A new version of the theatrical work “The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists” will be performed this coming 27th November. The book is considered to be a classic of working class literature. . Robert Tressell, born in the year 1870 and who died in 1911, is the pen name of Robert Croker, an […]
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Juan Montoto Ugarte: “In London, there is a more professional attitude”
He is one of the many emigrants who have decided to move country for career reasons. This 25-year-old from Madrid has lived in the town of Beaconsfield for two months, a small place, somewhat removed from London’s hectic daily rhythm. “I live in Wilton Park, very close to […]
Camilo: “Searching for life somewhere new”
Despite only being 21-yearsold this young man from Colombia is certain of his motives for learning English. He hopes it will take him from a capital city to somewhere a little less expensive. Camilio was born in Cali, the capital of Valle del Cauca, which in the past 21 […]
Class in Britain today
According to the Great British Class Survey, our society is now divided into seven social classes, instead of the traditional three – upper, middle and working class. . Steve Latham . A research project organised by the BBC and several universities has drawn on empirical findings, using data about cultural […]
Interns abroad… an experience
An inside look at the once in a lifetime experience of studying, living, and working in another country and another culture. . Angela Smith . It is hard to believe that at this time last year I had just begun to explore the possibility of studying abroad by going to […]