toy Man Seal of Approval”, for high value of potential cognitive/critical skill growth and overall improvement in an individual or group. In addition, Wizarday book received a 5 star rating in the “American Chronicle” children book review by Rhonda Fischer.

Toys N Tayls was founded by Dr. Sarah Itzhaki and Steven Tobias, Psyc. Its goal is to bring health awareness to the home through fun experiences. Each product has a book and corresponding game or toy, which targets a different kind of personal challenge. Through humorous stories and games, children ages 5 and up learn how to face daily challenges and discover ways than can conquer their fears, doubts and problems.

Visit the award-winning ToysNTayls at toysntayls.com for more information.

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Advances in Technology See Breakthroughs in English Learning Tools

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Modern technologies in internet applications usher in a new age in learning development tools particularly in ESL training and teaching.

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Teachers and students alike are being given new opportunities in mastering the English language. What once began as a real-life and hands-on learning experience can now be accessed through a computer and an internet connection. While the traditional methods of teaching English as second language to students in a classroom still has its advantages, alternative learning packages are being introduced and explored to address certain limitations in learning.

One such example of technological advancement is the “English Interactive” ESL program. It is a full tutorial course being offered online and at the convenience of the teacher and student. Coming in with more than 100 hours of complete immersion in contemporary everyday situations, this online tool offers a virtual version of an English course. English skills are targeted and developed accordingly with separate sections for grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, speaking and final tests. Every skill level is carefully prepared by leading ESL teachers and experts so that each student is given a full comprehensive learning package according to his capabilities.

One of the advantages of the online tutorial course is the role playing options a student may engage in. He is able to choose a role that he would like to fulfill and then begins to perform a dialogue with a video head. The student can record their conversations as many times as he would like to, until the correct pronunciation is nailed. The online tutorial course serves to build up the confidence of the student as unlike in a classroom; he is able to go through lessons as many times as he needs to. There is no pressure or competition from other students in a class.

For a teacher, the online course offers maximum efficiency and practicality. Lesson guides are detailed and tracked down accordingly. Grades are recorded and computed electronically so there is little room for mistake. A teacher is also given the option to enroll in classes to sharpen their mastery of the English language further. Dubbed as Teacher Development Courses, they can enroll and log in at their most convenient time to advance their studies in teaching English. The program has been met with positive reviews by teachers and students alike.

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St George’s New Summer Language Options

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Specialist language school St George International (SGI) have this month introduced new flexible course structures and pricing options for those looking to learn a language. These new opportunities complement the school’s existing high quality choices for learning English and foreign languages.

For those with busy schedules to fit their language lessons around, SGI’s new nine hour course option enables students to study as and when they are able to take a lesson. In addition, St George International’s UK-wide range of native-speaking teachers means that students can enjoy learning at a broad range of locations. This means for those hoping to relocate to Spain and preparing by taking a Spanish course London is not the only place to learn.

This summer, learning a language for professional, academic or leisure purposes is also good value. Private one-to-one lessons are available at £28.00+VAT per hour for all learners. With SGI learners could practice their local language skills before going on holiday to many parts of Europe, from Germany to Portugal. After taking one of SGI’s French courses London, one of their main centres, is well-placed to take the Eurostar to France to practice with the locals. For trips further afield, courses are also taught in key global languages, from Arabic through to Mandarin Chinese.

Finally, St George International has also developed a selection of group offers so that those needing a little extra motivation can study with a friend or colleague. With this offer, students can study with one other friend and a teacher for£15.00+VAT per hour. With three learners and a teacher, prices are £12.00+VAT each!

These offers make it a good time to begin researching opportunities for one-to-one or group language lessons to fit around any lifestyle. Beginning to study a new language as a student, in time for the new autumn term, could be valuable for enhancing future career prospects. Professionals, many of whom are currently facing difficult job prospects and rising living costs, will also benefit from additional skills within their budget and timetable.

