Subject Focus: Cultural Exchange
Londoners who only speak English are frequently lucky enough to have an easy ride when travelling – there are many places where it’s possible to get away with not learning the native language. It’s no reason to be complacent, however. Learning a new language can really work wonders for your career, social life and makes travelling so much more pleasurable… But for the millions of athletes and visitors from all over the world descending on the capital for next year’s Olympic Games, it won’t necessarily be the same, as they will not all be able to...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...