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Easter in the UK
In the UK, Easter is one of the major festivals of the year. It is full of customs, folklore and food. Whilst it is commonly seen as a...

Hashim Samy
Apr 18, 20194 min read


English: global language... global opportunities
Being a global language, English speakers enjoy unique career opportunities Today, the world is getting smaller and smaller. Yes, air...

Hashim Samy
Apr 11, 20192 min read


Can I teach in the UK with Level 5 TEFL Certificate?
The idea of travelling overseas and teaching abroad is fascinating for many people. They are excited about the possibility of...
Notting Hill College
Apr 3, 20191 min read


To listen or not to listen… that is the key skill!
Being able to teach listening may sound counter intuitive, but with listening taking up 45% of all communication time, on average, it...

Hashim Samy
Dec 10, 20183 min read


The unseen path: using learnt skills to cut a path through the jungle of possibilities
Paul Woodcock, Academic Manager at Notting Hill College, talks about how he has used not just the education and training learnt from his...

Hashim Samy
Nov 23, 20183 min read


Approaching your IELTS examination
Candidates who wish to study and prepare for the IELTS exam might feel a lot of pressure. All the hard work undertaken in improving your...

Hashim Samy
Jan 10, 20182 min read


Conflict management and solving disputes
A disagreement arises as a marketing team debate over what images to use when campaigning their new product. Diane and Molly are...
Notting Hill College
Oct 25, 20173 min read


How would you motivate these types of people in your organisation?
In any group or team environment, you will find people of all different personalities. With each of these types, you may have to approach...
Notting Hill College
Sep 10, 20173 min read


Happy birthday to the Bard
Throughout the world, Shakespeare is generally regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, as well as being one of the...
Notting Hill College
May 18, 20173 min read


IELTS Academic writing advice
The IELTS Academic exam is split into different sections to test your skills in various aspects of the English language. Here is how to...
Notting Hill College
Aug 30, 20162 min read


IELTS exam advice: three tips to passing
Are you preparing to take the IELTS exam? Here are three quick tricks to help you achieve a higher IELTS score band! Get to know the...
Notting Hill College
Aug 20, 20163 min read


IELTS for migration purposes
In many English-speaking countries around the world, IELTS is required for skilled migration and permanent residency. These countries use...

Hashim Samy
Aug 16, 20163 min read


How the United States Army used English tests to screen soldiers’ abilities
Looking back in the history of industrial and organisation (I/O) psychology, World War I and testing within the Army shows the early...
Notting Hill College
May 22, 20162 min read


Important traits of a head teacher
Being responsible for an entire school is a tough job but somebody has to do it. It can be rewarding and will definitely be challenging....

Hashim Samy
May 1, 20164 min read
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