English Oak Recruitment 2012

ENGLISH OAK RECRUITMENT
No.26 NEWS UPDATE January 2013
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY
Many students are keen to study the English language in Britain – and why not? Studying English in its natural home must surely be the best way of developing and refining your knowledge together with the opportunity to increase your understanding of some of the subtleties of the language.
We offer a range of opportunities for students wishing to improve their English skills: from basic tuition to postgraduate study.
If you are seeking to develop basic skills, consider one of the prestigious private colleges that specialise in this field:
Select English, Cambridge

LondonSchool of Business & Finance (LSBF)

EThamesGraduateSchool

Basic English courses can also be studied at The University of Ulster (London Campus)

For those wishing to study English language as a top-up degree, there are a number of courses specifically designed for EU students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), including:

Many British universities do not look favourably on overseas students applying for English language courses. Contact Alan Hallett for further advice. /
SAVING MONEY AS A STUDENT
There are a number of ways that students can save money, whilst at university:
STUDENT RAIL CARD – Cost £28.00
Save one third on all rail travel throughout Britain
BUSPASS – available in most areas. Variable savings
NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS CARD - Join the NUS and enjoy a variety of discounts in local shops, bars etc.
Students can also save money when buying groceries etc.
Try the ‘economy’ supermarkets: ALdi, Lidl, Netto
Do your shopping late on Friday or Saturday, when supermarkets tend to reduce their prices to clear their shelves.
Look in the numerous ‘pound’ shops found in every town. Big savings can be made on stationery, pre-packed foods etc. /
THE BRITISH WEATHER
British people often start a conversation by talking about the weather – because it is constantly changing, so there is always something to talk about! Mild showery summers and cool, wet winters could describe the British weather, except that there are so many exceptions. Last year was the wettest since records began, whilst much of the country is currently under several inches of snow. When it is remembered that use of water was rationed only ten months ago, it becomes clear that forecasting the weather in Britain is not an easy task. The best advice is: come prepared for every type of weather______
English Corner
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