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Accredited by the

British Council and the

ISI, we offer a range

of high quality English

courses at affordable

rates. Learn English

with us and youll get

individual attention

and expert tuition in

a caring and supportive

environment. We knowyoull enjoy studying

with us. The English

Studio is registered with

the Home Office as a

Tier 4 Sponsor.

The English Studio

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Holborn House113 High HolbornLondon WC1V 6JQ

Holborn tube

1 Catton Street

London WC1R 4ABHolborn tube

19 Bloomsbury SquareLondon WC1A 2NS

Holborn tube

Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 9759Fax: +44 (0)20 7430 2629

Contents

01. Why us?02. Our location03. Great teachers

04. Our courses04.1 General English04.2 Intensive English04.2 Business English04.3 Exam Preparation

04.3 One-to-One04.4 Online Lessons04.4 English & Work04.4 Junior Summer School

05. Social scene06. Hidden London07. Student experiences

08. Accommodation08.3 London Home Stay Residences Hostels Long-term stay

09. How to enrol Useful information

When you arrive

10. Notes

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1.Why us?1. Were accreditedby the British Council& the ISITheir marques are displayed in thisbook. Were very proud of this.

2. Were in the heartof LondonStudy with us and one of the worldsmost exciting and tolerant cities is rightoutside your front door. We have threeteaching centres in Londons popularWest End.

3. We offerunbeatable valueOur courses are unbelievablyaffordable for an accredited, centralLondon language school.

4. We have greatteachers

We make sure our teachers have therequired qualifications andexperience. We make sure theyare nice too.

5. We help you findsomewhere to liveTheres nothing more stressful thantrying to work out where to live. Relax.

We offer a range of accommodation tosuit all budgets and all tastes.

6. We have excellentcoursesIn our courses, we dont just want toteach you English, we want to makeEnglish a language youll love and use

with confidence. Our teachers workhard to make every lesson relevantand inspiring. And theres a course for

you, whatever your level or your goals.

7. We have friendlyefficient staffFriendliness is not a desirable qualityin our staff... its an absolute must have.Everyone who works at The EnglishStudio is dedicated to making sure youget the most out of your time in London both from your course and from thisexciting city.

8. We have greatfacilities

All of our permanent centres aredesigned for the best possiblelearning experience, includinginteractive whiteboards.

9. We have a freemonthly newsletterOur monthly newsletters includecompetitions, great offers, adviceand support. Its the best way to makesure you get the most out of yourtime here.

10. We havefree high-speedinternetBeing a long way from home is a lotof fun. But sometimes you might feela little homesick. Fortunately, all ourschools have high-speed wirelessinternet access. Completely free.

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I made so many great friends

while I was studying withThe English Studio in London.It was great to practise myEnglish with them too.Tomomi YukoJapan

02.Our locationStudy with us in one ofthe worlds most excitingand tolerant cities. Ourschools are in Holborn,in the heart of London.

HolbornHolborn is minutes from the worldfamous Covent Garden Market, whichis a must-visit. A bit touristy, but still well

worth it.

The amazing Royal Opera House isa short walk from our front door,as is the English National Opera.Theatre Land is a bit further, but still

very walkable. Every year, legendary

stars like Kevin Spacey and Jude Lawappear on the London stage. Manyof the worlds leading playwrights havetheir premieres here.

Cinemas? There are loads. Take yourpick. As for restaurants? Wed needa whole new section as there are somany. Rest assured there are eatingspots to suit every taste and everybudget.

LondonAs the worlds cultural capital and theplanets most visited metropolis, Londonis truly the Queen of Cities. In tandem

with New York, it is the centre of worldfinance and has the fifth-largestmetropolitan area GDP on Earth andthe largest in Europe.

But you dont need statistics to knowwhy London is so great, do you? Can

you even remember a time whenyou hadnt heard about London? Andwhat do you think of when you hearthe name? Well, everyone has theirown answer to that question: the reddouble-decker buses, the Victorian fogof Sherlock Holmes, the annual tennisbanquet of Wimbledon, the splendourand pageantry of our Royalcelebrations, the finest theatre andshows this side of Broadway, ourpassion for fashion, Swinging London,the Beatles at Abbey Road, themuseums and galleries which are theenvy of the world, the theatre of dreamsthat is Wembley Stadium, the coolnessof Camden Town, the charm of NottingHill the list just goes on and on and

we havent even mentioned Hyde Park,the London Eye or Big Ben!

But London is so much more than allof that. The energy and excitement ofthe city is simply impossible to put into

words. When youre here you justknow youre at the centre of the worldand thats why those of us who live herenever want to leave. We are London,

we are proud; we keep calm andwe carry on. Come visit us and seefor yourself!

