Hello there! In this week’s newsletter, I’d like to introduce my free PDF course, English for Studying Abroad.
I actually made this course a few years ago. It consists of (contains) 10 lessons that follow the story of an 18-year-old Japanese student called Maki. Lessons include role-play scenarios (situations), practical vocabulary, and cultural tips for living overseas.
I use this course with students of mine that are going overseas. They enjoy it very much and I hope you find it useful, too. Here’s the link again: English for Studying Abroad
Guide to the IELTS Speaking Test
If you want to study abroad, especially in Europe, you may need to take the IELTS test. I have a student who is going to study music at a university in Hungary. She needed to get a good score in the IELTS speaking test, so I made a guide for her and she passed!
I’ve uploaded the guide for you to read. I hope you find it helpful. Download Nick’s Guide to the IELTS Speaking Test.
Don’t forget, I now offer private lessons online if you’d like some one-to-one tuition (teaching).
British English
Since this newsletter is about studying abroad here are some natural British phrases used to do just that:
- Going overseas – This is a common way to say that someone is going to study in another country.
- Taking a year out – Often used to describe a gap year spent studying or working abroad.
- Studying off the beaten track – Used to describe studying in a country that is not a typical destination for students.
- Heading to foreign climes – Refers to moving to a different country with a notably different climate for study.
- Getting a taste of university life abroad – This phrase is used to talk about experiencing what studying at a university in another country is like.
- Broadening one’s horizons overseas – Describes the benefit of gaining new experiences and perspectives by studying in another country.
New Worksheets and Videos
Before I finish my cup of tea, I want to show you what I’ve made since the last newsletter:
Videos:
- English Speaking Skills – Self-Introduction Practice and Thinking Time Phrases
Worksheets:
- Speaking Skills: Self-Introductions and Thinking Time Phrases
- News: UK post office scandal over faulty computer system
- True Story: The invisible fire at the 1981 Indy 500
Wrap-up
And that’s it! Thank you for joining me for tea! If you’re enjoying my blog and would like to get new posts in your email, please subscribe. If you have friends who might like these posts, please share this link with them. I really appreciate it!
All the best,
Nick
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