Throw (or Put) a spanner in the works Do something, or something happens, that makes a plan or activity fail. Example: “We were going to move to a smaller place, but my son lost his job and moved back home.” “That must have thrown a spanner in the works.” #hilderstonephraseoftheweek FREE PHOTO
Our local area, known as the Isle of Thanet, is famous for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets; the famous British artist, Turner, is quoted as saying that ‘the skies over Thanet are the loveliest in all Europe.’ Here are some stunning photographic examples, taken by our own Head of Marketing, Lynne Hoenes on her mobile […]
My name is Charlotte and I stayed for three months at Hilderstone College. I stayed at the school from August 2017 until October. Although I could improve my English skills, it’s still difficult for me to write an essay =) (I’ve never liked it!). Always when I think back I have a big smile on […]
Hi, my name is Maria Vittoria, I am 23 and I am Italian. In May 2018, I graduated from the American University in Rome, and reaching this goal would not have been possible if I had not come to Hilderstone. I had the chance to study at Hilderstone College twice. The first time, during summer […]
Hi to everyone who is interested in visiting a language school and improving their own language skills. First – very good idea! Secondly- you are totally right to be on this website. My name is Laura, I am from Germany and I am 22 years old. In 2016 I decided to take a summer course […]
My name is Charlotte and I stayed for three months at Hilderstone until October 2017. Although I could improve my English skills, it’s still difficult for me to write an essay! (I never liked it). Always when I think back I have a big smile on my face because my time at the school was […]
When I went to Hilderstone College to improve speaking and writing, it was the time I needed to improve my IELTS score, which was 6 in the average for the second time. I had to reach 7 in next 6 months. I had two fantastic teachers, which were Lee and Pierre, playing an important role […]
Coming to England and choosing Hilderstone College was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I had so much fun while learning English because my teachers were caring, kind and tactful. In Hilderstone, there are always interesting activities to do and places to see for free times. I can say […]
I am Manuela, a Masters Degree student in Management in Lugano. My first time at Hilderstone College was in February 2017 but I came back a few months later during the Summer. Both times it was a unique experience that I will always carry in my heart. I found at Hilderstone what I was looking […]
Hilderstone College is the first English school in my life where I can improve and practice my English. I took an Intensive English Course, 3 months each in 2013 and 2014. First time, I arrived in the UK I can’t understand and speak English, but Hilderstone College gave me more confidence when speaking English. Also, […]
