Check out these snapshots of England from one of our Chinese group who went on an English for Less trip. Be the next on our Educational Tour or Junior Activity Programme.
English for Less provides amazing Educational Tours and student trips in the UK, based on a range of academic subjects.
Running is fun. Some say that the best part is when you stop… We’ll leave it to you to decide. EFL decided to have some REAL fun before the busy summer season. We signed up for The Color Run. …and before you ask – yes! The spelling is correct. 😉 The event was started by our cousins across the Atlantic.
@TheColorRun was created in an effort to encourage professionals and novices to run together for fun and to promote healthiness and happiness.
The Color Run also supports unique causes. We run for NSPCC this year (you may already know of them). NSPCC is the leading child protection agency in the UK fighting against child abuse. They look after and help children in need of all ages and all nations whilst they are in the UK. …and even when they leave too.
English for Less is raising donations to keep this great work going as we are all benefiting from it.
We would like to ask you to support our cause and spread the news. Any donation no matter how small is also very much appreciated. As big brother says – “Every little helps…”
The shopping in London is among the best in the world with something to suit every budget and style. One of the most popular shopping destination in London is Oxford Street which offers something to everyone. Oxford Street is the home to the well-known Selfridges. It also offers a range of popular department stores like John Lewis.
You will find Regent Street and Jeremy Street just at Oxford Circus which is also a great destination for shoppers. Don’t forget to visit Liberty Shopping Centre in Regent Street.
If you have time – go for a window shopping in Bond Street and Mayfair. Great day out with an ice cream and a good place for people watching. Take a cup of latte in South Molton Street and enjoy the “relaxing London”.
My ultimate favourite is Covent Garden if I’d like to have the option to shop as well as want to be entertained. Watch the street dancers and entertainers at Coven Garden and visit the shops and restaurants in Long Acre (only few minutes walk from Covent Garden entertainment area and Apple store).
The world famous Nothing Hill (thanks to the film of the same name, Notting Hill) offers a vast variation of small, unique shops selling unusual and vintage clothing, rare antiques, quirky gifts, books and organic food. Check out the Portobello Road and Noting Hill map and visit the Portobello Road on the Saturday morning.
And lastly, Marylebone High Street. The high street has been voted best high street in London by BBC Radio 4 listeners. This high street combines high class London style with a small village feel, and is definitely worth a visit. The brands there, tend to be in the slightly higher price category, but that way you can purchase without fear of too many crowds and there are some delicious independent shops too. Once the shopping is finished, you can relax in some of the great local pubs and restaurants.
Take a look at the video above and tell us what you think. Which shopping area sounds the best for your taste? Leave a comment.
If it’s your first time visiting London, or if you’ve been before, learn how to “do” London like a local. These are the basics when you visit London. Watch the video above.
We would like to thank Visit London for this excellent video. We hope, that our little list makes it even easier for you getting ready for this big adventure.
Visit London website and YouTube page.
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