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Can a Career Break Make You a More Desirable Candidate?

Guest Writer

05 February, 2019

So, you left university and jumped straight into the workforce. While others were taking a gap year to figure things out, you were working hard and building that oh-so-valuable experience that every hiring manager is after. Does that mean you’ve missed your opportunity to take a step back and put work on hold? Absolutely not. While many people drea...

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Share the Adventure: Why it's great to study abroad with a friend

David Hing

01 February, 2019

Lots of things are better with friends. Watching a film, eating a meal or travelling abroad are always better when you have company. But what about travelling abroad to a new country and learning a new language? What an amazing experience that would be to share.

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Share the Adventure: Make friends whilst studying English

Sarah Gluckman

30 January, 2019

Are you thinking about studying English abroad? Whether you want study in buzzy New York or quirky Portland, or you'd rather head to the UK and take in the charm of Oxford and Cambridge, we can ensure your experience will be filled with making friends and meeting new people. Meet some of our previous students who decided to study abroad for all typ...

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How to Talk about Films in English

tombrown

22 January, 2019

Everyone loves films, and cinema is an important part of our culture. Watching a movie is a great way to practice your English listening skills and can help you with other areas of language as well. Read on for some handy film vocabulary. Film Vocabulary Trailer Before you watch a film, you will often watch trailers. These are the short advertiseme...

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Career English

5 Things to Avoid When Writing a Recommendation Letter

Grammarly

16 January, 2019

So, you’ve been asked to write a letter of recommendation. Aside from the immediate awkwardness of having to articulate how we think and feel about another person’s work, figuring out how to write a letter of recommendation often induces anxiety that a poorly written letter will weaken your contact’s chance at success. Writing a letter of recommend...

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Career English

How Recruiters Read Your CV

Guest Writer

08 January, 2019

Today’s workforce is rife with competition – and with recruiters viewing (and rejecting) so many CVs on a daily basis, it’s important to know how to make your profile stand out. How recruiters read your CV, could be the difference between a potential job offer or a “thank you” email which says the position cannot be offered to you. In this article,...

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