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Day 22 – Thursday, 1 August 2019 – Harry P. & the Horses

As week three comes to a close, we say goodbye to some of our students, but also welcome some new ones.

Departures

No doubt we’re all sad to have to wave goodbye, but at the same time, we can’t help it but be delighted to see how many friends students have made in only a couple of weeks. Friends might fly away home to the other side of the world – yet that won’t mean an end to their companionship. Our returning students regularly tell us about how they keep in touch with friends they met here – even if it was years ago!

The deeper the sorrow, the sweeter the joy
Have a safe flight home!

Arrivals

A fresh week also means that some new students join our team. We wish them a great stay here and plenty of learning English!

For other students, Thursday is a more relaxed day when they can recharge and get ready for another week of learning to use their English in new ways.

A nice walk to Ludlow

Some chose to visit Ludlow, the quintessential English town, just 5 minutes’ drive from the campus. Ludlow Castle was built by the Norman (French) invasion force led by William the Conqueror that conquered England in 1066.

The stunning walk to Ludlow is 20 minutes through fields and forest

The secrets of Harry Potter

Lovers of this book and movie franchise got an opportunity to step behind the scenes and learn more about their favourite characters. They even saw authentic props and rooms that the movies were filmed in!

Study like Granger, eat like Weasley, live like Potter!

Horses aren’t just beautiful to look at

Horse riding is a perfect way to truly and completely connect with nature. Under the careful eye of a professional guide, students went on a ride through the forest.

What students really loved was the fact that the ride was not in paddock, not on a road: our trek was through forest tracks deep in the forest. A real adventure!

See for yourself what horse riding is like

Ready for another great week? Let’s do it!

What’s new for 2019?

“The only thing that is certain in life is change”

This year we have got some new challenges and new adventures for you.

New adventures

Sailing >> this lake, these boats

#TrySomethingNew

Summer school at More Than English is a chance to try something new. This year we’re introducing sailing. It’s a full afternoon on a lake with instructors that are qualified to teach sailing to a high level. Is it possible for a teenager to learn to sail a boat in one afternoon? Let’s just say, you might be surprised…

Alton Towers – the UK’s No 1 theme park.

2019 will be also the first year we are going to the UK’s biggest theme park. Alton Towers has more rides than any other theme park in the UK. If you love roller coasters, you’ll love Alton Towers.

https://www.altontowers.com/theme-park/

Platform 9 3/4 in the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio

#MoreHarryPotter

If you are a Harry Potter fan, there’s good news for you. This year we’re offering two trips instead of one to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio where Harry Potter was filmed. One trip will be at the start of summer school. One will be at the end of summer school.

www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

Click here to download your 2019 excursion schedule.

More active study options

All students at More Than English benefit from 24 hours of learning a week comprising:

  • 15 hours of English a week
  • 9 hours of ‘Get Ahead’ study options a week

Click here to download your 2019 ‘Get Ahead’ study options timetable

For 2019 we’re offering 3 new ACTIVE ‘Get Ahead’ options. Summer school at More Than English is all about learning to use your English in new ways. These new study options are extra active.

#TrySomethingNew

#DoWhatYouLove

#1 Get Ahead Art


#2 Get Ahead Ceramics

It does not matter if you are a beginner or very experienced. Our art teachers will help you take your skills in art, painting and pottery to the next level.

#3 Get Ahead Hockey

Our top level hockey coach will challenge the best players and help beginners learn to love the game too.

More academic study options

In the future, for university and for work, you need will English to a very high level. The popularity of our most academically demanding study options from Speech Making, to Model United Nations is not surprising when you consider that a large proportion of students at More Than English have B2 and C1. That why we’re offering two new challenging options for the most ambitious students:

New for 2019:

#1 Cambridge Advanced

Prepare for your Cambridge CAE exam with our expert exam teachers.

#2 University Prep.

Your future is so full of amazing opportunities. The job you will do in the future might not even exist today. Universities are responding to a rapidly changing world economy with exciting new degree options. Our University Prep. course offers you the chance to:

  • ‘Think outside the box’ and consider new university course options
  • Understand the types of university available in the UK and in other countries
  • Make a plan so that your future university plan will be successful

Favourite study options

Don’t worry. Your favourite study options are still available: Dance, Film Making, Drama, Golf , Speech Making, Business Challenge, Model United Nations and much more.

Design the perfect course for you using our online Course Builder.

Day 28 – Saturday 4 August

The last full day of summer school

Zvonimir from Croatia gave a very moving farewell speech this evening. He has been a student at More Than English every year for 3 years:

Please, please, please stay in touch Zvonimir! We are very sure that this in just one step in a very long and incredible journey for you.

Presentations

The last evening is always the perfect moment for staff to present a certificate and say a few words about the achievements of our teenage guests:

Certificates

It’s also the ideal opportunity to take a look at which house scored the most points.

This week, Harry Potter beat Sherlock Holmes and Robin Hood with 106 points!

Finally, congratulations to individual students who gained medals not only for getting the most points, but also for outstanding contributions to summer school:

Nicole (Brazil)

Two cities

We also went to London and Liverpool today.

Liverpool (north)

Students chose from 2 different Liverpool options:

  • Titantic Museum
  • The Beatles Story

The Beatles Story

The Albert Dock in Liverpool

London (south)

Students chose from 3 different London options:

  • River Cruise + Walking Tour
  • British Museum + Oxford Street
  • Natural Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum + Harrods

At last, we found the black panther…

Last sleep!

Get a good night’s sleep everyone ready for your journey back home tomorrow!