Learning a new language, especially English, can seem very complicated. There are many different grammar rules and sentence structures to contend with. Not all four skills of the English language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) can be learned from a textbook. Fortunately, there is a way of extra learning where you can sit and pay […]
UPDATE – From Wednesday 9th April, the cost of applying for an ETA will rise from £10 to £16. If you are thinking of travelling to the UK, we recommend that you apply for an ETA as soon as possible so there is no stress. From 2nd April, the ETA will also become compulsory for […]
Our Three-Week Journey at Hilderstone College Imagine a picturesque seaside town where the charm of the English coast meets an immersive learning experience. This was the setting for our group of German students, who, thanks to the scholarship of the Studienstiftung, embarked on a memorable three-week language course at Hilderstone College in Broadstairs. A warm […]
We had the chance to welcome Yousef, a student from Kuwait, for five months at our language school in Broadstairs, England. During his stay, we saw Yousef’s confidence grow and his English improve every day. It was wonderful to watch him make new friends and enjoy his time at Hilderstone College. Here is a short […]
Our Head of Marketing, Lynne Hoenes, attended the IALC AGM and Workshop in Bologna, Italy, last week. IALC is the International Association of Language Centres and Hilderstone is very proud to be one of its member schools.
A Discussion-Based Approach to Reading Comprehension There is an adage I remember from my schooldays which was along the lines of ‘you get as much out of a text as you are prepared to put into it’. Lunzer (1979, p.18ff) provides seven reasons why reading may be more demanding than listening. Point six seems to […]
Welcome to Hilderstone College’s blog. Here we will bring you news of events that our staff will be involved with around the world, activities that students have participated in, events happening around Broadstairs and the surrounding area, some fun English language facts and so much more. You can also check out: Main website Facebook Twitter […]