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3.Great teachersWe want you to havea brilliant time when

you study with us.So while we makesure all our teachershave the required

qualifications, wemake sure theyrenice too.

The art of teachingTeaching English is a delicate balanceof skill, intuition, careful planning andempathy. It requires patient, smart andexperienced people to do it well. Andthese are the type of people that youllhave teaching you at The EnglishStudio. Simply put, our teachers loveteaching. Its a massive thrill for them

when a student finally gets it.

Our teachers are committed,passionate and professional. Combinetheir skill with the latest resources andteaching technology, includinginteractive whiteboards, and youreguaranteed a memorable learningexperience.

We tailor each course to suit youBefore you arrive, or on your firstday, well do a simple assessment of

your language level. It sounds scary.It isnt. But it is very important. It helpsus make sure we select the perfectclass for you one with students atthe same level as you. This way theclasses arent too hard. Or too easy.

And as each course has been speciallydesigned for students at that level,our excellent teachers will help you tobecome fluent as quickly as possible.Hurrah!

How we teach We believe learning should be fun. Thats why we try to make

our lessons interactive anddynamic. You learn better when

youre having fun. Each week, youll study grammar,vocabulary and pronunciation.

Youll also practise reading, writing,listening and speaking skills.

Well tell you what youre going

to learn at the start of each class. Well always teach you language

that is useful in real life. Well give you homework several times a week and correct it. Well correct your spoken and written mistakes. Well give you regular tests on whatyouve learned.

Well answer any questions youhave and give you individualhelp.

Well choose materials from manydifferent books and resources notjust one course book.

We give you one-to-one attentionOur teachers dont just stand in front ofthe class. They get down amongst

you and talk to you individually.Person-to-person. Weve found its thequickest way to learn. (And its easier toask questions when you know the restof the class arent listening.)


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04.Our coursesWe want you to enjoy learning Englishas much as we enjoy teaching it! Andwe make sure the English we teachyou in our classes is relevant anduseful to you outside the classroom.

As with all our English courses, we teachto a high standard and you will be ina class that deserves its British Counciland ISI accreditation. The lessons areimaginative and structured to allow

maximum time to learn and practisenew language.

You will build your English vocabularyand learn colloquial English, idiomsand grammar to help you be as fluentas possible. We will also focus onphonology to help you improve youraccent. Our skilled and friendlyteachers use a variety of teachingmethods to make sure that youll alwaysbe challenged. But if you get stuck,theyre there to help.

All our courses are specially designedto make the most of learning English inone of the greatest cities in the world.

Books & resourcesWe use interesting textbooks, videos,games and group activities to shareand practise how English is used bynative English speakers every day.But remember, if you are studying withus for one month or more you MUST buythe correct book for your chosen Englishcourse. You can buy the book for yourcourse from the reception in Holborn

when you arrive. Course books usuallycost 20 - 25.

Language assessmentYour level of English is assessed beforeyou start the course so that we canplace you in a class that will bemanageable, but at the same timechallenge you to improve your English.

After you enrol, take the onlineplacement test: www.englishstudio.com/placement_test/

Your enrolment test will tell us moreabout your level of English. Well thenallocate you to a certain class, whichis assigned a certain colour. The coloursystem is a great way for you to knowexactly how youre improving as youfollow the course and move from onelevel to the next.

In assessing your level, we dont just lookat your score on the level test. We wantto find out what exactly you want toachieve from your time with us.

We recognise that you are an individualand you have a specific set of needs.

If you tell us what they are, well knowhow to help you better. And just as agardeners work doesnt end when theyplant the flowers, our assessment of

you continues regularly throughoutthe course.

General English CoursesOur General English Courses are forstudents of all levels of English: fromcomplete beginners to advancedspeakers. No matter how much youalready know, all of our General EnglishCourses will help you to speak Englishbetter and more fluently.

Intensive English CoursesOur Intensive English Courses will fasttrack you to communicating easilyand confidently in English. We use fun,innovative and interactive teachingstyles to help you achieve your fullpotential quickly.

Business English CoursesThe Business English Course will give

you the confidence to work with Englishspeaking colleagues, clients andsuppliers. Our course allows you to studyand practise the examination skillsfor the Cambridge Business EnglishCertificates (BEC).

Exam Preparation CoursesIf youre studying for any of theCambridge ESOL examinations, ourspecial Exam Preparation Courses willgive you the skills and the practice that

you need to succeed. Our practicaland fun teaching style will ensure that

you excel in your exams.

One-to-One CoursesIf you want to improve your English veryquickly, or want to learn English fora specific reason, then we recommendour One-to-One English Classes. Likea tailors suit from Savile Row, ourteachers adapt their programmesand styles specifically to your particularneeds and learning style in order tohelp you achieve your goals quickly.

