ELC BLOG

Why visit Sussex?

6 great reasons to visit Sussex Sussex, the historic county and ancient kingdom of England, has so much to offer visitors with some of the best weather in the UK, gorgeous countryside with rolling hills, ancient woodland and iconic white cliff coastline perfect for walking, thousands of years of history, medieval villages, magnificent castles, beautiful gardens, stunning modern art galleries, major arts and cultural festivals, cutting-edge technologies of ‘silicon beach’ and a heaven... Read More

Interviews with the team: Jay talks to us about English food

Jay Sokolova, Accommodation & Welfare Officer at ESOE, is originally from Latvia but has been living in Eastbourne for 8 years. Jay talks to us about English food: "When I first came to the UK I didn’t know much about English food. I originally come from Latvia, a country where we eat a lot of soups, salads, smoked meat and fish. There is also a wide selection of cheese, bread and cakes. Our first trip to the supermarket was interesting! Even though I couldn’t find the foods I am... Read More

Kuwaiti Day At ELC!

Learning English in the UK is more than just about learning the language. It is also about making friends from all over the world and learning about cultures.    On Thursday – two of our Kuwaiti students, a brother and sister, Haneen and Abdullah, brought a taste of Kuwait to ELC. They wanted to share with everyone a bit of Kuwaiti culture by inviting us to celebrate Kuwait’s National Day with them and our other Kuwaiti students. Fragrances of cardamom and saffron filled th... Read More

Brighton festival - the biggest arts festival in England celebrates 50th birthday in 2016

You have probably heard of the Edinburgh Festival that takes places every August in the Scottish capital but did you know that the largest arts festival in England, and one of the biggest in the world, happens every May in Brighton? And 2016 is a special year for the Brighton Festival as it celebrates its 50th year.   Throughout the month of May, across the city of Brighton & Hove, you can find a celebration of all things creative from the worlds of art, theatre, music, dance,... Read More

Amy's top tips for lunch within 5 mins of ELC Brighton

With so many places to go at lunchtime within only a few minutes' walk of the school, it is hard to know where to go. To help make your life easier, ELC Brighton's very own Amy gives her Top 5 Tips for where to grab a bite to eat for lunch within 5 minutes' walk of the school. Here is her selection for delcious food at a reasonable price:    Crumpetty Tree  Prices from £3.80 The Crumpetty Tree can be located directly opposite the school on Palmeria Square. You... Read More

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day at ELC

This year, ELC got involved with supporting Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day 2015 by organising a cooking lesson for our students.    Food Revolution Day Food Revolution Day, on the 15th May 2015, is a global day of action to put food education back on the school curriculum. Jamie Oliver, celebrity chef, passionately believes that by educating people about food in a fun and engaging way, we can equip them with the basic skills they need to lead healthier, happier lives, for themselv... Read More

International Food in Brighton

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, J.R     You join the back of a long queue of people, hungrily anticipating their lunch. It’s cold. They’re waiting for the warm arepa, to bite into it and feel that happiness as their teeth sink into the cheesy beans, that satisfaction as the succulent meat in its spicy sauce fills their mouth with amazing flavours. It’s 1pm on a ... Read More

ESOE summer social programme - something for everyone!

ESOE summer social programme has something for everyone! This summer’s social programmes for ESOE are ready to view! They are jam-packed with some amazing and diverse activities. During the hottest months of the year, we cater for everyone from general English and exam students to Fifty Plus on our dedicated courses for mature learners. Mike, Sophie and Marie, our social organisers (pictured: right), look forward to welcoming students of all ages from 16 to 75, with varying tastes and int... Read More