LONDON’S BLOG

A very useful blog for travellers!

SECTIONS:

1. Introduction.

2. Vocabulary

3. Study

4. Methodology.

5. Work.

6. Courses

abroad.

7. Places to

visit.

LONDON’S BLOG This blog is adressed to those people who

are learning English.

English is a very important language.

Several sections: INTRODUCTIONVOCABULARY

STUDY

METHODOLOGY

WORK

COURSES ABROAD

PLACES TO VISIT

EXERCISES

IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH A language is not only important to

communicate with other people to express ourselves; but also it is a way to live the culture where the language is spoken.

English has become the international language of education and language. It the world’s most widely used language.

A classification is made: ENGLISH AS a:Native language or mother language.

Non-native language

WHY IS PRONUNCIATION SO IMPORTANT?

Pronunciation can be referred as the most important problem a non-native speaker has to face when studying.

It is the first thing they become conscious during a conversation when talking to people in real life.

For example: If you articulate a word poorly or wrongly you may have a negative impression and the native speaker will misunderstand you. This can be a very shameful situation.

ADVANTAGES OF LEARNING LANGUAGES. Better understanding and knowledge when watching TV,

movies, etc.

Better memory.

You can communicate with native speakers.

Enjoy better the culture.

Bilingual brain.

To know new and good people.

Facility when reading on the internet (most of pages are written in

English)

USEFUL SENTENCES. How do I get there? Does this road fo to London? How long does it take by

car/bus? How long is the flight? I’d like to make a phone call. I’d like to make a reservation. Plase, take me to the airport. Could you speak slower,

please? Could you reccomend me a

good restaurant? I’d like a single room. I’d like to rent a car I’d like to send a fax. Is there an english speaking

guide?

My cell phone doesn’t have good reception.

Where’s the pharmacy? Where’s the closest

restaurant? Excuse me, which way is it

to the main square? Excuse me, which way is it

to the tram stop? Which way is it to the

tourist information office? Is it better to go by taxi? Is it possible to get there on

foot? What do you recommend?

Visit section 2 where you

can find more and

more useful

vocabulary!

LEARNING LANGUAGES. Learning a new language means to study all

its different areas:

Grammar

Vocabulary

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

We focus on Grammar

and Speaking:

LEARNING LANGUAGES If we don’t have a basic knowledge about grammar

(as the backbone) we could neither write properly nor be understood by people.

Grammar = difficulty for non native speakers

Writing= the most complex area as we need to have a good range of vocabulary and a good grammar

WAYS TO LEARN A LANGUAGE! There are different ways to learn a new

language:

• Academies.• Websites.• Reading books,

articles.• Watching series

or films in original version.

IMPORTANCE OF SPEAKING: THE BEST WAY TO IMPROVE IT! Speaking involves the following areas:

grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Without this, we can neither keep a decent

conversation nor be understood.

Some ways to improve this skill:

Improve your English pronunciation Listen to more English Speak slowly Speak as much English as you can

PRACTICING THROUGH TECHNOLOGIES!

Different ways to practice it:

Keeping a conversation with a native

speaker.

Listening to music with lyrics.

Through skype.

STUDY Studying English in London: is a vibrant

metropolitan city with the best schools, universities and academies.

Some advantages: Being surrounded by native speakers all the

time. Improve your level. Open your horizons. Enjoy a new experience.

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN STUDY!

The most important academies and universities:

Clic International House. Queen Mary university of London. School of advanced study. Regent´s university.

CERTIFICATES. Cambridge English certificate has an

important recognition and open doors to higher education.

There are different levels: B1 B2 C1 C2 There are five sections in the exam: use

of English, reading, listening, writing, speaking

The speaking is composed of 4 parts : interview, comparison, collaborative task and discussion

The point is to speak as much possible as you can

WORK Advice Examples of recruitment

agencies.

http://www.ckrinteractive.com/

http://www.cragency.com/

http://www.wearersource.co.uk/

COURSES ABROAD. “Mundoidiomas”

International Language Agency.

Purposes: Student courses. Family courses. Study and word.

WHY LONDON?Advices and considerations to take

into account. London is the central capital of the

United Kingdom.

International relevance. News:- World Trade.- Education.

WHY LONDON? Diversity:

-More than 200 languages.-Variety of cultures.-Multiculturalism.-Cosmopolitan city.

WHY LONDON?o Housing:- An expensive city Solution Sharing

a flat.o Transport: - Driving on the left. - Different public transports, such as the

bus, tube, cabs, train,etc.o Main airports:- Heathrow.- Gatwick.- Luton.- Stansted.- Loncon City.

WHY LONDON? Entertainment:- Free popular places to visit : Tate

Modern, The National Gallery, The Victoria and Albert Museum.

- More than 6,000 restaurants.- Europe’s top shopping destination.- Luxury shops: Harrods.

WHY LONDON?o Outdoors and green places.- Hyde Park.- Gardens: Kew Gardens, Kensington,

Palace Gardens and El Tham Palace.

o Weather: - Unpredictable.- It often rains.

o Removals in London:- Advice the best optionReputable

removal firms.

EDUCTIONAL SYSTEM. International spanish students: Entry requirements:- It caries on the kind of programme.- For example: Undergraduate

programmes

- The bachelor tittle with 8,3 overall. - * English language requirements. ULC Centre Languages

and International Education.

PLACES TO VISIT.