English & Work ProgrammeThe English & Work programme isdesigned for students who want tospend time in the United Kingdom toimprove their language skills and

widen their cultural horizons in paidand unpaid work placements. This isonly available to EU students.

Online LessonsIf you cant find the right English teacher

for you where you live, dont worry! Themiracle of modern technology makesit possible for us to conduct one-to-oneclasses anywhere in the world with you

via Skype.

Junior Summer School (12-17 year-olds)We have over 15 years experience inteaching English and you simply wontfind an English Summer School inLondon that is better value for money.It is a safe, fun and unforgettableexperience for all 12 to 17 year-olds.

All of our teachers have special trainingto teach young learners.

Minimum ageThe minimum age to be acceptedon any English Studio course is 16

years-old. Please note that 16 and 17year-olds accepted onto the course willbe treated as adult students. The EnglishStudio is fully compliant with currentlegislation regarding the teaching ofunder-18s.

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4.Our General English Courses arefor people of all levels of English, fromcomplete beginners to near-nativespeakers. No matter how much youalready know, all of our GeneralEnglish Courses will teach you tospeak English better and morefluently.

Well develop your practicalcommunication skills, with special

emphasis on speaking, pronunciationand listening. Our skilled and friendlyteachers use a variety of teachingmethods to make sure that you getplenty of practice. We want you to enjoylearning English as much as we enjoyteaching it! And we want the Englishthat we teach you in our classes tobe relevant and useful outside theclassroom.

As with all our English courses, weteach to an exceptionally highstandard and you will be in a classthat deserves its British Council and ISIaccreditation.

General English 15The lessons on our General English 15Course are imaginative and structuredto allow maximum time to learn andpractise new language.

You will build your English vocabularyand learn colloquial English, idiomsand grammar to help you be as fluentas possible. We use interestingtextbooks, videos, games and groupactivities to share and practise howEnglish is used by native Englishspeakers every day.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 15Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00or 12:00-15:15 or 15:15-18:30includes a 15 minute break

General English 20This course is for you if you want togenerally improve your English, but

want even more practice with yourconversation skills both talking andlistening. Our General English 20Courses are for people of all levels ofEnglish who want to add an extra houra day of conversation practice totheir course.

Your level of English will be assessedbefore you start the course, so thatwe can place you in a class thatwill be manageable, but which willalso challenge you to improve

your English.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 20Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00plus 1 hour conversation or writingincludes 2 x 15 minute breaks

Conversation ClassesOur English Conversation Classes area great way to get some extra talktime. They take place every day andlast for an hour. You can either top up

your General English class by addingan extra hour of conversation a day,or just drop in for an hour a day nomatter what other course youre doing

with us.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 5Class times Mon-Fri: 12:15-13:15

04.Our Intensive English Courses willfast track you to communicatingeasily and confidently in English.We use fun, innovative and interactiveteaching styles to help you achieveyour full potential quickly. If your timein the UK is limited, but you reallywant your English to get much better,then you can choose one of ourintensive courses, which arespecifically designed to accelerate

your improvement. Are they hardwork? Yes. Do they produce greatresults? Oh yes!

Intensive English 25For the Intensive English 25 lessons

we use interesting text books, videos,games and group activities to shareand practise how English is used bynative English speakers every day.

An extra hour a day of writing practiceplus an extra hour a day ofconversation will soon have youcomfortably conversing.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 25Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-14:30includes 3 x 15 minute breaks

Intensive English 30If youre serious about improving yourEnglish fast then Intensive English is theoption for you. With this option you getto attend a General English Courseand add another daily three-hourcourse of your choice. You might wantto use the extra three hours to improve

your general skills, or maybe youwant to focus on Business English or onpreparing for a specific CambridgeEnglish exam.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 30Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00plus 12:00-15:15 or 15:15-18:30each session includes

a 15 minute break

The Business English Course will giveyou the confidence to work or starta business with English-speakingcolleagues, clients and suppliers.Our course allows you to study andpractise the exam skills forthe Cambridge Business EnglishCertificates (BEC).

In order to succeed in the modernworld of business, you need to be able

to communicate effectively using thespecific language required in abusiness environment. A specific setof skills relating to business is essentialfor anyone hoping to make their careerin the world of international business.Our Business English Course willprovide you with those skills.

Business EnglishOur Business English classes focus onthe language skills that you will needin everyday business situations:

Conducting business overthe telephone

Writing business letters and emails Negotiating Attending meetings Writing reports

We cover business vocabulary forareas such as marketing, businessadministration, finance andE-commerce.

