How can I improve my English?

You can take English classes or teach yourself but you need motivation and time if you want to improve your English. Regular lessons with a teacher means you don’t need to make all the decisions about how and what you learn...

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Enjoy Edinburgh's Weather

What to wear when you visit Scotland.

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Cambridge English: Advanced examination

Studying for the Advanced exam will make you more accurate and will widen your use of vocabulary and structures.

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English grammar help - Echo questions

An echo question is a type of direct question that repeats part or all of something that someone else has just said to you.

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How can I learn English easily?

Many people ask us ‘is there an easy way to learn English?’

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How can I learn to speak English?

Firstly, think about why you need to speak English? Think about the times when you use English and what you usually talk about, can you express yourself in every situation?

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TOLES exam - what is TOLES?

TOLES stands for Test of Legal English Skills and was developed to test the legal English skills of those working in the legal profession who do not speak English as a first language.

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What is the difference between various international English exams?

First you must decide which examination is most appropriate for your present or future needs.

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Is it possible to learn English conversation?

What exactly is conversation? What does ‘learning English conversation’ involve?

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Can you learn English fast?

The question most often asked by students at ECS Scotland is ‘How can I learn English fast?’. This is often because they have a short timescale in which to improve their English...

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