May 2018

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PARTIES DID YOU KNOW THAT..

DID YOU KNOW THAT..

Ask at Client Services for morcesking.ie

They will focus on your specific needs such as: professional social skills / understanding different accents / using English in a business environment / CV and interview preparation / extra examination practice

Please prepare the following: Student Number (on the front of your Student Card)Digital photo on your computerCredit/Debit Card

Go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/and follow the instructions.

To have a look around please come up to 77 Gloucester Road and ask for Gavin, the One-to-One coordinator.

Lessons are in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, with experienced, professional and patient One-to-One teachers.

...YOU CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT OYSTER CARD (if your course is at least 14 weeks)

You can participate in exclusive One-to-One evening social events where you can practise speaking English over a drink or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.

...WE OFFER ONE TO ONE TUITION. FREE PARTY @ TIGER TIGERFriday 4th MAY9PM – 3AMFREE ENTRY and a Shot before 11pm with Voucher£5 After 11pm / £10 on the doorNearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus

May 2018

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CAFE DE PARISFriday 11th May10:30PM – 3AM£5 with Voucher£5 Extra after 12am£20 on the DoorNearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus

MINISTRY OF SOUNDSaturday 12th May11PM – 6AM£4 Advance Ticket£5 Extra after 12am£23 on the DoorNearest Tube: Elephant & Castle

FABRICFriday 18th May11PM – 7AM£6 Advance Ticket£5 Extra from 12am to 1am£15 extra after 1am£25 on the DoorNearest Tube: Farringdon

GABETOFriday 25th May9PM – AMFree entry and a shot with Voucherbefore 11PM / £5 after £10 without voucherNearest Tube: Camden Town

TOURS FK NEWS & PROMOTIONS

Start preparing for your future career or for further study with an examination focused programme:

IELTS Accepted by many employers worldwide as a good standard of English and for entry into UK universities

Suitable for students at B1 / Intermediate and above levels

Choose from Standard (20 sessions) or Intensive IELTS (28 sessions) per week

We offer a 4 or 8 week programme, ask at reception for starting dates and more details.

CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE (FCE) & CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED (CAE)

Accepted by many employers as a good standard of English and for entry into educational institutions worldwide

Suitable for students at B2 /Upper Intermediate (FCE) and C1/ Advanced (CAE) levels

For next programme details, ask at reception.You will need to do a special test to check your level of English.

If you are an

existing group 15

or Club 8 student,

of a similar level

To discuss the opportunity to create your own personalised lessons contact 1-1@francesking.com OR visit Student Services

THE ENGLISH BUS

AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH TOUR 2 DAYS

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS

£89 STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES

£99

CANTERBURY, LEEDS CASTLE & WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

£145

OXFORD £59

From £239

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EDINBURGH, LOCH NESS AND HIGHLANDS BY TRAIN 3 DAYS

BELGIUM - A DAY IN BEAUTIFUL BRUGES!

GO TO WWW.THEENGLISHBUS.COM

GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK

SOHOThis month we’re going on a Soho Walk. Here’s some background information…The music scene in Soho can be traced back to 1948 and Club Eleven, generally regarded as the first venue where modern jazz, or bebop, was performed in the UK. The Harmony Inn was a hang-out for

musicians on Archer Street operating during the 1940s and 1950s. It stayed open very late and attracted jazz fans from the nearby Cy Laurie Jazz Club.In the early 1950s, Soho became the centre of the beatnik culture in London. Coffee bars such as Le Macabre on Wardour Street, which had coffin-shaped tables, fostered beat poetry, jive dance and political debate. The Goings On, located in Archer Street, was a Sunday afternoon club, organised by beat poets Pete Brown, Johnny Byrne and Spike Hawkins, that opened in January 1966. For the rest of the week, it operated as an illegal gambling den. Other "beat" coffee bars in Soho included the French, Le Grande, Stockpot, Melbray, Universal, La Roca, Freight Train (Skiffle star Chas McDevitt's place), El Toro, Picasso, Las Vegas, and the Moka Bar.The 2i's Coffee Bar was probably the first rock club in Europe, opened in 1956 (59 Old Compton Street), and soon Soho was the centre of the fledgling rock scene in London. Clubs included the Flamingo Club, La Discothèque, Whisky a Go Go, Ronan O'Rahilly's The Scene in 1963 (near the Windmill Theatre in Ham Yard – formally The Piccadilly Club) and jazz clubs like Ronnie Scott's, which opened in 1959 at 39 Gerrard Street and moved to 47 Frith Street in 1965.Soho's Wardour Street was the home of the Marquee Club, which opened in 1958 and where the Rolling Stones first performed in July 1962. Eric Clapton and Brian Jones both lived for a time in Soho, sharing a flat with future rock publicist, Tony Brainsby.Soho was also home to Trident Studios at 17 St Anne's Court between 1968 and 1981 where recording artists included The Beatles, Elton John, Queen and David Bowie.Although technically not part of Soho, Denmark Street is known for its connections with British popular music, and is nicknamed the British Tin Pan Alley due to its large concentration of shops selling musical instruments. The Sex Pistols lived beneath number 6 Denmark Street, and recorded their first demos there. Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and Donovan have all recorded there and Elton John wrote his hit "Your Song" in the street.