Your level of English will be assessedbefore you start the course, so that wecan place you in a class that will bemanageable, but which will alsochallenge you to improve yourBusiness English.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 15Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00includes a 15 minute break

General English Intensive English Business English


Academic Year PlusIf you want to spend the best part ofa year studying English, but would alsolike a few weeks off to explore theUK and practise your new languageskills, then this is a great option. Our

Academic Year Plus Courses begin inJanuary, April and September. Youmust take eight weeks holiday duringJuly and August.

Class size:22Weekly class hours: 15Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00Course duration: 48 weeksincludes a 15 minute break

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4. 04.If youre studying for any of theCambridge ESOL examinations, ourspecial English Exam PreparationCourses will give you the skills andthe practice that you need tosucceed. Our practical and funteaching style will help you to excelin your exams.

We are sure that any course you dowith us will improve your English, but

wouldnt it be great to leave the UK witha world-recognised qualification inEnglish? The Cambridge suite ofEnglish language exams are amongthe most respected in the world andcan open doors for you when yourcourse finishes. At The English Studio,

we have a proven track record ofsuccessfully preparing people forCambridge exams.

Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPEExam PreparationOur Cambridge Exam PreparationCourses are an intensive preparationfor all elements of these CambridgeESOL examinations.

Whether you want to sit theCambridge First Certificate in English(FCE), the Cambridge Certificate in

Advanced English (CAE) or theCambridge Certificate of Proficiencyin English (Cambridge CPE) our classes

will give you the support and practicethat you need. The English Studio isaccredited by the British Council toprepare students for the CambridgeESOL examinations. Course duration:

we recommend 12 weeks minimum tobenefit from this course.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 15Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00or 12:00-15:15 or 15:15-18:30each session includes

a 15 minute break

Cambridge IELTS Exam PreparationOur Cambridge IELTS PreparationCourses include intensive practice inthe examination techniques that you

will have to master to get the IELTSscore you need. Your teacher will give

you detailed feedback throughout thecourse on how you can improve ineach technique.

You will have sessions that focus onyour listening, your speaking, yourreading and your writing skills to give

you plenty of practice for the four partsof the examination. Your preparation

will also include essay writing, fluentand accurate speaking, as well asdescribing and interpreting graphsand charts.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 15Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00or 12:00-15:15 or 15:15-18:30

includes a 15 minute break

Cambridge IELTS ExamPreparation PlusThis is the course for you if you wanta more intensive preparation for

your IELTS exam with an extra houreach day dedicated to writingpractice. If youre preparing for eitherthe General IELTS exam or the

Academic IELTS exam we can helpyou make the most of yourpreparation time.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 20Class times Mon-Fri: 08:45-12:00plus 1 hour writingincludes a 15 minute break

Focus on WritingThis course is designed to offer youextra practice in writing. It isparticularly useful for students takingthe Cambridge First Certificate inEnglish (FCE), the CambridgeCertificate in Advanced English (CAE)and the IELTS exams. But even if yourenot taking one of the Cambridgeexams it will help you to practisea variety of writing skills and styles.

Youll be challenged in this class towrite in a variety of styles for a varietyof different situations. This means youllget to build your vocabulary while alsopractising the different tones andsentence constructions that differenttypes of writing need.

Class size:Max 22Weekly class hours: 5Class times Mon-Fri: 13:30-14.30

Cambridge & IELTS Exam Fees FCE - 105 CA E - 110 CPE - 116 IELTS - from 125 (depending onExam Centre).These exam fees are valid until July2013 and are subject to change.

If you want to improve your Englishvery quickly, or want to learn Englishfor a specific reason then werecommend our One-to-One EnglishClasses. Our teachers adapt theirprogrammes and styles to help youachieve your goals quickly.Each set of One-to-One sessions will bedesigned by your teacher specificallyfor you - the only student in the class.

Your teacher will consider your levelof English, what youre interested in,what you want to achieve, and howyou learn best. Then they will plan yourcourse around that.

You might want to focus on developingyour practical communication skills,your writing or grammar, or ondeveloping situation-specific skills orbuilding your vocabulary for aparticular industry. Well find interestingand relevant course materials that

will be used in our sessions to help youacquire the English language skills thatare important to you.

Class size:Just youWeekly class hours: FlexibleClass times Mon-Fri: Flexible

If you cant find the right Englishteacher for you where you live, dontworry! The miracle of moderntechnology makes it possible for usto conduct one-to-one classesanywhere in the world with you viaSkype. Imagine not having to movefrom the comfort of your living room,just turn on your computer or tabletand class can begin!

Our online one-to-one classes areespecially tailored to meet your needs.Maybe you want to improve yourpronunciation - or perhaps you needexpert help in preparing for aCambridge exam, or a job interview.They are also flexible enough to fitaround your timetable. You justarrange with your teacher which timesuits you and your new life as acyberstudent can begin!

