Friday 11 January 2008

Help!!!

We are starting to build our new website at www.languageinlondon.com. At the moment, it just links to the old www.camdencollege.com one but we have big plans for the new site!

I'd like to ask you... old students, current students, potential new students and friends of the school... what would you like to find on a language school website? What are the important features for you?

And I have another request...

We are planning to have the site in at least 15 different languages. So what I need to know is what are the key words and phrases you would use on google in your language if you were looking for a English course in the UK. (Think about the type of course you want, the location, and anything else relevant).

Please, please, please send this information to the school's email, which you can find at www.languageinlondon.com and put your name and nationality. I'll make sure that everyone who helps has an official online thank-you!!!

Well, that's your homework. Don't forget to do it!

Have a good weekend.

Stuart Rubenstein

Monday 7 January 2008

New year, new faces...

Last week was a little quiet as our students slowly began to come back to school. This morning there are a lot of new faces and the buzz is back.

We know it can be a little nerve-wracking arriving at a language school on the first day (are they expecting me? will I understand what they say? how do I introduce myself? how will they know what my level is?).

For many students, coming to study English in London is not just about studying English... whether they are coming for one or 48 weeks, this is a great opportunity to meet people from many different countries, make new friends and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I get emails from ex-students every week and they always tell me that they are still in contact with a number of people who were in their class. On the school's Facebook page there are students who were here this summer... and some who were students at Camden College of English more than 15 years ago!

I always believe that a language school is the easiest place to meet people and make friends. All you need to say is, "Hi, my name is.................., where are you from?" and a conversation begins.

So.... if your new year's resolution is to improve your language skills and meet some new people... you know where to go!

Regards,
Stuart Rubenstein