Our Express English College blogs are designed to give you a warm introduction to life at the college and a flavour of what is on offer in the lively city of Manchester. Manchester is world renowned for its eclectic style and vibrant character. With so much to see and do here it is a great environment to immerse yourself in English. The blog also covers a range of interesting English language topics and grammar points, alongside a few British culture and context tidbits!
Express English College has received some excellent news to kick off the academic year. The college has been accredited by Green Standard Schools as an environmentally friendly language learning school! […]
Study English in the UK Study English in the UK It’s a singularly unique moment in the British calendar. The smell of pungent smoke wafting through the air. An underfoot […]
It’s October, and that can only mean one celebration… Happy Halloween! Love it or hate it, Halloween is around the corner and will be celebrated all over the English-speaking world […]
Express English College is proud to support Black History Month throughout October in the UK. British history has overlooked the narratives and achievements of Black Britons for too long, particularly […]
Last Wednesday our students Sara and Kyle visited the beautiful and blossoming botanical gardens of Manchester with their EEC Charlotte. It is an ideal place for running, a family picnic […]
Last Wednesday we visited Manchester Science and Industry Museum (MOSI). The Science and Industry Museum is located in the city centre. It hosts the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station […]
The expression ‘a piece of cake’ means that something is easy to achieve. For example, sending a text message is a piece of cake. After reading the word cake, we […]
Are you a Harry potter fan? While you study at EEC you can use your free time at weekends to visit these amazing spots, some of them UNESCO Worldwide Heritage […]
The weather is getting better and sunnier so a picnic or a bbq on a park or at home seems perfect weekend plan! The sun is shining and you just […]
By Robert Lewis, ELT teacher. Earth Day is an international event in April that aims to highlight the impact that humans have on the environment and how we can reduce […]
By Robert Lewis, ELT Teacher The Example of Conditional Sentences This week the students at EEC were, as usual working hard to understand a tricky area of English grammar: conditional […]
Since the beginning of the current season, there have been many complaints about how odd and boring the season has been due to Covid-19 restrictions and consequences. But now, all […]
By Viv Midlane, Academic Manager. We’ve been reading this interesting article in the Economist (subscription needed). It’s about the use of artificial intelligence in apps like Grammarly. Grammarly checks […]
If you ask any fluent speaker how they have mastered their English-speaking skills, the most common answer would be practice as much as possible outside of the class. We are not […]
By Robert Lewis – ELT Teacher Writing your CV can be a tough task that can seem to take forever, but by employing a few common writing skills, you’ll get […]
Yesterday 17th March, was Saint Patrick’s Day. He Is the Saint Patron of Ireland. Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century. When he was 16, […]
This Sunday, March 14, is Mothers’ Day in the UK, also sometimes called ‘Mothering Sunday’. Traditionally British people will visit their mothers, or if that’s not possible, send them a […]
Dear Students, Spring is around the corner and at Express English College here in Manchester we feel full of energy to continue doing what we do best, offering high quality […]
Folklore is an essential part of any culture. If we think about Britain, legends like Robin Hood, King Arthur or the Loch Ness monster come to mind. The EEC team […]
At Express English College we know that a lot of international students who attend our school here in Manchester have special dietary requirements. One of the most common dietary requirements […]
How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43) Elizabeth Barrett Browning – 1806-1861 How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and […]
Probably you are so excited about starting your English Course at Express English College. Before coming, here is some information that can help you. Health If you need specific […]
What does the word Manchester mean to you? There can only be one answer. Manchester means football. In the Red half of town is the most successful club in the […]
We have done our research to find out the best museums to visit whilst in the UK. Most of them are free so do no not hesitate to discover more […]
At Express English College, we have been busy developing our online offering. Our specially crafted online lessons help you to develop English language skills with a focus on functional […]
There are no limits to learning a language. Language Immersion programs are beneficial for learners of all ages and provide a more authentic experience of language learning than any other […]
Here are some reasons why English can be problematic for speakers of other languages. It’s a question I have often been asked as a teacher over the last 20 years. […]
At Express English College, we love to keep up to date with what is going on in the city. That is because we are also part of the cultural calendar […]
Christmas day is around the corner, carols are being played out loud all over the city and children have started to write their Christmas letter for gifts to Father Christmas. […]
Familiarise yourself with the task and the time limit. Time management is very important when taking any kind of exam. What are the examiners looking for? Find examples of model […]
Hey there! You are probably trying to find plans to break the routine and have some fun.The Express English College Team suggest visiting some of the UK’s most popular amusement […]
30 ways to improve your English level Ditch the smartphone. Ask someone directions instead of using google maps. Talk to a native speaker! Be responsible for your own learning. Stop […]
How Technology has Changed English Language Learning by Carol Norbury When I was a language student studying Spanish at school my main tools were a Collins Gem dictionary, a small […]
Enjoy your time in the UK Express English College would like to help you to enjoy your UK experience. The British Countryside can be very romantic, nature-friendly and family friendly. […]
At EEC we are proud to share our knowledge of British culture, history and lifestyle with our students. If we had to explain why the UK is an ideal destination […]
Here at EEC we would like to give you first-hand information about living in Manchester and what makes it a better choice than London if you are looking for a […]
Why is student teacher rapport important? I think if we are in a relaxed, supportive environment, we learn better. Therefore we are not afraid of experimenting or making mistakes. The […]
At Express English College we think that learning a language goes beyond grammar writing and phonetics. We are certain about the direct impact on the learning process of understanding the […]
Now that the chilly days are coming, EEC would like to give you some ideas to get the most out of your free time if you are new to the […]