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Radio UIC By Students For Students

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London is the world’s centre of English language learning with thousands of international students moving to the capital each and every year. To cater for their needs there are many language schools available for students to study at across the city.

But with so much choice available and many schools offering very similar programmes and facilities, it can be difficult for individuals to decide where to study. For this reason, students are now searching for something extra special.

One such school is London UIC. Here students get the chance to get involved with and produce a radio programme. The innovative method of learning helps to inform students, provides extra English listening activities and can prove to be a lot more fun and engaging than standard textbook lessons.

Many students and teachers get the chance to contribute to the station and those studying the Communication Station course, which won the British Council ELTons award 2011 for Innovation in Language Teaching, focus a lesson per week on the station.

There are also podcasts made for students to download from the school’s official website. These audio guides give students the low-down on living and travelling in London and hugely inspire individuals to make the most of the stay whilst also improve their listening abilities. English natives can also study foreign languages at the school and soon there will be podcasts available in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese and Chinese.

As well as offering students innovative multimedia platforms with which to improve their English language learning, London UIC still offers everything that you would expect from a modern and well-regarded school. To understand more about what is on offer and what to expect, log on to the website for a range of informative videos about both the language school London and Ascot campuses.

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UIC University Foundation Course

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UIC offers to students from more than 50 countries around the world the chance to master the global language of our times, English. Located at the heart of the British capital, the school’s facilities help foreign students to familiarise themselves with London and explore the ins and outs of Europe’s most vibrant city.

UIC University Foundation Course
Apart from language courses for students and professionals, UIC has formed a joint foundation programme with St Mary’s University of Twickenham for students aiming to study at British universities. Based in idyllic Twickenham, the foundation course allows participants to study a wide variety of academic subjects, partly taught by St Mary’s academic staff. It’s an intensive 36 weeks programme, starting in September and finishing in June, whereas students equipped with a sufficient level of English may start in January. Finally, students who wish to complete an undergraduate degree at St Mary’s University are able to carry 30 first year credits, which is about 25% of the credits requirement for an academic year.

Prepare for English Language Exams
Students whose mother tongue is not English and aim to take an undergraduate course in an English-speaking country are required to sit an exam proving their ability to speak English fluently, such as IELTS and TOEFL. Tedious as it may be, the process of delving into the realm of a foreign language can be extremely rewarding and even fascinating, particularly when it comes along with a combination of listening, speaking, reading and writing assessments. Among the most prestigious exams that a student can prepare for at UIC London are IELTS, TOEIC and Cambridge First Certificate.

A City of Miracles and Wonders
A bustling city such as London offers a unique experience to students from all over the world, allowing them to explore not only their skills in English, but also their ability to communicate with their peers in a language different than their mother tongue and assimilate themselves in a new and challenging environment. It’s not rare for students and professionals to be asked to live and work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. In other words, for students aiming to boost their language skills in an English school London can be another type of school, bigger in size and full of temptations. Besides, UIC is located in Mortimer Road at central London, just a stone’s throw from the shopping frenzy of Oxford Circus and the characteristically British serenity of Regent Park.

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Learn A Language For Your Gap Year

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The summer is now here, and it’s official for some more than others. Many people have finished university and are set to spent the next few months relaxing and figuring out what they’re going to do with the rest of their life. A lot of peoples’answer is to go travelling.

Does this sound familiar to your? Well if you are looking to make an extended trip abroad in the next 12 months, it would be very worthwhile for you to learn the language of the place you’re going to. You don’t have to be fluent, just a simple conversational and general understanding can massively enhance your experience.

Look no further than St George International, with 50 years of experience and situated in central London – the school is held in extremely high regard. There are many different types of lessons to choose from to match your budget, desires and schedule.

The different languages available to learn include French, Italian, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Urdu, Hebrew, Greek and Swedish amongst others. So wherever you are choosing to travel to, there should be a course for you.

