Language – Page 5

Jun 26

Phrase of the Week: 25th June 2018

Samantha GrantLeave a CommentPosted in Phrase of the Week, The College

hear something on the grapevine Hear some news (often gossip) from someone who heard it from somebody else.

Jun 25

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa Woodward

Samantha GrantLeave a CommentPosted in Academic, Staff Profiles, The College

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 […]

Jun 14

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

Samantha GrantLeave a CommentPosted in Local information and excursions

Broadstairs Dickens Festival takes place every June, and lasts for about a week. Don’t be surprised if you bump into a ‘Victorian’ while you’re having your coffee or buying a sandwich! The streets are full of people in Victorian costume, many representing characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in […]

Jun 07

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

Samantha GrantLeave a CommentPosted in Quiz of the Week, The College

‘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 […]

Jun 05

QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 28th May 2018: Irregular verbs

Samantha GrantLeave a CommentPosted in Quiz of the Week, The College

Irregular verbs are always a problem, aren’t they? See how many of these you can remember – in both the past simple and past participle forms, if possible! 1) beat 2) bend 3) bite 4) fall 5) feel 6) fight 7) fly 8) freeze 9) hide 10) ride 11) ring 12) rise 13) shake 14) […]