Learn English In London

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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375 million people use English as their first language and it is estimated that over a billion speak it as a second language. This makes it one of the most important languages in the world. It is the language of business, science and international organisations and can unite communities and nationalities that otherwise would have no means to communicate.

Speaking and understanding English can open doors and give you access to opportunities such as jobs, travel and study that simply wouldn''t be possible otherwise. Being bilingual makes you a more attractive candidate for jobs and will greatly improve the opportunities to travel and live overseas.

Learning a language from a book or over the internet is all very well and good, but you will miss out on learning about the culture, the idiosyncrasies and common usage that comes from living in and English speaking country. Furthermore, it will take you far longer to learn it and will become more of a chore than a pleasure.

So, why not learn English where it all started, in England? Set your sights on the country''s capital and you won''t be left disappointed. ...
... This enthralling city has over 2000 years of history tracing back to Roman times and is still just as important to the world economy today.

However, there is more to London than history and the financial industry. Greater London takes up a area of roughly 600 square miles and within this boundary there are so many shops, bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, cinemas, parks, museums, art galleries, sports centres and famous landmarks that it is near impossible to get bored.

London may well be one of the world''s most expensive cities for house prices, rents and entertainment costs, however the national museums and galleries are free; there are at least two cheap restaurants for every expensive one and every summer there is free music, cinema and theatre on the South Bank and many other open spaces. These are the kind of things you only really discover once you have become a Londoner.

These are the kind of things, along with a more in depth understanding of the English language that you can only learn by living in England and immersing yourself in its culture.

Despite its size you can still feel at home in this multi-cultural metropolis. Over 300 languages are spoken within its borders so you are sure to find some reminders of home in probably the most unlikely places. Go to Saint George International's where you can learn Italian or chose from many other language courses on offer.