When you arrive in your new country you will be much more prepared and ready to deal with many different situations. Imagine the difference once you step off the plane, you’ll be able to hail a cab or catch public transport with ease. Then in the evenings you can talk to the waiting staff in restaurants, order things that you are familiar with and chat to locals.

This won’t just improve your time in your chosen destination, you will also be learning an invaluable life skill that could vastly enhance your career. Even for a completely unrelated job, the fact that your CV would say that you’ve studied another language is a massive benefit.

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St George International – Catering for All Students

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With thousands of foreign language students arriving in England this spring and summer, there can be no doubt each person will be propelled by different motives. Whether it is for future employment or pure enjoyment, each student is unique and individual. However, many language schools struggle to accommodate for this, by offering strict schedules and rigid learning structures. This is not the case with St George International.

As the city gears up for the royal wedding, St George International has adopted a schedule to allow its students to get the most out of this exciting and historic moment. The staff at the school have created a social programme for the entire week of the wedding, including guided visits and excursions to several famous royal locations. Students can go to see St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace, the Changing of the Guard, and the Queen’s Gallery. There is also a weekend excursion to Windsor Castle, where the Queen sometimes resides.

The theme is continued into the students’ learning diary. For those taking intensive courses, the afternoon sessions will be based on the theme of the royals and the wedding. Students will learn English through the discussion of, and engagement with, a key moment in British history.

The school prides itself on offering a number of things to its students:

The range of classes on offer at SGI schools will cater for a variety of students’ demands. These include General English, Business English, Academic English and private tuition. So, if you want to go on to do a job that requires English, socialise with native speakers, or study at a UK school or university, then St George International is likely to have a course to suit you.

SGI staff understand that for many students learning a language is one of many requirements that demand their time and attention. Therefore, SGI has a variety of helpful services to aid its students. For example, evening classes are offered to those who have a job during the daytime. Online learning and home tuition services reflect the priority the school places upon the tailoring of study for its students. Although when you think of French lessons London may not be the first place that comes to mind, St George International offers an excellent array of modern language courses at all its teaching centres.

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Forget The Coins, Mugs And T-Shirts – UIC Offers A Commemorative Royal Wedding Language Course

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It did not take long from the royal wedding announcement in November last year for commemorative mugs to appear, coins to be issued and T-shirts to be printed. On 29 April, when Prince William lifts the veil to kiss Kate, who will reveal her hair to be worn down according to latest reports, several lucky English students will be rather pleased they chose to bypass the usual array of tawdry trinkets and book themselves on a commemorative royal-wedding-themed English language course at UIC instead. Once the mug is chipped, the T-shirt faded and the coin lost behind the sofa, the benefits of this innovative course will remain.

The language school announced this innovative General English course earlier this year in February, and it has proved extremely popular with language students wishing to study English in the UK. Its popularity proves once again the hold over foreign visitors’ imaginations the royal family continues to have.

The course is just one of many highly innovative approaches to language learning UIC offers. The school’s reputation for innovation and excellence in language teaching was recognised earlier this year by the British Council. In February it was announced that UIC’s Communication Station course had won a British Council’s prestigious ELTon award. The course allows students to make and broadcast their own radio show as a focus for their language learning.

The royal wedding course promises to be equally as innovative and motivating for students. The course will help language learners to improve their General English while learning about the British royal family’s history and weddings. From Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church to secure a divorce to the all-too-public collapse of Charles and Di’s marriage, the course will use newspapers, history books and multimedia resources to use the social and cultural history of the royals as a stimulus for English language development. Classroom-based learning will be mixed with visits to important royal sites such as St Paul’s, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court. For students wanting to study a royal-themed English course London is the only place to do it.

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ESL Language Schools – Summer 2011

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ESL language schools’ announcement of new summer coursework is kicking off the spring and summer months with a little bit of French. Although spring is in full swing, ESL schools are looking toward the summer and preparing for their new coursework in Paris, Lyon and Montreux. Their programmes take into account not only the lesson plans but the living situation of their students, their proximity to major French and Swiss tourist sites and entertainment when not in class.

