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English for beginners: top common mistakes when learning a new language

Here are some top tips on the mistakes to avoid when you're starting to learn English.

Two older students are standing in an ancient barn and are being given a guided tour.

What are the proven advantages of speaking English and being bilingual?

We should never assume that speaking English is a requisite if you want to be part of the global community. Here's a view on it.

A shot of several young men at work in an office environment. Something has clearly made them laugh. It's probably something on TikTok but they should probably be working.

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Definition

First question: can you just tell me who you are and what you do? I’m Edward Russell and I’m the Head of Teacher Training at the English Language Centre in…

How to know if you are ready for an advanced business English course

Find out if you have what it takes to join one of our Advanced Business English courses. Ready for a challenge?

A middle-aged man is looking a bit worried. He's holding a sheet of A4 paper and looking off to the left of the image. More suited, serious people are chatting outside. We'll never know what's happening but we're using the picture to reflect the need for business English courses in Brighton.

Ten websites for improving your English online

Learning English online: Coming to England and to take an English course is amazing, but what if that isn't an option?

A student sits at a desk, her hand on her laptop. She's looking at the screen and smiling whilst holding a blue cup. Let's hope she doesn't spill tea on her keyboard.

English for international negotiations

It's when you start negotiating that your English really needs to be second nature. Let's take a closer look at what ELC gets up to

This image shows two men in business suits in an office environment. The one facing us has a dark hair, and a red tie. He's smiling. We're using this to denote negotiation. Maybe they've just reached the end of a particularly tough negotiation in English.

Why visit Sussex?

There are many good reasons to visit the majestic and diverse region of Sussex in the south of England. Here are just six.

A landscape photo taken from a distance of Arundel castle, a beautifully restored castle to be found in West Sussex along the coast from Brighton. As you come down the hill and take in the view for the first time you could be forgiven for thinking it was something that featured in the Harry Potter films.

6 things you might not know about Eastbourne

Eastbourne is along the coast from its louder cousin, Brighton. Eastbourne is a real gem of a town, it's a bit more laid back, and has some serious claims to fame!

A landscape photo of Eastbourne sea front where you can see a lot of the beautiful Regency buildings along the sea front, the promenade, the Pebble Beach, the emerald blue sea and the pier just close to the horizon.

Top ten pubs to visit in Brighton

Brighton has a good number of pubs, and there's a good chance there is a pub or bar somewhere in Brighton that has just the kind of atmosphere you love.

A photo of the upper facade of the King and Queen pub in Brighton, which shows very old looking wooden sculptures of a king and queen in relief against a tudor style gable roof.

Top tips for Cambridge speaking exams

Nervous about your English speaking exam? Wondering how you can get a good score? Worried about achieving the qualification you have dreamed about? To help you, we…

A group of ELC students looking off camera to the left, with an interesting range of expressions, from laughter to intrigue.

How to prepare for a Cambridge English preparation course

ELC Brighton’s Assistant Academic Director gives her advice on how best to prepare for your Cambridge First, Advanced or Proficiency exam preparation course.

A stylised photo of a man with a beard meditating on top of a mountain. The sun is strategically placed to be shining through the gap between his fingers and his palms. It looks like someone is getting into the right mental space.

Brighton’s rebellious, untamed nature – just part of its huge appeal

By the standards of most of the UK, Brighton is considered to be at the cutting edge of culture, being what it wants to be, to everyone's delight.

A close-up of graffiti in Brighton - we guess that becuase the word "Brighton" is visible in blue paint on a green, blue orange and black background.

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