The Music Loving English Student in Manchester

English student Manchester

English Student Profile – Victor Name: Victor Cordova Araya Age: 25 Occupation: Professional drummer Home Country: Chile English Course: IELTS 20/IELTS 25 Course Duration: 24 weeks English student, Victor, spent 6 months with us from August 2022 – January 2023. Before travelling to Manchester Victor completed his degree in engineering.   However his real passion is […]

English Student Profile – Murilo

Murilo Lopes

English Student Profile – Murilo Name: Murilo Lopes Age: 39 Occupation: Set designer / Tattoo artist Home Country: Brazilian English Course: GE15 / GE20, 7 weeks Murilo joined us in Manchester to improve his English at the end of November 2022. Murilo has a fascinating life back at home in Brazil. Murilo works as a […]

English + Cycling

English + Cycling

Innovative English language school, International House Manchester, are venturing into the world of cycling as they launch an English language + Cycling academy programme for cyclists aged from 16 years.    The course will see aspirational young cyclists from around the world combine English language classes with professional cycling coaching. All cycling coaching will be provided […]

Student Art Reviews Manchester Gallery

art review by ih Manchester

Earlier in the summer some of our students visited the Manchester Gallery. They went to look at the works of art and write art reviews as part of a class project.  Their reviews where so amazing we wanted to share them. Review of The Shadow of Death by Iris Crisostomo Lira The Shadow of Death […]

What do you think of when you think of the UK?

What do you think of when you think of the UK (2)

During class we asked some of our students what they thought of when they thought of the UK. They wrote their thoughts on the white board and it was fascinating to see and hear the connections they made with the UK! We wanted to share what our students thought and why these things are so […]

Learn English in Manchester City Centre

Canal Street

When choosing an English school you want to be in a great location. Because IH Manchester is situated right in the centre of Manchester there are so many things to see and do right on your doorstep! It is the best way to experience the city, feel its heartbeat and immerse yourself in the local […]

Improve your English Writing

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 […]

Settling into Manchester: 7 ways to experience British Culture

settling into Manchester

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

afflecks

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 […]

Amazing Day Trips From Manchester

amazing day trips from Manchester

Manchester is an amazing city with a huge amount to see and do. But another benefit of studying here is that Manchester is perfectly positioned to explore lots of the UK! From our location in the northwest of England you can easy visit other cities and destinations – and be back in a day!During this […]