Class size:Just youWeekly class hours: FlexibleClass times Mon-Fri: Flexible

The English and Work programme isdesigned for students who want tospend time in the United Kingdomto improve their language skills andwiden their cultural horizons byparticipating in paid and unpaidwork placements. This is onlyavailable to EU students.

Apart from the English lessons thiscourse provides a job leading

service supplied by our partner LondonAgency Service, which will offer:

Help preparing your CV for

job applications, Preparation for job interviews, Organisation of up to eight job

interviews with employers.

We have successfully placed a lot ofpeople in jobs thanks to this service.Examples of jobs and types ofsalaries include:Chambermaids162-175 per weekThis position requires a basic levelof English.Receptionists200-235 per weekThis position requires experience, goodpresentation, high level of English andother languages are preferred.Waiters and Waitresses165-200 per weekMedium/high level of English and someexperience. This is the most popular jobin terms of demand and availability(dont forget the possibility of good tips!).Sales Assistants170-235 per weekHigh level of English, good presentation

and experience. More demand in themonths before the sales and Christmas.Fast Food Sales Attendants170-190 per weekMedium level of English, this jobrequires flexible hours.Washing-up & Kitchen Porters135-175 per weekLow level of English, hard workand long hours.

Thinking of sending your childrento an English Summer School? There isonly one place to send them, London.And there is only one school to sendthem to. Ours. Why? Well, instead ofgiving you one reason, well give youthree: We are accredited by theBritish Council and ISI, our teachersmake learning fun and they getamazing results.

We have over 15 years experience inteaching English, we have teachersspecially-trained to maximise younglearners language potential and

you simply wont get a better price.All our teachers have criminal recordchecks, and our children are underconstant supervision both inside andoutside the classroom. Whats more,the comfortable accommodation weprovide is in a leafy suburban Londonneighbourhood, within easy reachof the school by public transport.

We offer both friendly host familiesand residential accommodation.

One of the great things about studyingwith us is that its really easy to get tothe sights, while staying in a safe partof London. The British Museum, TheLondon Eye, Camden Town, theyre all

within reach. And of course, internet isfree so staying in touch with everyoneat home doesnt cost anything!Our Young Learners CourseCo-ordinator has devised aprogramme of study and culture thatmakes every childs experience ofour great city unforgettable. Maybethats why so many of our Summer

students return the following year.

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5.Great social sceneEvery week, sightseeing,cultural and leisureactivities are organised.Obviously the mostimportant thing aboutthese activities is that

they help you practiseyour new-foundEnglish-speaking skills.

But dont worry. Like everything atThe English Studio, we make sure itsfun too. And we make sure theressomething for everyone. For example,

you may not want to sit through a playby Samuel Beckett but a fun musicallike Billy Elliot might be right up yourstreet. Well try to make sure theyreboth available.

If you want to get your dancing

shoes on, we can sort you out withdiscounted prices for clubs like Pacha.

We even arrange guided walks aroundLondon for as little as five pounds. Andif your budget is really tight, dont worry,because in our newsletter and socialprogramme, we also make sure to let

you know about the cool London eventsthat are free!

Please note that some activitiesfrom our social scene may be runby trusted and carefully selectedEnglish Studio partner agencies.

We have our own freemonthly newsletter

At the start of every month, you willreceive an eNewsletter. Withcompetitions, great offers, money offcourses, advice and support, its thebest way to make sure youre gettingthe most out of your time here. And likealmost everything else on this page,its free!

www.englishstudio.com/newsletter

We look after youTheres always lots to learn when youreliving in a new city. Well help with: Local information Opening a bank account Registering with a doctor Finding accommodation Getting a student discount

travelcard Finding a job General immigration advice

(We have a qualified OISC advisor) Changing your course

We have a free Film ClubOur Film Club has hundreds of brilliantDVDs for you to borrow. And theyre allcompletely free. From classics likeCitizen Kane to obscure gems likeMade in Britain. Of course, watchingfilms at home with friends is a funand cheap night in. But theres aninvaluable side effect. Watching DVDsin English gives you a great ear for thelanguage. See? Even when were not

there, were still teaching you! Thatsdedication for you.

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6.Ok, so you know thatThe English Studio is rightin the heart of London,with world famousattractions like TheBritish Museum,Shaftesbury Avenue,

Covent Garden andCamden Town righton our doorstep.However, at The EnglishStudio we areconnoisseurs of all thehidden jewels in the city,the places which areonly known to those inthe know. Here are afew examples of somemust-see places all ofwhich are no more thana hop, skip and jumpfrom The English Studio!

