The Magnificent 7… Tips for Interacting with English Native Speakers
I don't understand! Who do you find it more difficult to speak English to, a native speaker or another foreigner? Lots of students say that they find the second option…
Commentators Cause Crisis
Sexism Scandal A few days ago two of the most recognized voices in football, Andy Grey and Richard Keys, got new jobs as sports commentators on radio. For them it…
Great News about SGI e-learning! – access now for 8 weeks after you finish your course
As you may already know, as an SGI student, you have access to the SGI e-learning programme before, during and after your course. We are now proud to announce that…
How to improve your English level
Are you stuck in a rut and going nowhere fast with your English learning? Have you run out of steam and can’t think of any way to get back on…
The Magnificent 7… Tips for English Pronunciation
I don’t want to speak to English people! Do you ever feel embarrassed about your English pronunciation? Do you often feel that your reading, grammar and listening are much better…
The King’s Speech left me… speechless
The announcement of Prince William getting married was big news. Film awards, in general, are big news. So what happens when you put the Royal family and Oscars together? You…
Weekend Football Round-up: Scoring with Football Vocabulary
Sky Sports, which is a TV channel that shows lots of Premiership games live, got into a bit of trouble today. Their main football presenter and commentator were recorded saying…
The Magnificent 7 … Tips for Reading Books in English
It’s So Difficult! A lot of people go out and buy a novel in English, full of enthusiasm and motivation. They then read three pages and give up because it…
Bankers, Bonuses and Bad Reputations – Financial Crisis Vocabulary
From news stories it is hard to like bankers, especially in these difficult economic times. Before, English people always used to hate estate agents and builders. Now, for many, bankers…
If I got a dog
I would like to have a dog because I think that they are really cool. However, I don’t think that my lifestyle is really suited to being a dog owner:…