Improve your English Writing
Hamood, a recent Omani student of IH Manchester, made great progress in his writing skills. In this interview he talks about his experience, how he feels about his improvement, and gives some tips on how to improve your writing. Academic writing can be difficult, especially under time pressure such as in an exam. There are […]
Do you want to Improve your English For Speaking?
It’s frustrating , isn’t it, when you know lots of English but find speaking English difficult? Do you feel nervous when speaking English or anxious that you might get it wrong? It is completely normal to feel that way! Everyone feels the same. It’s very brave of you to learn a new language. You may […]
Liverpool Day Trip
Manchester is perfectly situated to be able to visit lots of other places in the North of England in a day. A Liverpool day trip should be top of your list! Liverpool is easily accessible from Manchester, a train journey taking less than an hour and costing less than £10.00 (as per www.thetrainline.com 24th Feb […]
International Food Party
Food is such an ice breaker, isn’t it? Who doesn’t love chatting about their home town and sharing their favourite recipes with something tasty in their hand? https://youtu.be/04S5zl8dYXs This is why the “International Food Party” social at our Manchester school is always a favourite with students and staff alike. Isn’t it a wonderful thing to […]
Using a Learner’s Dictionary
This week’s blog talks about how to make the most from using a learner dictionary. What do you usually do when you come across a word that you don’t understand in English? For most people, the answer to that question is ‘open Google translate’ or some other kind of translation software. Translation can certainly be […]
7 Tips for Effective Language Learning
Here we would like to share with you some easy tips for effective language learning! Just dive in! If you are considering learning a new language, just give it a go! You’ll probably be surprised, it’s much easier to get started than you think! The time you spend wondering if you can do it, or […]
What is IELTS?
I’m sure you will have heard of IELTS, but what exactly is IELTS? Do you need to take an IELTS exam? How will it help you progress with your studies or career? This blog will hopefully help you to understand IELTS a little better. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is a […]
Top English Beaches to Visit near International House Schools (UK and Ireland)
Explore the top British beaches! Whilst England is not known for its amazing weather, when we do get sunshine, where better place to visit than the beach! England has a vast collection of different beaches, some pebbly and some sand but all of them a wonderful day trip to take whilst you’re visiting the UK, […]
Settling into Manchester: 7 ways to experience British Culture
When it comes to settling into Manchester, there are many different ways to experience British culture whilst you are here. Manchester is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country and a great place to experience some British culture. From traditional art galleries to grand British libraries, Manchester has it all. 1. The […]
Afflecks, Northern Quarter Manchester
Affleck’s Palace is a quirky, little traders market set in the heart of the Northern Quarter Manchester. It’s a hidden gem to someone unfamiliar with Manchester, boasting a fun and creative space as well as numerous wacky, wonderful trinkets and even a barbers inside! Whilst the inside consists of multiple of these fabulous businesses, the […]