Bradleys Spanish Bar42-44, Hanway StreetW1T 1UTFive minutes walk from our frontdoor is Hanway Street; a curved lanethat is used by Cockney cabbieslooking for a short cut between OxfordStreet and Tottenham Court Road.It also boasts some really cool vintage

vinyl shops and one or two Spanishrestaurants. But its this bar which has

been a big favourite among LondonsBohemian community since theswinging 60s and has a wonderfully

warm and friendly atmosphere. An oldstyle jukebox has a selection of classictracks from the last five decades(literally not one bad record on there)and best of all, if youre Spanish anda little homesick a great selectionof Spanish beers on tap.

Sicilian AvenueWC1ALondons architecture is one of thecitys main treasures because of itsincredible variety. From the classicsplendour of Saint Pauls and

Westminster to cutting-edge skyscraperslike The Shard, were spoilt for choicehere! Just around the corner fromour school is Sicilian Avenue, apedestrianised shopping and diningthoroughfare designed in 1910 byRoger Worley to emulate the Italianstyle. From the Corinthian columns tothe charming terrazza-style cafs thatline the avenue, and the splendidarchitectural features to savour when

you look up, (By the way, if youre alover of fine buildings you shouldalways look up in London), this

terracotta-dressed oasis is the perfectspot to stop and watch the worldgo by.

Pied Bull YardWC1A 2JRAs youre walking towards our centrein Bloomsbury Square, you could

very easily walk past this little alleyopening, but youd be missing a treat.

Why? Well, this is the entrance to PiedBull Yard, which is one of Bloomsburysgreat concealed treasures. In additionto the contemporary art galleries, youhave the caf of the world-famousCordon Bleu school, where the GordonRamsays and Heston Blumenthalsof the future are learning andhoning their yummy craft. Not only that,but you also have The London ReviewBookshop, which is a bibliophiles

paradise: friendly, knowledgeable staffare always on hand to help you findexactly what you need (and if yourelucky, they might even sell you one ofthe copies that many authors makea point of signing for them.)

Lincolns Inn FieldsWC2AWalk out the front door of our Holborncentre, cross the road and after a 30

second stroll through the alley knownas Gate Street, you will find yourselfin Lincolns Inn Fields, Londons largestpublic square. At one end is thegorgeous Lincolns Inn. It looks a bit likea scaled-down version of Hogwarts(and in fact, Lincolns Inn Fieldsfeatures in the Harry Potter films asit was the location of 12 GrimmauldPlace, the home of Sirius Black).

And if the weather isnt nice enoughto join the multitude of lawyers fromthe Inns and students from the nearbyLondon School of Economics baskingon the grass, you can always pop intoanother less-celebrated gem, Sir JohnSoanes Museum, a maze-like Aladdinscave at number 13...

The Horse HospitalHerbrand Street and ColonnadeWC1If youre any way interested in theavant garde, the cutting edge and theunderground arts, this really is amust-visit place. Its tucked away ina charming cobbled mews only fiveminutes walk from the front door ofThe English Studio. Regular exhibitions,talks and screenings of documentaries

and film buff fare that you wont catchat the multiplex all add up to making itworth your while to saunter up fromthe school and check it out. For regularupdates on whats going on, visit:

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7.We know that TheEnglish Studio is oneof the best places inLondon to study English.But dont take our wordfor it. Read what ourformer students have

to say.

Name: Catalina Coley Age: 31 From:Colombia I like to think that I am

going places. Before I cameto the UK, I set up my own clothingcompany in Colombia. I realised verysoon that in order to grow my businessin the way I want to I would have to dobusiness with people from lots ofdifferent markets. Of course the United

States is where most of my clients arebased, but Id been to the States a fewtimes before and Id always dreamedof coming to London.

I love it here! Every day there issomething new and exciting for meto see, hear or taste. The best thingabout living here is meeting so manydifferent people from all over the worldand I have found this fascinating.They say that travel, broadens themind well thats certainly true inLondons case.

The English Studio is great because notonly do the teachers give usexcellent lessons which will help uspass our exams, but they also teach usreal English that we are likely to hearor likely to need in our daily lives in thecity. This has helped me so much inintegrating and enjoying my time here.

I would advise anyone whosthinking of coming to study English inLondon to come to The English Studio.My English has improved by twoCEFR levels since Ive been hereand Ive also made some great friends.

Name: Nazife Imeri Age: 24 From:Austria A friend recommended

the English Studio to meand from the moment I arrived I knewI wouldnt be disappointed. The staff atreception were very helpful and theyreally made a great effort to help me.They answered all my questions (andI had a lot of questions to ask!) thismade me feel both very welcome and

very comfortable.

