Month: July 2014
Which fruits grow in Canada?
You may not believe this but we grow tons of fruit and berries in British Columbia, the most Western province in Canada. The Okanagan area is famous for apples, peaches,…
Free Apps for your Android or iPhone
The Assistant Director of Studies at St Giles London Highgate has shared the following free apps for your Android or iPhone that are geared to help students with everything from learning English…
Meet Silvia – St Giles Brighton Receptionist
When you walk through the front door of any company for the first time it’s really important that the person who greets you is warm and friendly. St Giles Brighton…
A Student’s Guide to San Francisco!
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a student in San Francisco? We asked Laura, 22, from France to tell us! “When I just arrived here, I was first impressed…
Brazilian Ballet at St Giles Vancouver!
Last month St Giles Vancouver was pleased to welcome Victor Lopes, a classically-trained ballet dancer from Brazil, as a student. We asked Victor to tell us a bit more about his love…
CSR – What’s It All About?
Have you heard of CSR? CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility is very important at St Giles. Below is a brief introduction to what it is and how St Giles contributes….
Sing a Song
Do you like to sing? Why not try learning some songs in English. This is a fun way to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary! Sally, the Director of Studies at…
English Language Tips from St Giles Vancouver
Except (for) = all but We use this word when we talk about an exception, something different. For example: Everyone loves pancakes except you. Everyone was early except for you….