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!

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Group Discussions

How to give negative feedback without upsetting your British colleagues

Giving and receiving feedback is something that varies across cultures. n this blog post, I’ll show you some examples, and give you some useful phrases to use when giving negative feedback to your British colleagues

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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!

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Wellbeing has become a buzzword in the last few years. In fact, it’s so popular that sometimes I feel rather cynical about it!

Wellbeing has become a buzzword in the last few years - maybe it’s not such a bad idea to look after our mental health?

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Prepare to improve!

It’s everyone’s goal when they come to ECS Scotland: ‘I want to improve my English’. But what is improvement in this context? And how can you measure it?

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Learning a language as an adult: older and wiser!

It’s true that some of our cognitive abilities decline as we get older, but research suggests that we do have advantages over our younger classmates

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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.

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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.

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

You're never too old to learn English!

At ECS Scotland, we often hear students say, ‘I’m too old to learn English’, so I decided to do some research and find out how I can help you to feel more confident about studying

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5 Compelling Reasons to Choose ECS Scotland for English Language Studies in Edinburgh

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary English language journey in the captivating city of Edinburgh?

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