Valentine’s Day is a day where people like to demonstrate their love for each other, usually for couples. People give each other cards, flowers and gifts to celebrate the day. It is a popular holiday all over the world and …
Do you want to improve your English language skills, but can’t afford to pay for a course? This is a common issue that affects many language learners. ELA-Edinburgh has the solution for you! For the next month at ELA-Edinburgh we …
Have you always been interested in travelling the world? Unsure what to do with that degree you’ve just earned? Why not become an English language teacher? I first came into this industry 11 years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed all …
For nearly 400 years, 17th through mid-19th century, celebrating Christmas was virtually banned in Scotland; however, this didn’t mean the Scots went without a winter party to celebrate. Instead the focus of winter celebrations was focused on Hogmanay (Scottish for …
Whether you’re learning English or have never been to the UK during Christmas, these words and phrases will help you survive Christmastime here. Christmas cracker – No, it’s not something you eat. A Christmas cracker is a type of table …
History of Christmas in Scotland and Scottish Christmas Traditions Celebrating Christmas publicly was banned in Scotland from the 17th until the early-20th century. In fact, it didn’t become a public holiday until 1956. However, now it is widely celebrated with displays …
Why take IELTS? With so many different exams available, it can be difficult to decide which one is best to suit your needs and ambitions. However, there is one exam which covers almost everything – IELTS. Whether your ambitions are …
How to Create a ‘No Nonsense’ International CV Introduction In Part 1 of Writing CVs That Attract and Don’t Distract we looked at the importance of format, style and presentation. As important as those things are when writing a CV, the …
How to Create a ‘No Nonsense’ International CV Overview Why are CVs so important? When applying for a job your CV is the way you sell yourself to a company. However, knowing what to put on you CV and …