20 Day English – Day 4: Prepositions in v on v at English grammar quiz
Day Four of the 20 day English challenge! Today we have a quiz for you to test your knowledge of English grammar. If you are
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20 Day English Challenge: 2 – Perfect Email sentences
New year = new you. We are doing 5 minutes of quick English improvement every day to start 2017 off just right. How did you
20 Day English – Day 1: Spelling difficult words
New Year. New You. New and better English. Every moment you spend on your education is a moment well spent. Today we start a new
London Social Programme for 2017 Jan and Feb
Our Social Programme around London every afternoon is something that adds to SGI students’ overall London experience. It is important that after lessons finish, the
Trinity ISE B1 Test examples
The ISE B1 English exam (that cab drivers in London have to pass to renew their Private Hire Driver’s Licence, before 31st March 2017) is
Trinity ISE TfL Private Hire Licence Test – Everything you need to know
There is a lot of confusion and even some fear in the London driving community right now. It’s all about the English test that Private
Adjectives order in English grammar
When you are studying English there are sooooo many things to learn every step of the way. English is one of the easiest languages in
Learn English and work in London: Top salaries for foreign languages
Speaking a foreign language in London can mean that you get a very good salary. Second language speakers are increasingly needed and desired by employers
How to interrupt in Business English
How to interrupt in English? There are situations in life where you need to interrupt, even if it might seem impolite or be socially awkward. Interrupting can
Would have vs would of in English grammar
Should you write ‘would have’ or ‘would of’? Is there a difference between the two? Is would’ve a word? The problem with this English grammar
Grammar Test – Your v You’re, It’s v its and their v they’re
When do you use you’re and when do you use your? What’s the difference between it’s and its? How do you use they’re or their
IELTS Test – Do this 1 thing to improve your Band Score
The IELTS test can be stressful, right? Your IELTS result can mean the difference between going to university or not. Your IELTS Band score can
IELTS writing task 1 with sample answer, marked for free
You must practise the tasks for IELTS writing to improve your Band Score. The problem is that most IELTS students do not have a teacher
What students say about SGI English school in London
Recently, we held a big competition to win a free English course for one week of study in London with us for any time in 2016… and there
Cheap English course in London 2016
Everybody knows the news about the UK… Below we have everything you need to know about Brexit and what it means for students coming to learn English
Things to do in London in summer 2016
There are so many things to do in London in Summer 2016. As always, London is possibly the top cultural event location on the planet,
IELTS in one week? Get Help preparing
My IELTS test is next week. What should I do to get an IELTS band 7 score? Students say sentences like this to teachers quite often.
What is student accommodation like in London?
SGI English school has lots of fantastic student accommodation options. There is something to suit every student budget, ranging from communal residences and all the way
Everything you need to know about Saint George
Saint George is the patron saint of England. The only thing that most people know about him is that he killed a dragon. Nowadays, the
How to write better English sentences for IELTS
Most students that take the IELTS test find that the writing exam is the most difficult task. This difficulty is probably due to the fact
London Student Social Programme Musicals in April
The London scoial programme for the students at SGI English school is very special. Why? Well, every week, we take our lucky students to see
English stereotypes Listen to English podcast
Here is another Listen to English podcast with native English speakers from London. In this episode, teachers Melissa and Bren talk about the typical characteristics
Listen to English podcast FOOD
British food has a bad reputation around the world, but the idea of our food being rubbish is a bit outdated. For decades now, celebrity
IELTS true or false questions
how do you answer IELTS true false or not given questions correctly? Read on and you will learn the most accurate and quickest way to
The 3 worst English grammar mistakes to avoid
Native speakers make English grammar mistakes every day! Sometimes it is because the person changes their mind halfway through a sentence: Example – I haven’t