On 10 January 2011 the maximum length of a UK Student Visitor Visa was extended from 6 to 11 months. This extended Student Visitor Visa will only be available to…

Congratulations to the winner of the Christmas Quiz, Elena from Russia. She won a week of free English lessons at SGI Now, after the success of the Christmas quiz, SGI…

I wonder if midnight on the 31st December (called “New Year’s Eve” in English speaking countries) is celebrated in the same way in your country as it is in England.…

The Brits celebrate Xmas in slightly different ways to our cousins on the continent. In many European countries, the 24th Dec is the most important day of the holidays, when…

In a week where both London and Rome have seen violence on the streets, we can ask the question of whether political protest is back in fashion and what the…

Christmas is upon us and in keeping with the spirit of the season, SGI are giving away a FREE English course for the New Year. All qualifying entrants who answer…

Many of us will be waking up and walking into the winter wonderland that is Christmas in London. ‘Tis the season to be merry’ as the Christmas Carol goes, and…

If you are in London this coming Saturday, and you like to shop till you drop, then get down to the West End in Central London, because you are going to be treated like a VIP… a Very Important Pedestrian! (more…)

Of course this is the day we celebrate the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes and his pals to destroy the Houses of Parliament on the night of the 5th of…

Before I ever thought about becoming an English teacher, I used to spend a lot of my time performing music and songwriting. I had some success, but nothing you would…