London Life

By Rachel Rowland ( ABC School’s Academic Coordinator ) The Christmas period is a perfect time for students of English to expand their English vocabulary. With a wide range of activities on offer, including an outing to see the Christmas lights,...

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The whole UK lighting bonfires and enjoying fireworks… This is how we celebrate Bonfire Night! Every 5th of November we remember when —in the 17th century— a group of Catholics lead by Guy (Guido) Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in...

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Halloween is coming! Everybody knows when Halloween is celebrated. But, do you know anything about its origins? Let’s find out little bit more about its of history: Everything started centuries ago in the area that is now Ireland, the UK and...

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L’importance de participer à des événements sociaux : L’immersion dans un pays étranger n’est pas toujours facile. Il n’y a plus nos repères, famille, amis et cela peut devenir encore plus dur lorsqu’on ne parle pas la langue du pays d’accueil. Si...

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On Wednesday 7th August 2019, we are going to Hyde Park to have a Picnic! We will go by Bus. Hyde Park was created to satisfy a royal passion for hunting. But over the years it became a place where people have pursued many other pleasures. Hyde Park...

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By Rachel Rowland ( ABC School’s Academic Coordinator ) Climate change certainly seems to be the topic of discussion right now. All around the world, people are protesting in their thousands in order to try and persuade governments about the severity...

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On Wednesday 10th July, we are going to Montagu Pyke Pub! Montagu Pyke is a Wetherspoon pub. Wetherspoon is well known for converting unconventional yet attractive premises into pubs; Montague Pyke was a cinema and former Marquee Club indeed. We...

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By Rachel Rowland ( ABC School’s Academic Coordinator ) Summer is finally here and, despite the changeable weather, it is still the best time of the year! A whole new season brings lots of new and fun things to do in and around London. With so...

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