Shakespeare facts (you probably didn’t know)
To add to our mini Shakespeare series this week, here are some unusual and not well-known Shakespeare facts that may surprise you. Difficult vocabulary is explained below the text. Shakespeare…
Welcome Drinks, Tea, Royal Walk and Soul Sister!
Sorry I’ve been away but I am back with all the exciting social programme news of the week! Monday was a Bank Holiday, but despite this Nick still took a…
Shakespeare’s accent
Nobody truly knows what Shakespeare's accent sounded like. He wrote his plays nearly 500 years ago in English that is very different than it is spoken today. Just think how…
Did Shakespeare write his plays?
Was William Shakespeare the incredible author that (almost) the whole world believes him to be? YOU DECIDE! Is Shakespeare a fraud? Did he really write all his works or…
Win free English lessons in Shakespeare Sept Competition
Well done to Carlotta Pezzolo from Italy who won a week of free English lessons at St George International in our last competition. Now, the summer might be coming to…
Shakespeare, my hero conversation
National hero and all round famous guy, William Shakespeare is a hero to many. Here, SGI English teacher Melissa explains why he holds a place in her heart. Have you…
Working from home: Business English
For people who don’t like working in an office there is now another option. Read the text to see what it is. Check the definition at the bottom of the…
Firing staff: Burberry – Made in the UK?
Burberry is a classic British brand but where do they make their clothes and why? Read the text and find out then check the phrases. They are about firing staff.…
Internships in London and getting a job words
A common way to find a job is to do an internship but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Read the text to find out why and learn some…
Giving to Charity: Real British Conversation
English native-speaker teachers having a real British conversation about giving to charity in relation to this recent tragic story. In this podcast, Charlie and Bren talk about different aspects…