But, now you have another chance to win! But this time, it’s different: the prize is now 2 weeks of free English classes here at SGI in London! And remember the English classes at SGI are officially ‘excellent’. So, it is quite a good prize!!!

How do I win 2 weeks of Free English Lessons?

• Make a short video (Minimum length 20 seconds. Maximum length 4 minutes) with the title “I want to study English at SGI because…”, including your NAME and your COUNTRY, e.g. MIKEL from SPAIN (see Demo Video below for an example)
• Upload your video to YouTube
• Fill in the form below to inform us of the YouTube video link. Or write an email to bbrennan@stgeorges.co.uk.
• SGI will upload your video in a special Competition blogpost. Our readers will vote to decide which is the best video.
• The video that receives the largest number of votes will win the 2 weeks English lessons prize

DEMO VIDEO

 
To get the most votes and win the competition, you will probably have to make your video entertaining. Try to make your video funny or unusual… definitely NOT boring! Maybe a horror movie or Sci-Fi film will be the winner. Let your imagination fly! The video does not have to be high-quality – it is what you say and do in the video that will help you to win the prize. Here below is a demonstration video (made by SGI) to start you off with some ideas. Good luck and have fun making your video!
 

 
 

ENTRY FORM: 2 Weeks of FREE English Classes in Central London Competition

Good luck.

Terms and Conditions: The boring official bit

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday, 30th June, 2013 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of July, 2013.
• Only entries with a video uploaded to YouTube with the title beginning with “I want to study English at SGI because…” will be valid for the competition selection;
• Videos must be minimum 20 seconds and maximum 4 minutes in length;
• Any video that contains offensive or insulting remarks will not be entered into the competition;
• By entering the competition, you give SGI the permission to make a copy of your video and use it on any page of any SGI website;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed before 1st December, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The winning prize is “2 weeks of Free English Lessons”. This covers the cost of a two-week Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Spring is in the air, which means the Easter holidays are on the way very soooooon! In the UK, when we think about Easter, chocolate Easter eggs and the Easter bunny spring to mind.

Our March competition to win a week of English lessons in London is all about the Easter infographic below.
 

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO EXPAND

English Lessons For Free Competition

 
IMPORTANT: Remember to leave your contact details in Q3. If you are the winner, we need to get in touch with you.

Good luck.

Terms and Conditions: The boring official bit

• The competition ends at midnight on Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of April, 2013.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 1st September, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The winning prize is “A week of Free English Lessons”. This covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Now it’s time to get romantic because February means Valentine’s Day, of course!
 
 

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO EXPAND

Free English Classes Competition

 
IMPORTANT: Remember to leave your contact details in Q3 because if you win, we need to get in touch with you.

Good luck.
 

Terms and Conditions: The boring official bit

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday, 3rd March, 2013 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of March, 2013.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 1st September, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Free English Lessons Competition

 
Remember to leave your contact details in Q3 because if you win, we need to get in touch with you.

Good luck.
 

Terms and Conditions:The boring official bit

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday, 3rd February, 2013 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of February, 2013.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 1st September, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

How many Christmas facts do you know? Do you know how the classic, well-known Christmas traditions came about? If not, here is your super guide to Xmas so that you can impress all your friends and family this festive season with your amazing knowledge.

This is also our Christmas/December competition for your latest chance to win a week of free English lessons at SGI London in 2013!!!
 

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

IMPORTANT

To answer the 2 questions (below) click on the Christmas Facts image above to magnify and read the information.

 
Remember to leave your contact details in Q3 because if you win, we need to get in touch with you.

Good luck.
 

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Wednesday, 2nd January, 2013 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of January, 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 1st September, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Don’t worry if you didn’t win, because here’s our latest, monthly competition to give you another chance to win a week with us at SGI English School in London.

To celebrate the arrival of the new James Bond movie. All you have to do is answer 2 easy questions about James Bond. The information for the answers is here in the Bond infographic.

Answer the easy questions and you could win a week of free English classes with the entertaining SGI English teachers here in London!

The Boring Official Bit

All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all the correct entries received. Entries to the competition will be accepted up to midnight, Sunday 2nd December, 2012.

The winner will receive one-week of free English classes on our Standard English course here at SGI London.
END OF THE BORING OFFICIAL BIT

IMPORTANT

To answer the 2 questions (below) you need to look at the James Bond infographic here.
 

 
 
Remember to leave your contact details in Q3 because if you win, we need to get in touch with you.
 
 
Good luck.

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday 2nd December, 2012 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of December, 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 14 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 August, 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Now, the summer might be coming to an end, but there’s no need to be down. All you have to do is answer 3 easy questions about the Shakespearean video below and you could win a week of free English tuition with the fantastic SGI English teachers here in London!

