English Courses in London: about London, England

Learn English in London, a capital which will surprise you

About London, England When you think you know everything about London there is always something wonderful to surprise you!

This city really has everything … busy shopping streets and the most beautiful, peaceful parks … the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. If you take a walk by the river Thames you can find Roman history, the spirit of Charles Dickens and stunning 21st century architecture. This is really a place where new and old live side by side.

London has a reputation for being expensive but as a tourist you will be able to visit most of the museums and galleries for free! These include: British Museum, Museum of London, Science Museum, Tate Gallery, National Gallery and many more.

London is a place where anything goes. In other words, the city has a reputation for accepting people from all over the world and people feel very free when they are here.

This means that you should come here with an open mind and be willing to try anything. Have a pint in an English pub and then a curry in an Indian restaurant, watch a game of cricket in the park or go clubbing until the sun rises, see a Shakespeare play at the Globe or visit one of the many markets… every day is a different experience.

Here are 10 very different things that you can try in London.

Proms Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall (July – September)
Cricket at Lord’s (April – September), tennis at Wimbledon (June / July), football at Wembley and rugby at Twickenham
Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre (May – September)
Chelsea Flower Show (May)
River cruise down the Thames to Greenwich (all year)
The markets – Portobello, Borough, Brick Lane, Petticoat Lane, Camden (all year)
The London Eye
Picnic in one of the Royal Parks
Shopping in the Harrods Food Hall
Tea with the Queen