When I went to my first class, therewas a great atmosphere, but moreimportant than that, I started to noticequite quickly that I was really learninga lot. This is crucial to me because if Imgoing to join a Cambridge ExamPreparation Course, then I need toknow that the teacher is an expert whoreally knows what they are talkingabout and that I am being preparedfor success! I feel this very strongly with

my teacher

Right now, I am getting ready todo the the CAE back home in Austria.This exam is essential for me because,I want to work in the field of privatebanking and when Im applying forjobs, having a world-recognisedEnglish qualification is a must! I woulddefinitely recommend The EnglishStudio!

Name: Gustavo Almeida Age: 28 From:Brazil An agent in Brazil

recommended TheEnglish Studio to me and Im reallyhappy that I chose the school. Im alsoreally happy that I came to London!I work as a personal trainer at FitnessFirst and in my job I get to meet lots ofreally interesting people, but Ive madegreat friends from all over the worldat the school. I have done three termshere and my teachers have all beengreat. I love it at work when the peopleI train tell me how much my Englishhas improved. That is all thanks to myclasses at ES. Im now preparing for theIELTS because I would like to study for

a Masters in Physiology here.

I love London, I love the school andI would strongly recommend theexperience of coming here andstudying to anyone...

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8.AccommodationIf youre learningEnglish in London,

you need somewheregreat to learn. Youalso need somewheregreat to live.

At The English Studio weve helpedliterally thousands of students findreally great places to stay. From budgethostels to luxury apartments, we canhelp with everything.

All the accommodation we offer isinspected regularly, either by us or byour partner agencies. This way youcan be sure of finding the perfect placeto stay, even if you dont intend being

there very often. Before you bookanything, please bear in mind twoimportant things:

London is a very large city and it

can be expensive to live near thecentre.

If youre coming in the summer,

please book your accommodationas early as possible, as it can getbooked up very quickly.

Londons Travel ZonesIf you already know London like theback of your hand, then you can skipthis section. But if you dont, then itcould come in very useful!

To help you decide where you shouldlive in London, weve classified all ouraccommodation according to whichLondon Travelcard Zone its situated in.

You can then work out how long it willtake you to get into Zone 1 where ourschool is conveniently located.If you decide to book your ownaccommodation, always ask whichTravelcard Zone its located in. Youllfind the full zone map on the Transportfor London website.

www.tfl.gov.uk

Zone 1:10-20 minutes to HolbornZone 2:20-35 minutes to HolbornZone 3:30-45 minutes to HolbornZone 4:40-60 minutes to Holborn

Weve calculated these times travellingby tube or train. If you take the bus itmay take you slightly longer, but youllsee more of London!

Your accommodation optionsYou can book your accommodationthrough The English Studio when youbook your course. Our accommodationoptions include a Home Stay, where

you stay with a London family, or astudent residence, where you live withother English language students.

There are also many hostels that youcan book yourself in London, or if you

are staying for longer than six monthsyou may want to rent a room or flatindependently. Please read our adviceon page 8.3 about this before youstart looking.


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Living with a Home Stay

family will help you improveyour English even faster.

Raleigh House is one of ourshared student residences inthe lively borough of Camden.

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8.London Home StayFrom 18 per day. A Home Stay makeslearning English in London eveneasier. Why? Because your hosts willbe English speakers.

As London is a large, multi-culturalcity, the families offering Home Stayscome from many ethnic backgrounds,but rest assured: English is always themain language spoken in the house.

No one else in the house will speakyour mother tongue, unless youspecially request it. But be warned

your English lessons may go to wasteif you spend all your time out of schoolspeaking your own language!

Our Home Stays are managed byagencies that are registered with theBritish Council. The agencies that weuse have the high standards that arerequired by the British Council giving

you a safe environment while you areaway from home. Home Stays arelocated throughout London, generallyin zones 2, 3 & 4.

Private Home AccommodationIf you are over 18 you can also chooseto live in a private home, but have lessdirect contact with your host family.This is a more independent option.There may also be more than threestudents accommodated in the home.

0.Tourist OfficeBritain and LondonVisitor Centre1 Regent Street W1Tel: +44 (0)20 7332 1456www .visitlondon.com

TransportTransport for LondonTel: +44 (0)20 7222 1234www .tfl.gov.uk

Emergency Services

Emergencies 999Police - Holborn10 Lambs Conduit StreetHolbornLondon WC1 3NRTel: 03001231212

Postal ServicesHolborn181 High HolbornLondon WC1V 7RL

BooksTime Out LondonA - Z London

Health Advicewww.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Websiteswww.englishstudio.com/newswww.englishuk.comwww.tefllab.co.ukwww.britishcouncil.orgwww.oisc.gov.ukwww.bbc.co.ukwww.guardian.co.ukwww.timeout.com

More detailed informationcan be obtained from youragent or by contactingthe British Embassy in yourcountry.

