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GLOBE-TROTTER Explore the World, Discover Yourself

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Where should I learn english?

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New courses to explore

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DEAR STUDENT,

One look at a world map and it’s clear the travel possibilities are endless. But what are the once-in-a-lifetime trips you should take?

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1. Shop on 5th Avenue in New York City 2. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco 3. Savor a macaron in Paris 4. Visit Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station, London

Best Instagram spots around the world

Discover where a new language can take you: strap on your book bag and grab your camera, as you dive into the first issue of “The Globe-Trotter”.

Choose your ideal course from our wide range of options and prepare to explore the world, make new friends and strengthen your language skills. By learning a language abroad, you’ll discover a new culture and country where you’ll get to practice your new language abilities day after day.

You’ll make guaranteed progress in your language studies – thanks to our personalized courses, technology enhanced lessons and innovative learning method. Start your course any Monday and study from two weeks up to a whole year, whether you’re a novice beginner or nearly fluent. We offer both group and individual travel to suit your interests and goals.

Whatever your needs we have a course adapted for you. You can count on our dedicated EF Staff and teachers to make sure there’s always something to keep you engaged and excited. Get in touch with us today to find out where you could be for your next holiday.

Sincerely,

5. See the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

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6. Snorkel on Oahu Beach, Hawaii 7. Enjoy the sunset over the Opera House in Sydney

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8. Climb Mount Fuji in Japan 9. Taste traditional pulled tea in Singapore 10. Visit the Sistine Chapel in Rome

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WHERE SHOULD I LEARN ENGLISH? If you’re set on learning English but can’t decide where in the world, then this is for you.

We’ve looked at countries where English is an official spoken language and compared them on a number of categories; from pronunciation to student life. Let’s have a look:

American English vs British English The best known difference between these variants of English is the spelling; for example, the COLOR GRAY is SPELLED that way in the US as opposed to the COLOUR GREY is SPELT that way in the UK. Both mean the same thing! Then when it comes to pronunciation, some words have the same spelling but sound different. For example in the US, the word adult is prounced ‘uh-dult’ whereas in the UK, it is ‘add-ult’. Another example is ‘enn-velope’ in the UK and ‘on-velope’ in the US for the word envelope.

The good news is, most Americans and Brits understand the other side so you’ll not be lost in translation!

Singapore atmosphere vs New Zealand atmosphere As Singapore is a city-state, it is naturally more built up than the country of New Zealand and as it is smaller, you can see many things in a short space of time. Also with its size comes efficiency, both in the city’s organization and way of doing business.

New Zealand has a sparser population density so expect more countryside and space (in fact there are more sheeps than humans)! Life is very relaxed offering a great opportunity to explore the stunning scenery All in all, the key to choosing a country is to find the program that best fits your needs and your budget. At the end of the day, you’re bound to have a life-changing experience whether you study in the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia or Singapore!

A WORD ABOUT THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

BENEFITS FOR YOUR FAMILY

What exactly is the Ambassador program? Simply put, it’s about an international community of EF students who are passionate about sharing their experience. Whether they post something on Facebook, help out at their local student fairs, or blog about their experience, Ambassadors get rewards for spreading the word.

Rewards range from movie tickets or a new iPad to a free language course abroad. Eventually they might even be able to attend one of the International Ambassador Meetings.

The world is theirs - and can be yours, too.

Find out more at:

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Join EF’s Family Club – and your loved ones will save 5% when they enroll in a language course abroad and earn exclusive gifts like a free excursion or priority scholarship consideration.

Find out more at:

www.ef.com/FamilyClub

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NEW COURSES FOR 2016 EF LANGUAGE & FOOTBALL Take your language course onto the training pitches of Chelsea FC and follow in the footsteps of the club’s international superstars.

You’ll hone both your football and language skills through a mix of fun-filled practical sessions with Chelsea FC Foundation coaches and interactive theory lessons with EF teachers.

Lessons are based on nutrition and fitness while practical sessions are designed to develop your communication skills and football technique.

Age: 7-10 and 10 -13 years old Locations: Newland Park, London Lessons: A mix of practical and theory sessions. Three days of sessions are spent at Chelsea FC’s training ground in Cobham, South London, with two days at EF London Newland Park’s on-site football pitches. Included Chelsea FC merchandise: top, shorts, socks, rain jacket, boot bag and gym backpack.

