Blog - English Courses

Naples to Edinburgh by train, and back! An inspiring journey

Have you ever thought about changing the way you travel? Are you trying to cut down on flights? Would you like to find a more environmentally friendly way to get to Scotland?

Mixed level English classes are a great way to develop your communication skills

But sometimes the students ask us, ‘Why is the group mixed level? How does that help me?’ There are some very good reasons for combining different abilities, and the main one is that it mimics real life!

Learn English... by having fun!

I have good news: you don’t need to study English to learn English… you just need to do the things you love!

Why is it important to learn Business English?

The spread of English as the language of international business has made it more important than ever for people working with colleagues, clients and partners from other countries to understand each other, so that they can form effective and productive working relationships.

Learning English for business use in Edinburgh

Environmental English course in Edinburgh, Scotland

It’s not just ecologists who need Environmental English! Professionals working in the energy industry, forestry industry, conservation, town planning, countryside management and tour guides all need to be able to explain key concepts common in environmental English.

Edinburgh is set in an interesting geographical landscape. View of Salisburg Crags and the city

Principal's Post - May 2022

All Covid rules and regulations have been lifted in Scotland and Edinburgh is buzzing again

Discuss urban and rural land use in an Environmental English course.

Principal's Post - February 2021

The benefits of learning English online at ECS

Principal's Post - January 2021

"The Russian engineer wants some ice cream" and other useful phrases.

Principal's Post - July 2020

School reopening on 3rd August!

IELTS exam preparation course

The International English Language Testing System is a test of English which is recognised throughout the world. The IELTS exam has now become one of the most commonly recognised English language tests in the world.