In Paris, their programme for young adults promises to entertain and teach teens in a relaxed and productive environment. For a teen studying in the summer months this kind of teaching philosophy is essential. Summer time is an important time for many students to refocus after an intense year of study. This programme allows them to do so without also subjecting them to the sometimes inevitable ‘brain drain’ of the summer. This is also termed summer learning loss and summarises what happens to student’s learning when they spend a summer holiday without any exposure to academics.

Learning French, or any language, is not just the pastime of children and teens. Adults can also seek out language course. ESL offers a couple programmes for these adults, one of which is in Montreux. This programme has benefited for the year-old studio accommodations offered as an alternative for couples and independent travellers. These studios have their own kitchen and bathroom and are not a home stay like is traditionally offered.

In its second year is the 50+ programme offered in Lyon, France. This programme allows people to experience French culture in one of the major cities in France. The school is conveniently located within the city near major tourist attractions and shopping centres.

Taking French courses in France make it easy to rapidly learn the language through immersion. Students are faced with real-life applications of their coursework and can ask pointed questions about how to use the language effectively in their day to day life. ESL is careful to construct their programmes so that their students are exposed to the famous sites and important areas near the cities where they study. Thus these programmes operate as both a holiday and a learning experience for the adventurous language learner. If you want a language summer school France can offer no better to adults and teens than ESL language schools.

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ESL French Summer Camps for Juniors and Teens

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ESL is proud to present some of the most prestigious French language programmes in Europe, hosted in several summer camps around the continent. All programmes are specially designed for juniors and teens who want to hone their skills in the French language.

What’s a ‘Bisou’ in French?

Ecole Suisse des Langues (ESL) is a leading provider of language summer camps for juniors from 8 to 14 years old and for teens between 13 and 17 years old. The French language is taught at several ESL summer camps in France, Germany and Switzerland. Besides, all programmes are adapted to the skills and existing knowledge of juniors and teenagers. Therefore, young students can explore the French language and use it in practice in their everyday life in order to communicate with their peers. For example, they can learn how to pronounce the word ‘bisou’, which is the french word for a kiss and in plural is a nice way to say goodbye!

Perhaps the best place for a student to practice his/her French in the summer is the cosmopolitan Cote d’Azur. Apart from that, there is also a french language school near Paris, and another one in the French-speaking Swiss city of Montreux. However, learning French in one of ESL’s camps is by no means a boring experience. There are amazing sport activities as well, such as horse riding, mini golf, sailing and mountain bike, and students can even learn everything they want to know about the world-famous french cuisine or take dance classes. As for the courses, students can choose between standard and intensive ones, depending on their age, level of fluency and ambition for a summer simply magnifique! Programmes start as early as in mid-April and run up to the end of October in the case of the study programme for teens in Leysin. All other programmes are available from the end of June 2011 up to mid-September. They last from 1 up to 4 weeks, with an additional week as an option.

French Summer Camps for Students over 50

Apart from programmes for juniors and teens, ESL recently launched a number of summer programmes for students over 50. Mature students can opt for the summer camp based in the headquarters of ESL in Montreux. Alternatively, they can study french in france, in a study centre based in Lyon.

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St George International Offer A Variety Of Language Courses This Spring

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After a tough year at work, university or college, millions of British people choose to trek over to Europe for a holiday in the summer months. This could just be a simple city break, a relaxing week by a swimming pool or an extended stay travelling though their country of choice.

If you are set to make a trip like this, it is recommended that you take some time to learn the language before you go. If you start this spring then by the summer you will be at a level where you can communicate with the natives, understand travel and use the media. St George International offer courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German which are perfect for these requirements.