Start date: XX - XX 2016 Length: XX weeks

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EF LEGO® STUDIO

UNIVERSITY DISCOVERY COURSES

PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOL AT HULT

Bring English to life this summer with EF’s brand new LEGO® studio.

Enhance your potential to access an international university.

Sharpen your English skills, learn about international business and prepare for studying at university.

You’ll get to unleash your imagination in fun, interactive lessons that are specially designed to transform you into awesome storytellers. By working in groups with students from around the world, you’ll plan, create and present stories after gaining inspiration from lessons that blend EF’s curriculum and LEGO® Education’s Story Starter pack.

Age: 7-10 and 10 -13 years old Locations: Newland Park, London Lessons: A mix of General English and interactive lessons that use LEGO® to spark creative communication. Trip to LEGOLAND Windsor included.

Start date: XX - XX 2016 Length: XX weeks Find out more at: www.ef.com/Lego

Improve your English ability, attend skill-boosting workshops and participate in higher education advice sessions delivered by university admissions experts. You’ll also get the chance to take sample exams such as SAT and TOEFL as well as visiting the local major cities from your home on a real university campus.

Age: 16-19 years old Locations: Tarrytown, New York OR Oxford Lessons: Intensive English lessons as well as learning about the US and UK education systems, SAT and TOEFL preparation, university application workshop and critical reading Start date: 31 July - 21 Aug 2016 Length: 3 weeks

Take the next step in your education by experiencing life, learning English at an international business school as well as participating in career-focused sessions for your final week.

Enjoy your days off from class at the major attractions in your chosen city on top of excursions to the neighboring cities.

Age: 16-19 years old Locations: San Francisco or London Lessons: Week 1 and 2 – Intensive English lessons Week 3 – 14 professional-focused sessions of 90 minutes (management, entrepreneurship, marketing, etc.)

Start date: 31 July - 23 Aug 2016 Length: 3 weeks

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INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL

GROUP TRAVEL

Take your first independent trip abroad to learn a language and expereince the world’s greatest cities and make new freinds from over 100 countries.

Meet new friends, make memories for life and have support around the clock with EF’s group travel options – whether you want to learn a language or improve your talents.

Invest in your international future with your first independent trip abroad. Join us at one of EF’s 44 destinations to learn a language, meet international friends and achieve lasting success.

You’ll make guaranteed progress in your studies with our innovative learning method – and have comfort, security and support from trained EF Staff around the clock.

When preparing for your first independent trip abroad, it’s good to know that you’re not alone. That’s why many students choose the security, comfort and convenience of an escorted group. Whether you travel together with your best friends or make new friends with fellow students of a similar age from your country - an EF Leader will take care of all the details of your trip so you can focus on having fun.

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WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH PERSONALITY? Check your English personality at www.ef.com/Hello to find out where you should travel to next.

TRAVEL TO UNITED STATES

EXPLORE GREAT BRITAIN

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA

Here’s your chance to live the American Dream! There’s no better way to become fluent in American English than to immerse yourself in the country’s extraordinary culture through language travel to the USA. But where? Do you want to be California dreamin’ or in a New York state of mind? We also offer programs in Boston, Washington DC, Seattle and many other destinations. Wherever you choose to study in the USA, count on friendly and welcoming hosts eager to share their own corner of America with you.

This small island in the North Atlantic is widely considered to be the epicenter of the English-speaking world. But if you want to study English here, there’s not just one British way of life but many. With language travel to Great Britain you can take your pick. Are you interested in seaside resorts? Check out the Bournemouth, Eastbourne or Brighton. University towns? Look no further than Oxford or Cambridge. Looking for the vibe of a big city? Then it’s got to be London or Bristol. Study with EF and you’ll experience age-old traditions like afternoon tea, try new sports like cricket, and immerse yourself in British fashion, music and pop culture.

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Consider language travel to Australia. It’s the only place on the planet where you’ll see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.

Experience age-old aboriginal traditions like “Dream Time” and didgeridoo playing, and encounter unspoiled rainforests, tropical reefs, and arid deserts. Whether you study English in the tropicallocation of Brisbane, or in the country’s largest city, Sydney, count on being welcomed by the nicest people on the planet. As the Aussies say, G’day mate!

Contact us

EF Education First 23/F, Tower 2, Times Square Causeway Bay, Hong Kong / Tel. (+852) 2111 2370 / email@info.com / www.ef.com