English idioms
English idioms English idioms play an important role in everyday English-speaking life. However, as in the German language, English idioms sometimes make little sense in direct translation, which is why it is important to understand the proverbs in the context of the text. You should memorize the most important English expressions and idioms, because in everyday life, such as on...
The 10 Best Books to Learn English
The 10 Best Books to Learn English You learn a new language particularly quickly and effectively if you deal with it as long and intensively as possible. A language trip is the ideal opportunity to learn a foreign language in a short time and to significantly improve your own language skills. But not in every life situation it is possible to take a language trip abroad lasting several...
Learn English with TV series
Learn English with TV series in the original. Learning foreign languages is not easy for most of us. Cramming vocabulary, understanding grammar rules and then also memorizing the exceptions that are probably hidden in every language to the annoyance of the learners: It doesn’t sound really fun. Nevertheless, foreign language skills are becoming increasingly important and are often a...
Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! On the 17th of March people around the world will join the celebrations by wearing green and drinking Guinness. We’re sure you’ve heard about this day but there are some fun facts about it that not many people know. Read our article to discover the secrets of this fun-filled event! What’s St. Patrick’s Day? St....
If you love Harry Potter, Exeter is a MUST
Are you a fan of Harry Potter? The series of books and movies about a wizard with a scar on his forehead has been charming younger and older audiences for many years. JK Rowling was inspired by many things when writing the books. One of them was the city she studied in, Exeter. This location is an absolute must for all Harry Potter fans. A trip to another country to visit one place may seem a...
Your Language Adventure Awaits: It's Time to Pack!
You may think that packing isn’t rocket science and you haven’t thought much about it when considering your trip abroad. However, there’s a difference between packing for a week-long beach holiday and leaving for your study abroad adventure. Good planning when it comes to what to take with you may means a better, less stressful study experience abroad. Taking what you need...
What Is Torbay?
When you think about England, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably London. This magnificent city has a lot to offer but the country doesn’t end on its capital. Our oldest school is located less than five hours away from London, in the picturesque area called Torbay. If you love a slightly slower pace of life, consider learning English during an English Riviera...
LAL Summer Schools: Classic and Premium Experiences
Our summer schools offer consists of many different options to make sure that all our young learners are happy with their well-matched experience their parents have chosen for them. Check out our post about summer school packages with a difference to have a breakdown of our packages created with your child’s individual preferences in mind. In this post, we’ll focus on the...
Real Life English Activities
Real Life English is a signature LAL programme that allows you to learn English… by living in English. Of course, a big part of your experience with us is a language course. When you study with LAL you can be sure that you’ll work with qualified and experienced teachers. A language course, however, is certainly not the most important part of the Real Life English experience....