Sep
26
Phrase of the Week: 24th September 2018
do the donkey work Do the hard and boring part of a job or task
Sep
26
Phrase of the Week: 17th September 2018
not sleep a wink Not sleep at all
Sep
26
Phrase of the Week: 3rd September 2018
Hang (on) in there Don’t give up
Sep
26
Phrase of the Week: 27th August 2018
a rule of thumb A helpful, accurate guide which is based on practice not on theory.
Sep
20
Lisa-Marie from Germany
Who ever believes that Broadstairs is a contemplative sleepy seaside town is far from correct. Especially in the summer months, students from all over the world bustle up and down the streets of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday destination – in the morning half-asleep on the way to college, during the break at lunchtime in a […]
Sep
20
Miori from Japan
I’m Miori. I’m from Japan. I’ve been here for 2 weeks. I’m having fun studying English at Hilderstone College. I’m always disappointed by my English skill, but I wouldn’t have this experience in Japan. So, I have to keep studying English everyday! Also, my dream was to study in England, so I’m really happy to be here! I can’t see views like this in Japan. I like walking around […]
Aug
20
NEW: Hilderstone College promotional videos
We are delighted to announce the launch of two brand new Hilderstone College promotional videos (90-second montage and 3-minute video with student interviews and comments). The videos were filmed in Broadstairs this summer with the participation of staff and students. We hope you like them and welcome your comments! See the shorter, ‘montage’ video here. […]
Aug
20
QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 13th August 2018: Prepositions
What is the correct preposition for each gap? 1) If you’re walking _____ the post office on your way to work, could you buy me some stamps? 2) He got ____ the bus in the High Street and bought a return ticket. 3) I broke my arm falling _____ my horse. 4) I’ve worked at […]
Aug
20
QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 6th August 2018: Correcting mistakes.
Can you correct the mistakes in these sentences? 1) ‘Oh no! I’ve forgotten my lunch money!’ ‘Don’t worry – I’m going to lend you some.’ 2) It rains really heavily at the moment. 3) I lived here for five years now. 4) This house built in the 18th century. 5) The price of the course […]
Aug
20
QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 30th July 2018: Negative prefixes
Can you add the correct prefix to these adjectives/verbs? Examples: DISagree UNimportant INcomplete 1) _____conscious 2) _____mature 3) _____popular 4) _____reliable 5) _____respect 6) _____sense 7) _____loyal 8) _____decisive 9) _____polite 10) _____logical Answers below.