Work and Study in the UK

Studying English in London can help your studies in various ways: You are immersed in English. Signs, TVs, radio and newspapers are everywhere for you to access and learn the language. Although it seems like there is no linguistic connection, living...

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There are various ways to improve your reading skills. You can pick up a copy of the Metro or Evening Standard at your nearest tube station for free. Also, in some book shops, there are bilingual editions of some classic books like Harry Potter so you...

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As we all know, London is not the cheapest of cities to live in. In fact one of the most common complaints of the visitors to this city is how expensive it is to stay here. There are, however, a lot of ways to enjoy this amazing city without spending...

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By our Callan Method teacher Nikhil Murphy. Christmas has experienced a turbulent history in the Britain, yet it is now one of the largest celebrated holidays in the country. Owing to many different influences, there is now a strong tradition of...

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--- By Rachel Rowland (ABC School’s Academic Coordinator) As autumn sweeps in, many of us start to contemplate new beginnings. I love autumn because it always reminds me of my first day at school and the excitement and anticipation that I felt...

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Internships are becoming more and more important. Many students and recent graduates would like to work as interns to start a career and to get firsthand experience, usually in a field they’re interested in, and because the graduate job market has...

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For everyone looking for a job, hitting the “submit” button for an online job application feels like launching a CV into a black hole, never to be seen or heard from again. Surfing the Internet, you can find many suggestions on how to write the...

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One of the most daunting experiences for any speaker of English as a foreign language is the job interview. In this week’s post, we share tips to help you prepare better for it and succeed! First impressions count Make sure you dress according to the...

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One of the first things necessary to do when moving to London will be to open a UK bank account, especially if you are staying in the UK for more than 6 months. Banking rules vary from bank to bank and if you do wish to open a bank account in the UK...

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