The Boring Official Bit

All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all the correct entries received. Entries to the competition will be accepted up to midnight, Wednesday 3rd October, 2012.

The winner will receive one-week of free English lessons on our Standard English course here at SGI London.
END OF THE BORING OFFICIAL BIT

You need to watch the short clip about Shakespeare to answer the questions correctly. The answers are in the video. It’s easy!
 

 
 

 
 
Remember to leave your contact details in Q4 (Yes, you have to scroll down in the box above after Question 3) because if you win, we need to get in touch with you.
 

 
Good luck.
 
 
You may also like out other Shakespeare posts this week…
 
1. Shakespeare, my hero – Podcast conversation with 2 SGI teachers

2. Did Shakespeare write his plays?

3. Shakespeare facts (you probably didn’t know)

4. Shakespeare’s accent
 
 

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Wednesday 3rd Oct, 2012 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of October, 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 10 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 May 2013 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London. The prize does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all the correct entries received. The draw for the winning entry will take place on Monday 2nd July, 2012 and entries to the competition will be accepted accepted up to midnight, Sunday 1st July, 2012.

The winner will receive one-week of free English lessons on our Standard English course here at SGI London.

 
 
 
 
You need to look quickly at the following 2 pages to answer the questions correctly. The answers are there. It’s easy!

Q1: List of all podcasts
Q2: The Pearson Test of English
 
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED! PLEASE CLICK ON COMPETITIONS IN THE MAIN MENU TO SEE OUR LATEST OFFER.

 
 
Good luck. We hope the sun shines on you!
 
 
 

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday 1st July, 2012 ; The draw for the winner will be made in the first week of July, 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 29 Dec 2012 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize “A week of Free English Lessons” covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

The winner of the last IELTS competition was Anna Polanska, from Poland. Well done, Anna! She won Writing for IELTS and Reading for IELTS.

Now we are giving away Speaking for IELTS and Listening for IELTS

They are both packed with IELTS sample answers, questions and tips to give you lots of practice and advice before you take your IELTS exam.

Win the IELTS textbooks

All you have to do is answer 2 easy questions. The information for the correct answers are in these IELTS Blogs here.

1. IELTS Two Way Discussion: Sample Questions & Answers

2. IELTS Speaking: Sport Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

Remember to leave your contact details after the 2 questions. If you win, we must be able to contact you to send you the prize!
 

 
By the way, don’t forget to enter our MONTHLY COMPETITION to win a free week of English classes at SGI London. That competition closes on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012.

GOOD LUCK!

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on 30th, May 2012; The draw for the winner will be made on 31st May 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI or Harper Collins within 7 days of the closing date; The winner must provide a postal address for the prizes to be dispatched to;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• Employees and family members of Harper Collins and/or SGI are excluded from entering the competition;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;

Now, SGI are giving away another FREE English course for 2012. All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all the correct entries received.

The draw for the winning entry will take place on Thursday 26th April, 2012 with entries accepted up to midnight Wednesday 25th April, 2012.

The winner will receive a one-week Standard English course here at SGI London.

If you didn’t win last time, try your luck again with our Blog quiz. IT’S EASY! There are only 2 questions…plus don’t forget to leave all your contact details.

The answers can be found in recent blogposts.

Here is the link for INSPIRING SPEECH: THE GREAT DICTATOR (Question 1)

Here is the link for RUDE HAND GESTURES IN THE UK (Question 2)
 
 
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. Please click on Competitions in the Main Menu to see our current competition. Thank you.

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Wednesday, 25th April 2012; The draw for the winner will be made on 26th April 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 29 Dec 2012 at SGI London. However, the course is not allowed to be taken during the months of July and August 2012. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

To start things off, this month we are giving away 2 IELTS textbooks from the new Harper Collins IELTS single-skills range for self study: Writing for IELTS and Reading for IELTS.
 
They are both packed with IELTS sample answers, questions and tips to give you lots of practice and advice before you take your IELTS exam.
 

Win the IELTS textbooks

 
All you have to do is answer 2 easy questions. The information for the correct answers are in this IELTS Blog here.
 

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. The winner was Anna Polanska, from Poland. Well done, Anna! Good luck with your IELTS study and exam in the future.

Please click on COMPETITIONS in the Main Menu above to see our latest competitions.
 
 
Remember to leave your contact details after the 2 questions. If you win, we must be able to contact you to send you the prize!
 
By the way, don’t forget to enter our MONTHLY COMPETITION to win a free week of English classes at SGI London. That competition closes on Sunday, February 26th, 2012.

GOOD LUCK!
 