Glossaryhang-out (n) a place one frequently visits.beatnik (n) a young person in the 1950s and early 1960s belonging

to a subculture associated with the beat generation.fledgling (adj) a person or organization that is immature,

inexperienced, or underdeveloped

WORKING WITH US

ID TO BE PROVIDED AS PROOF OF ENTRY 18+

If you are level B2 or above and have the right to work in the UK (for example you have an EU passport or a Tier 5 working holiday visa), please contact Marcella in Reception at Gloucester Road.

We know a nice, authenticJapanese restaurant in Sohowhere you can find all yourfavourite dishes.You can eat good sushi orsashimi and they servedelicious curries, teriyaki,noodle dishes etc.

Wed 30 May

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Join us as we travel to Londonby the Sea! This amazingVictorian seaside town is atreasure trove of delights. Walkalong the famous Lanes andvisit the antique shops andboutiques. Then, have fish and chips on the beach, see the domed Pavilion and walk out into the sea along the magical pier.

Sat 26 May

DAY TRIP TO BRIGHTON

Sun 20 May

SPITALFIELDS & BRICK LANE MARKETS

A Sunday morning tradition formany East Enders, Brick Lanemarket is a vast hotchpotch ofstalls selling leather clothing,second-hand furniture andbric-a-brac. Here second-hand stores and leather shops line the actual market itself, and hot dog stands compete with Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, trendy bars, and a famous 24-hour bagel shop.

Wed 9 May

INDIANRESTAURANT

According to a recent survey, the Brits love their curries even more than fish and chips. Join this activity to find out what all the fuss is about! Order a mild dish or go for a fiery hot feast.

Tue 15 May

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Often listed among Shake-speare's great comedies, The Merchant of Venice is a play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender. The play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for Shylock and the famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech on humanity.

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GLOSSARY

go for (v, trans) choose;default (v) not be able to repay a debt;hotchpotch (n) confused mixture of different things;bric-a-brac (n) small decorative objects;treasure trove (n) a valuable discovery, resource, or collection.

BrightonDay Trip

Visit the Lanes, the medievalfishing quarter and enjoy a walkaround the oldest seaside resortin Europe.Meet the FK Leaders inside London Bridge train station, near platform 13 at 10.00am. £9 return (pay on the day).

The BritishMuseum

This truly iconic building houses avast collection of art you will haveseen in many guide books: theRosetta Stone, and Canova’s ‘TheThree Graces’ to name but two.Meet the FK Leader outside RussellSquare Underground Station at4.00pm.

Free event

Pizza

Join us for a pizza at Franco Manca! Their famous sourdough pizzas have been declared the best in Britain! Meet the FK leader at 6.30pm outside South Kensington Underground station.Approx £10.

Restaurant

Free event

Sir John Soane was one of the most inventive architects of his time. He built the Bank of England and Dulwich Picture Gallery, as well as his own extraordinary home by buying, demolishing and rebuilding three houses in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Meet the FK leader at Holborn Underground station at 4.00pm.

John Soanes Museum

Free event

Join us as we walk along the 7streets around this ‘secret’ area ofSoho.

Meet the FK leader at Covent Garden Underground station at 4.00pm.

Seven DialsWalk

In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead. Meet the FK leader inside St Paul’s Underground station at 1.30pm sharp. Tickets only £5 (standing).

The Merchant of Venice

Join us as we trace the footsteps ofthe young wizard around the moremysterious streets of old Londontown!Meet the FK wizard leader insideTemple Underground station at4.00pm.

Harry PotterWalk

Free event

Join us for a traditional feast at a Indian restaurant. Choose from very mild to super-spicy dishes and experience why the British love Indian cuisine so much!Meet the leader inside Vauxhall Underground station at 6.30pm. £16 for an Indian feast of 15 dishes!

