Jul
31
Phrase of the Week: 02 July 2018
a hat trick Three successes of the same kind in a limited period, especially in cricket, football, rugby, baseball and ice hockey.
Jul
26
INTERN DIARY: Valentina and Chiara
Hi! We are Chiara and Valentina and we are 19 years old. We are two Italian students who are going to university next year. Thanks to our school in Italy, now we have the opportunity to do an internship at Hilderstone College for 12 weeks. Here we work in different offices like Student Services […]
Jun
29
FREE ARRIVAL TRANSFER OFFER
A FREE ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM ANY LONDON AIRPORT TO BROADSTAIRS (by shuttle bus or by taxi, depending on flight time and airport) The following promotion will be available for all new individual enrolments received after 1 July 2018 for courses starting at Hilderstone between 27 August to 22 December 2018. Bookings must be for a […]
Jun
27
BRIGHTON: One of our favourite Saturday trips
Brighton is a fantastic destination for a day out, with its vibrant cultural mix and its varied arts and music scene. Here you will find modern shopping centres alongside unusual boutiques and small specialist shops in the old, historic lanes of the old town (known as ‘The Lanes’). Something you really should see when you […]
Jun
26
QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 11th June 2018: BRITISH SLANG
Do you know the meaning of these common slang words and expressions? Try googling them! Then check the answers below. 1) A quid 2) A brolly 3) A bloke 4) A nap/to have a nap 5) legless (adjective) 6) skint (adjective) 7) the bee’s knees 8) to have a natter 9) chuffed (adjective) 10) A […]
Jun
25
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tessa Woodward
We are delighted to announce the news of a special award presented to Tessa Woodward, who many of our readers will remember as a key member of the teacher training team at Hilderstone for many years. Tessa retired from Hilderstone in 2016 but has remained active in the profession, editing the Teacher Trainer and maintaining […]
Jun
07
QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARY
‘MONEY makes the world go round’, as we say in English….or is it ‘the root of all evil’? Whatever you think, it’s important to know some of the key words related to money and finance. Can you complete the words below? 1) My salary goes directly into my c_____t account every month. 2) Most people […]
Jun
05
Phrase of the Week: 4th June 2018
a mishmash of …. A confused mixture of different kinds of things
May
31
Sushi Making and Origami – evening activity
Hilderstone College students learning how to make #origami by Kumi, the Hilderstone College Cafeteria Manager.
May
31
Phrase of the Week: 28th May 2018
be (as) right as rain Feel well again