Private Courses
Flexible for business-types with hectic schedules
You choose the location, time and intensity
One-on-one with your tutor
30 or 15 hours a week
1 and a half hours a day

Evening Classes
Easygoing and friendly environment
Small groups of 12 max per class
General English (pronunciation, listening, writing, reading)
Native teachers
1 lesson a week.

In-Company Group Courses
For staff of business and corporations
Teaching all aspects of the language including specific business vocabulary and language
Lesson at your place of work or premises of your choice
90 minutes a week
12 weeks
All levels

Study Abroad
Studying in the native country is fun and generally the most productive way to learn
Many courses across Europe in: Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Salamanca, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Florence, Milan, Rome, Montpellier, Nice, Paris and Vichy.

About St George International
Established in 1962, SGI offer language courses for everyone. It was created to satisfy a growing demand from like-minded quality oriented language schools and entrepreneurs throughout the world. If you’re looking for French or italian courses london based or Spanish or german courses london, SGI offer unbeatable variety, experience, expertise and great competitive prices.

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Escape the City with Language in Group

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The Easter language course run by the Language in Group team allows foreign students to study and practise English in South Devon. The school in Totnes is situated close to areas of both natural beauty and historical significance. From a stable learning environment to living with a local family, this course enables students to test their English fluency to the maximum, and take away some memorable experiences as well. With the majority of language schools across the country being located within urban areas, this course provides a completely different situation to stimulate the learners.

From Monday 18th April to Friday 29th April students at the Totnes Language School in South Devon can enjoy a full activities programme for £896. The highlights of the English Junior Easter Course include:

Small and manageable classes. Language in Group recognises that learning a language in a small and crowded classroom is not a pleasurable activity. For this reason the school aims to keep class numbers to a minimum and to maximise the attention that each student receives. Flexibility. Students can opt for an 18 or 24 hour learning week, according to their needs.

Help with accommodation. Language in Group English courses views the time outside the classroom as being equally as valuable as the time within. Therefore, they provide assistance to house its students in a local family home. Enabling the student to taste the local food, to learn colloquial English expressions and idioms, to observe cultural differences, and also for the company of friendly home provides; the homestay option is a popular choice.

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Swami Balendu criticizes Baba Ramdev in an open letter to him

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In one of his latest blog posts Swami Balendu, who describes himself as ‘former guru’, addresses Baba Ramdev, the popular Indian yoga teacher, business owner and politician. In the direct manner which prevails in his complete blog, Swami Balendu elaborates why he and, in his opinion, millions of Indian people, have doubts on who Baba Ramdev actually is and what his aims are.

“People don’t understand him anymore. Is he a Sanyasi ? A yoga teacher? Is he a businessman? Or is he a politician?” asks the author of the letter, Swami Balendu, who in his blog post gives examples of Ramdev’s contradictive behavior.

“There are people doubting his own financial situation, questioning his political direction and agenda and even asking for investigations into his past. He accuses the Congress party of corruption while he himself gives donations to the opposition party, the BJP. Publicly however he has nothing to do with that party. Why does he hide his support? Another loud question by many is: Are you still a Sanyasi, Baba Ramdev?”

Before Baba Ramdev’s planned protest on the Ramleela Ground in Delhi on the 23 rd March, Swami Balendu explains the Baba in detail how he himself has created such questions in people’s minds. Swami Balendus himself has, after more than three years of isolated meditation in a cave, left the life and profession of a guru. He explains this change with the feeling that ‘nobody is higher or lower than anybody else’. He is now a married businessman and additionally running children charity projects in Vrindavan , India .

This is not the first blog entry in his ‘online diary’ in which Swami Balendu questions the new and old gurus of India . In his outspoken manner he doesn’t mince matters when he writes about the magic tricks of Sathya Sai Baba, the escapades of the ‘Sex Swami’ Nithyananda, the sexual harassment and rape charges against Jagadguru Kripalu and his disciple Prakashananda or the strange religious habits of the devotees of ISKCON.