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday, 18th, March 2012; The draw for the winner will be made on 19th March 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI or Harper Collins within 7 days of the closing date; The winner must provide a postal address for the prizes to be dispatched to;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• Employees and family members of Harper Collins and/or SGI are excluded from entering the competition;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;

Now, SGI are giving away another FREE English course for 2012. All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all the correct entries received.

The draw for the winning entry will take place on Monday 27th February, 2012 with entries accepted up to midnight Sunday 26th February, 2012.

The winner will receive a one-week Standard English course here at SGI London.

If you didn’t win last time, try your luck again with our Blog quiz. IT’S EASY! There are only 2 questions…plus don’t forget to leave all your contact details.

The answers can be found in recent blogposts.
Here is the link for MANAGEMENT SPEAK (Question 1)

Here is the link for IDIOMS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (Question 2)

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on Sunday, 26th February 2012; The draw for the winner will be made on 27th February 2012.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 June 2012 at SGI London. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one-week intensive Standard, general English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Now, we are giving away another FREE English course for 2012. All qualifying entrants who answer all the Xmas quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all correct entries received.

The draw for the winning entry will take place on Wednesday 21st December, 2011 with entries accepted up to midnight Tuesday 20th December, 2011.

The winner will receive a one week intensive General English group course here at SGI London.

If you didn’t win last time, try your luck again with our Christmas quiz. It’s only 3 questions and EASY!

XMAS COMPETITION QUESTIONS

The questions are no longer available as this quiz closed at midnight on Tuesday 20th December, 2011.

The winner of this competition was GIULIA AVATANEO from Italy as can be seen here in the next SGI Win a free English course competition for January 2012.

Hope you have a great Xmas wherever you will be…and Good Luck with the competition – maybe see you here at SGI London in 2012.

Terms and Conditions

• The SGI quiz competition ends at midnight on Tuesday 20th December, 2011; The draw for the winner will be made on Wednesday 21st December, 2011.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered as entered into the competition;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken at SGI in London and completed by Friday, May 25th, 2012. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one week intensive General English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Now, SGI are giving away another FREE week of English tuition for 2011. All qualifying entrants who answer the quiz question correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all correct entries received.

The draw for the winning entry will take place on Friday 21st November 2011 with entries accepted up until midnight 20th November 2011.

The winner will receive a one week Standard English course here at SGI London.

BLOG QUIZ

Yes, there’s only ONE question!

Good luck!

Terms and Conditions

• The SGI quiz competition ends at midnight on the 20th November 2011; The draw for the winner will be made on 21st November 2011.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30th April 2012. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one week Standard General English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

Now, SGI are giving away another FREE English course for 2011. All qualifying entrants who answer all the quiz questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all correct entries received.

The draw for the winning entry will take place on Monday 26th September 2011 with entries accepted up to midnight 23rd September 2011.

The winner will receive a one week Standard English course here at SGI London.

If you didn’t win last time, try your luck again with our Blog quiz. IT’S EASY!

The answers can be found in recent blogposts. You can put a keyword from the question into the SGI ‘Search in Site’ box (top right of page), or you can just guess! Easy!

BLOG QUIZ

Congratulations to the winner of the ‘Spring in London’ competition, Ene from United Kingdom. She has won a FREE English Evening course at SGI.

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our first ever English Evening course (our first course was in May 2008), we are offering a FREE English Evening course to the winner of our ‘Spring in London’ competition.

All you have to do is answer these two simple questions about ‘Spring in London’. All correct answers will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all correct entries received by 12.00pm on Tuesday 31st May 2011

Terms and Conditions

• The SGI “Spring in London ” competition ends on 31st May 2011 at 12pm (UK time);
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• The prize is the full cost of a 4 week evening English group course at SGI London.

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on the 13th March 2011; The draw for the winner will be made on 14th March 2011.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 June 2011. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one week intensive General English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

If you didn’t win last time, try your luck again with our UK general knowledge quiz.
IT’S EASY!

This competition has now closed. Please check the English blog for other competitions.

Terms and Conditions

• The competition ends at midnight on the 13th February 2011; The draw for the winner will be made on 14th February 2011.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 June 2011. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one week intensive General English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.

The draw for the winning entry taking place on Friday 14th January 2011 with entries accepted up to midnight 13th January 2011.

The winner will receive a one week intensive General English group course here at SGI London.

Terms and Conditions

• The SGI “Christmas” quiz competition ends at midnight on the 13th January 2011; The draw for the winner will be made on 14th January 2011.
• Only entries with name, email address, phone number and country of residence will be considered;
• The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
• The winner’s name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
• The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30 June 2011. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
• Entrants must be at least 16 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
• There is no cash alternative to the prize;
• No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
• The prize covers the cost of a one week intensive General English group course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.