IndianRestaurant

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Join us as we enjoy some live jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Drums, double bass, sax, trumpet, electric guitar. Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm. Good bar food. Over 18s only.Bring drinks money and ID.

Our London Workshop helps you to get the most from your host city. Learn some of its histories, find out what Londoners themselves say are the best things to do here. Meet the FK leader in Room 3.2 at 1.30pm.

LondonWorkshop

Free event

The ‘Bard’ invented so many terms and phrases that are now used in everyday language. Join us as we investigate many of them and look forward to Friday’s performance of his masterpiece ‘Hamlet’.Meet the FK leader in Room 3.2 at 1.30pm.

Shakespeare’s English Workshop

Free event

Assa is a great Korean restaurant that we’ve been going to for years! The food has some similarities to Japanese and Chinese food and is delicious. ‘Stone bowl’ bibimbap, hotpot and DIY BBQ are favourite dishes to order!Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at6.30pm.£12 plus drinks and service

KoreanRestaurant

TemplePlace

See the current exhibition on post WW1 jazz at this Grade-1 listed-building overlooking the Thames.

Meet the FK Leader at 4.00pm at Temple Underground Station.

Free event

by BoatTake a cruise down the river Thames to historic Greenwich. See the famous meridian, Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory.Meet the FK leader inside Westminster Underground station at 10.30am.1-way boat fare with Travel Card £8Return by Underground.

Greenwich

Bank

Hopefully the weather will be good& you can enjoy London’s parksand open spaces. If not, try someof our museums and galleries.

Holiday

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Hopefully the weather will be good& you can enjoy London’s parksand open spaces. If not, try someof our museums and galleries.

Holiday

The National Gallery

Enjoy a vast amount of artwork at The National Gallery.Take a stroll taking in beautiful art collection or just chill out.Meet the FK Leader at Embankment Underground station at 2.00pm.

Free event

Join us for a tour of 4 classic pubs in Soho. From lavishly decorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’.Meet the FK Leader outside 77Gloucester Road at 4.00pm.Over 18s only.Bring drinks money and ID.

Old Soho HeritagePub Tour

RichmondDay Trip

See The Green, The River Thamesand the deer in Richmond Park.

Meet the FK Leader at Earls CourtUnderground station (Earls CourtRoad entrance) at 10.30am.Pay for travel to Zone 4 & approx. £10 for pub lunch.

Join us at The Rock and Sole Plaice,London’s ‘best provider of thenational dish’. Their fried haddockand chips are highly recommended.Meet the FK Leader outside Covent Garden Underground station at 6.30pm.Approx. £13 plus drinks and service.

Fish andChips

Imperial WarMuseum

The Imperial War Museum coverswars which have happened sinceWorld War 1, especially thosewhich Britain were involved in.Meet the FK Leader inside Lambeth North Underground station at 4.00pm.

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Brick Lane MarketsThese markets are the mostinteresting in East London. Plants, pots, bikes, clothes and antiques are all there at Brick Lane. Live music/great real ethnic food.Meet the FK Leader inside Liverpool Street train station, near platform 1 at 11.00am.

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e-Learning Workshop

Free event

Join us for this fun workshop all about different ways of learning English electronically to support your Frances King course. Please bring smartphones/laptops. Meet the FK leader in room 3.2 at 1.30pm.

The WallaceCollection

Set in a historic London townhouse,its 25 rooms include French 18thCentury paintings, furniture andporcelain.Meet the FK Leader inside MarbleArch Underground station at 4.00pm.

Free event

Chelsea PhysicGarden

London’s first botanic garden, founded in 1673 to train apprentices in identifying plants, has subsequently become one of the most important centres of botany in the world.Meet the FK Leader outside 77Gloucester Road at 4.00pm.£6.60 admission.

BeatlesWalk

Take our “fab” Beatles walk. Facts and fun all about one of the 60s best bands.

Meet the FK Leader at Bond Street Underground station at 4.00pm.

Free event

Come and try some deliciousJapanese food in a great restaurantin Soho. Noodles, rice, sushi andmore!Meet the FK Leader inside LeicesterSquare Underground station at6.30pm.Approx. £12 plus drinks and service.

JapaneseRestaurant

April Activities

May Activities

Good PronunciationWorkshop

Free event

Improve your accent! Learn sometips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help you to make your English clearer.Meet the FK Leader in room 3.2at Gloucester Road at 1.30pm.