His letter to Baba Ramdev is the latest of such attempts to reveal more about hidden activities and sometimes even unlawful actions of India ‘s so-called religious leaders and gurus. When asked about his aim, Swami Balendu tells: ‘I hope when I write about them, it helps people to realize their own responsibilities and helps them go their own ways instead of blindly following a guru who is only seeking power and wealth using the pretext of religion and God!’

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uCertify’s Big Spring Sale – Save Upto 43%

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uCertify, is offering truly green savings in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and Spring! Get any 3 IT certification test PrepKits for just $219.99.

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Benefits to Learning a Language Abroad

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When planning out careers, many people choose to study a subject or path that coincides directly with what they aspire to be, such as an engineer, teacher or journalist. Children often grow up believing that as students, they should be focused solely on learning about what it is they have envisioned for themselves as careers. What people should not forget about, and what they should also value, is learning languages.

In today’s global economy and connected world, it is near imperative to speak at least two languages proficiently. Many individuals entering the job market or starting careers are prepared for the global marketplace and have studied to the point of fluency a couple or more languages. Many employers look to see whether a potential candidate is bilingual. While it might not rule some individuals out of certain jobs, those who boast bilingualism, or are trilingual or more, often see wage or salary boosts because of their language skills. Many people, however, find it difficult to learn a new language. For those in Europe, St George International is a language school that offers a variety of language courses.

Through St George International, students can have the opportunity to study foreign languages one-on-one with a tutor or in an academic class setting, all of which can take place in the European country where the language is spoken. This way, students can learn the language in an academic setting, and then go out in the city to practice what they are learning while on the street or with friends. This immersion reinforces what students are learning and gives them a full, well-rounded learning environment. All SGI teachers, across all European countries where they are based, are native speakers. With SGI, students can learn Spanish in Spain, French in France, Italian and Italy and German in Germany. Cities where St George International operates partner schools include Barcelona, Salamanca, Madrid, Malaga, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, Vichy, Florence, Milan, Rome, Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich. Students can take St Georges French courses or St Georges Spanish courses.

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Variety Is The Spice Of Language Learning

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The Language in Group today claimed that the secret to the successful teaching of English as a foreign language was variety. The complex and varied demands of international students wishing to study English in the UK and Ireland today means that success must lie in catering for the many and varied objectives of students.

With more than 40 years’ experience of the changing face of language learning the directors of the Language in Group have seen the sector develop and mature. Along the way there has been much recognition of the innovative approaches the schools in the Group have adopted – including the accolade of being the first school to receive a British Council award for innovation in English language teaching. Whilst innovative approaches and excellence in teaching remain core goals the Language in Group today commented that what international students most needed was a variety of approaches to teaching English to meet their many and varied needs and goals. It is because there is no such thing as a typical international student that the language school’s provisions must be varied and multiple. Variety is the spice of language learning.

The range and approach of courses available within the Group has never been broader ranging from cultural experience holidays, where teaching may take place informally in a museum or day-trip out, to intensive exam-based courses, where more traditional classroom-based methods are used. Work-experience modules allow students to focus their language learning vocationally whilst IELTS courses help students prepare for further academic study. There are courses aimed specifically at the mature student and provision is made for those studying with families. The Group can now provide English language teaching courses for teachers looking to pick up on best practice.

Variety is also provided in the choice of where to study, and where to live whilst you study. The Language in Group offers schools based in a choice of three radically differing locations: London, Dublin or Totnes. The “variety is the spice” approach also includes the options open to students regarding where they live. Younger students may prefer the security of a homestay, whilst others may wish to rub shoulders with fellow students in hostels and apartments. Families can even have self-contained cottages.

The Language in Group is committed to providing a variety of courses, approaches, locations and accommodation to meet the increasingly complex needs, demands and goals of international students studying English. For them variety is the spice of language learning. Whether students study in a Language in Group London school, or one in Totnes or Dublin the same varied approach is offered. The Group provide language learning experiences that are as varied as students’ needs.

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