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WLES is gaining international momentum for its work with teaching English to medical professionals. Two teachers from West London English …

Published on 30 Mar 2023

OET ALL STARS

On one of the few blue afternoons this summer we set out from school to meet Steve. Of course we …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

ST PAUL'S AND ROUNDABOUT

Each trip starts at school with, ‘Where’s the list? Who’s missing?’ Without fail Rinat our new Russian friend keeps us …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

OUR TRIP TO HOLLAND PARK

How to enjoy the Olympics The 2020 Olympics are finally here! A year after they were originally scheduled but better …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

HOW TO ENJOY THE OLYMPICS?

If you watch any American comedy show and they ever talk about British people, you will hear three kinds of …

Published on 30 Mar 2023

WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE BRITISH FOOD?

The weather is getting warmer. The lockdown rules are relaxing. Londoners are emerging bleary eyed into the sun like bears …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

THINGS TO DO IN LONDON AFTER LOCKDOWN

It wasn’t always for the school named WLES but I’ve worked for Asif’s family since 1997 when the school was …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

AN INTERVIEW WITH REBECCA

Every year it seems that Christmas starts a little earlier. People tend to roll their eyes as the Halloween decorations …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

A GUIDE TO A VERY BRITISH CHRISTMAS

It’s no surprise that for many people visiting England, going to see a big football match is right at the …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

FOOTBALL AND COVID-19

Usually when I ask my students to discuss what their favourite things about London are, many mention the convenient transportation …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

BLACK LIVES MATTER IN THE UK

So, autumn has officially arrived in UK bringing with it the cold weather. But just because the temperature has dropped …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

8 TOP THINGS TO DO IN LONDON THIS AUTUMN

Take the sound /h/ at the beginning of a word. This is often unuttered by English learners because it is …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

SOUNDING ENGLISH (IF YOU'RE SPANISH) - PART 2

A Spanish friend of mine, who lived with an English partner for a few years and made a lot of …

Published on 31 Mar 2023

SOUNDING ENGLISH (IF YOU'RE SPANISH) - PART 1

If you pop a balloon, you break the balloon and it makes a small explosive sound. If your eyes pop …

Published on 30 Mar 2023

SOME COLLOQUIAL USES OF THE WORD POP

You won’t spend and you’ll see that London is much more than you thought, it can still give you the …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WHY DON't You ....

So, you’ve finished your studies in England and you’re going back home where you will be speaking ....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

8 TIPS TO KEEPING YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL AFTER STUDYING IN LONDON

The corona virus outbreak in Italy has now reached pandemic proportions. We are advising the ....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WORDS IN THE NEWS

Yesterday the question: How was your weekend? was put to five students. The answer was the same ....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WILL WE STAY SANE?

First: B2 is the First Certificate of English (formerly FCE). A First B2 certificate shows that you have the ....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

EXAM FAQS - FIRST B2

You might already be preparing for the IELTS exam, or just thinking about it taking it. You may have to …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

IELTS! TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE? THAT IS THE QUESTION.

As we get closer to the winter break, it’s time to reflect on what we have achieved this year ....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

2020 ROUND-UP

You might already be preparing for the IELTS exam, or just thinking about it taking it. You may have to …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

HAVE YOU SEEN REBECCA LATELY?

Yes! With normal books and dictionaries! Feel free to take a dictionary to class with you and use it instead …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WLES LIBRARY

As the days grow darker and Halloween draws near, why not take a look at some of London’s spookiest spots?

Published on 28 Mar 2023

LONDON’S SPOOKIEST PLACES

Some useful language before you start reading:

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WHAT SHALL WE DO THIS WEEKEND? PART TWO

Some useful language before you start reading:

Published on 28 Mar 2023

WHAT SHALL WE DO THIS WEEKEND? PART ONE

I am Yasser. I’m 20 years old and I come from Milan in the north of Italy.

Published on 28 Mar 2023

AN INTERVIEW WITH...YASSER

OET is a test for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives. When they pass this ...

Published on 28 Mar 2023

AN INTRODUCTION TO… OET

Learn about the origins of each dish & how they are prepared, cooked & served. If you are making ....

Published on 30 Mar 2023

FIVE BRITISH DISHES THAT YOU SHOULD TRY

The Brits (and Americans) love sarcasm. So, if you want to make friends with us, you’d better learn to recognise …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

A BITE OF BRITISH CULTURE

Take a look at the Premier League and you’ll see all sorts of international names.

Published on 28 Mar 2023

FOOTBALLERS LEARNING ENGLISH

Learning English is similar to learning to cook. You start with an easy recipe; perfect that, before progressing .....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

CAN COOKING REALLY HELP YOU PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH?

Learning a new language will change your life. However, nothing life changing comes easy. There will be times .....

Published on 28 Mar 2023

10 WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED WHEN YOU ARE LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE

One of the best things to do in London, in my opinion, is go to a musical! The West End …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

TOP 5 MUSICALS TO WATCH WHEN LEARNING ENGLISH

Tomi, from the WLES reception staff, sat down with Shin to ask him some questions about his experience at WLES.

Published on 28 Mar 2023

AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR RETURNING STUDENT, SHIN

The Great British Summer is here! It won’t last for long so make sure you try some of these fun …

Published on 28 Mar 2023

10 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN LONDON THIS SUMMER!