Book your courseYou can book your course onlineat www.englishstudio.com or bycalling us on +44 (0)20 7404 9759.

You can also book through an agentin your country. For a list of agentsgo to www.englishstudio.com/agents.

PaymentBefore we can confirm your courseor send you a letter of confirmationyou need to pay your fees in full.See price list for bank details.

Credit CardVisa/MasterCard/AMEX/SwitchWe accept payments by thesecards online or by telephone.

Cash/ChequeWe accept payments in cash or bycheque at our reception in Holborn.

Start datesYou can start your course on anyMonday. You must do a PlacementTest before starting your course.www.englishstudio.com/placement_test/

Students aged 16-17The minimum age to be acceptedon an English Studio course is16 years old. Please note that 16and 17 year-olds accepted onto thecourse will be treated as adultstudents. The English Studio is fullycompliant with current legislationregarding the teaching of under18s. We require a parent or

guardian to complete a parentalconsent form and return thisto us when you book the course.

On arrival in LondonMost students arriving ata London airport book anairport transfer or travelby train, tube or bus fromthe [email protected]

Websites of Londonsfive airports Heathrow Airport www.heathrowairport.com Stansted Airport

www.stanstedairport.com Gatwick Airport www.gatwickairport.com Luton Airport www.london-luton.co.uk London City Airport www.londoncityairport.com

English Studio HeathrowShuttle - budget option A low-cost group shuttle is

available from HeathrowAirport to your accommodation.

This service must be bookedthrough The English Studioin advance by providingyour flight details.

The shuttle departs fromHeathrow 10 times per dayon Saturdays and Sundays.Maximum eight otherstudents per trip.

Shuttle drivers will carry asign with your name on it(go to the Airport InformationDesk if you cannot see them).

Do not go with a driver fromanother company. You maybe charged a lot of money!

Personal safety: somecommonsense precautions Dont forget to keep your

money and importantdocuments close to you atall times.

Remember that in England,

we drive on the left, so youmight have to look the otherway when crossing the road.

Be sure to cross at trafc lightsand pedestrian crossingswhenever possible.

Securely lock your luggageand do not leave it unattended.

London is a safe placegenerally, but as in all majorcities you should alwaysbe sensible about yourpersonal safety.

How to enrolUsefulinformation

When youarrive

ResidencesOur residences are an affordableoption that let you share withother students. Choose betweensingles, doubles and dorms theressomething for everyone. And besidesbeing clean and friendly theyre alsoconveniently located.

Our residences are updated on ourwebsite on a regular basis and start

from 22 per night. Please check ourwebsite for more details on eachresidence and availability.

HostelsFrom 12 per day. Staying in a hostelcan be a great way to experienceLondon.

There are literally hundreds of hostelsto choose from, ranging in size fromsmall houses with private rooms tohuge buildings with hundreds of beds.Facilities range from basic and budgetto out-and-out luxury of the sort that

you would expect in a top-notch hotel.

Hostel Bookers (www.hostelbookers.com) specialise in sourcing affordablehostels in and round London. Evenbetter, all the hostels have been ratedby people who have stayed in them, so

you can get a very good idea what sortof standard they offer.

* The English Studio cannot takeresponsibility for bookings madethrough Hostel Bookers.

A long-term stay in LondonIf youre planning on staying in Londonfor at least six months or more, then its

well worth looking at longer-termaccommodation as you can often savea great deal of money.

Many of our students have found thewebsites listed below useful whenlooking for accommodation. But before

you start looking, make sure you follow

our golden rules:

Never pay an accommodationagency to find you somewhere tolive - the websites listed here alloffer a free service.

Check how large a deposit youwill need to pay its usuallyequivalent to one months rentand youll get it back at the end of

your stay. Never pay a deposit BEFORE you

see a room. You may find thatthe room doesnt actuallyexist particularly if it is offered ata very low rent. Never send moneyusing Western Union this is alwaysa warning sign.

Check how much rent you willneed to pay in advance mostplaces will ask you to pay onemonth in advance.

Check whether or not the bills areincluded in the rent these couldeasily add on an extra 50 a month.

Find out all the rules of thehouse such as smoking, partiesand entertaining friends BEFORE

you move in!

www.gumtree.com

www.outlet.co.uk www.intolondon.com www.spareroom.co.uk www.globrix.com www.studentaccommodation.org www.ukcisa.org.uk

* The English Studio Ltd cannot takeresponsibility for bookings that aremade independently.


Taxis

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Telephone numbers ifyou need help The English Studio

020 7404 9759

Our emergency number07973 823788

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