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INTERN DIARY: Valentina and Chiara

 

Hi! We are Chiara and Valentina and we are 19 years old. We are two Italian students who are going to university next year. Thanks to our school in Italy, now we have the opportunity to do an internship at Hilderstone College for 12 weeks. Here we work in different offices like Student Services and Accommodation, Resources, Finance and Marketing. We also help with social media, social activities, students file and personnel matters. in every office we have a mentor who explain to us what we have to do.  So far we have worked only for two weeks but for now it’s very interesting.  Sometimes our tasks are a little bit boring because we have to do a lot of work on the computer.

Thanks to this experience we are learning how to work in an office. We are also improving our English and meeting new friends, from all around the world, among the students.

The college also offers some social activities like sport (football, basketball, tennis and volleyball) or dance or talks about important subjects like politics or geography. There are also some excursions to give the students the opportunity to visit nearby cities and, more generally, England. For example, last weekend we went to London and we visited the British Museum and, on the first Saturday after our arrival in Broadstairs, we went to Canterbury and we visited the Cathedral.

The college is located in Broadstairs, a small town in which there are a lot of events like the fireworks on the beach.

 

 

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FREE ARRIVAL TRANSFER OFFER

A FREE ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM ANY LONDON AIRPORT TO BROADSTAIRS
(by shuttle bus or by taxi, depending on flight time and airport)

The following promotion will be available for all new individual enrolments received after 1 July 2018 for courses starting at Hilderstone between 27 August to 22 December 2018. Bookings must be for a minimum of 2 weeks on the following courses:

Intensive English
Pre-university/IELTS
Cambridge English
One-to-One
Combination

The autumn is a lovely time to study in Broadstairs and we shall look forward to welcoming you. Please click here for further details:   https://www.hilderstone.ac.uk/tr…/Free-Arrival-Transfer.html

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BRIGHTON: One of our favourite Saturday trips

Brighton is a fantastic destination for a day out, with its vibrant cultural mix and its varied arts and music scene. Here you will find modern shopping centres alongside unusual boutiques and small specialist shops in the old, historic lanes of the old town (known as ‘The Lanes’).

Something you really should  see when you visit Brighton is the wonderful pier  which is the one of the best examples remaining in the UK.  With galleries, cafes and entertainment, you can spend a wonderful time here while admiring the views of the city behind you.

 

You must also visit the amazing Royal Pavilion ,which was built over 200 years ago as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, and which mixes the visual styles of India and China in a British royal building. You may love it or hate it, but you certainly won’t forget it!

 

 

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 18th June 2018: Phrasal verbs with ‘on’

Do you know the missing verbs? Try without any help, and then choose from the list below if you get stuck! Remember you might need to change the verb form to fit the sentence, e.g. past simple.

1) The Rubik’s Cube puzzle really ________ ON in the 1970s.
(became popular)

2) I don’t think the teacher really likes Ivan – she always ______ ON him in class. (repeatedly criticise)

3) I have to leave the classroom for a minute, but please _______ ON with your work. (continue)

4) I’m not ready! _______ ON a moment! (wait)

5) My sister and I don’t really _______ ON – we argue a lot.
(have a good relationship)

6) The business was expanding, so they decided to ______ ON more staff. (employ)

7) Can you _______ ON the radio, please? I’d like some music.

8) If you’re sure you don’t have any questions, let’s ______ ON to the next point of discussion. (progress)
_________________________________________________

CHOOSE FROM: hold/hang take turn/switch catch
get move pick carry
________________________________________________

Check your answers below!

 

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa Woodward

We are delighted to announce the news of a special award presented to Tessa Woodward, who many of our readers will remember as a key member of the teacher training team at Hilderstone for many years.  Tessa retired from Hilderstone in 2016 but has remained active in the profession, editing the Teacher Trainer and maintaining her connections with professionals from all over the world.

 

Tessa attended a ceremony in London on 18th June and was presented with the British Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2018.  This is recognition of Tessa’s huge contribution to the profession through her teaching, training of teachers and teacher trainers, writing and publishing activities.  At Hilderstone we are especially grateful to her for the years of service that she gave to the College and the work she did with hundreds of course participants.  Many will also remember the support she gave to dozens of work colleagues in her capacity as the College’s professional development co-coordinator.  All at Hilderstone congratulate her on her fantastic achievement.

 

For a video of the ceremony, further tributes to Tessa and her acceptance speech, please click here.

 

Ian Johnson

Principal

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARY

‘MONEY makes the world go round’, as we say in English….or is it ‘the root of all evil’? Whatever you think, it’s important to know some of the key words related to money and finance. Can you complete the words below?

1) My salary goes directly into my c_____t account every month.
2) Most people need a m______e from the bank to buy a house or flat.
3) Have you got any small c_____e for the coffee machine? I’ve only got a £5 note!
4) When you pay for something, the shop assistant gives you a r_____t.
5) We didn’t want a dessert, so we paid the b__l and went home.
6) At the bank, you speak to a c_____r if you want to take out money or have any questions.
7) These trousers were a b_____n – only £20! They normally cost £50!
8) My mum didn’t like the blouse I bought her, so I took it back to the shop to get a r____d.
9) Some shops and cinemas here give you a d______t if you are a student – usually 10% or 20% cheaper.
10) A salary is normally paid monthly, whereas a w__e is paid weekly.

When you have finished, check the answers below.

 

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HEVER CASTLE, Kent

Hever Castle is in our home county of Kent, about 80 miles/130 km from Broadstairs, so easy for a day out. The castle dates back 700 years in parts,and was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII (He had six in total!). It has 125 acres of beautiful gardens, two mazes and a boating lake, as well as shops and restaurants.

Here is a video of one of our recent day trips there.