It has often bewildered me how students can learn structural ‘grammar’ from day 1 of a beginner’s course, when they have had no contact with the language they are supposed to be analysing. Learning takes place when learners have had sufficient input to ask themselves intelligent questions and search for the answers, and it is…
DetailsHOLISTIC GRAMMAR STEP ONE: Apply the language you know NON-MODAL MODAL PRESENT PAST Write verb clauses in the four sections. ALL verb forms fit into one of the boxes STEP 2: Think about the above table. What do the verbs in…
DetailsDear students and friends It is with deep sadness that I write to let you know that Estrid, the figurehead of Echo from it’s beginnings in 1988 until her retirement last year, has died after a long and brave fight against pancreatic cancer. She died painlessly and peacefully on Saturday evening, surrounded by family and…
DetailsHere is a selection of the feedback we have received on the courses this summer, clearly reflecting satisfaction from all the ages and nationalities we cater to, from 12 to 20, from Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Switzerland… I think it also reflects the family feel we try to promote, and the sense that all our students…
DetailsHere are some of the photos taken this summer: In and Around Echo: Excursions: BRIGHTON PADDLE AROUND THE PIER & PRIDE FESTIVALS, PORTSMOUTH SPINNAKER TOWER & HISTORIC DOCKYARDS, LONDON… ACTIVITIES ART ATTACK (What’s the media? What’s the theme?) POTTERY CAFE, FOOTBALL WORLD CUP, CINEMA ON THE…
DetailsUnfortunately, not all the films could be uploaded. Click on the link below for the ones that we DO have. Hopefully, you are the star of the movie!:
We are giving away 20€ to spend on Amazon. Just ‘share’ this post on your facebook wall and ‘like’ our facebook page More information on our immersion English courses for teenagers can be found on our website, where you can enrol online Our courses run from 29th June until 24th August 2014 Echo Language School –…
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