Activity Programme April 2014
TOURS
Amazing discounts on attraction tickets. Available at reception!
£15.50
ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
GO TO WWW.ANDERSONTOURS.CO.UK/?LINKID=FRANCESKING SEARCH YOU TOUR BY DATE, LOCATION OR TYPE OF TRIP BOOK ONLINE
MADAME TUSSAUDS
£13.50
£21
£5
BELGIUM A DAY IN BRUGES
£84
£74
CANTERBURY,WHITE CLIFFS & DOVER CASTLE
£65
STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES
£74
ISLE OF WIGHT BY COACH
£52
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
£65
OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES
£64 £69
£59
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LIL ADVENTURES TOUR
£19
£15
£16
BRIGHTON
£30 £37
OXFORD
From
EDINBURGH & LOCH NESS 3 DAYS
£229
OXFORD, COTSWOLDS, BATH, From LACOCK & STONEHENGE 2 DAYS
£219
GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK TO FIND OUT ABOUT
PARIS TOUR- 3 DAYS
£21
£17
£18.50
£35
CAMBRIDGE
PARTIES
AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH- 3 DAYS HORSE RIDING IN WALES- 2 DAYS WALES COAST & MOUNTAINS- 2 DAYS
BOOKS FOR SALE
Friday 4th April @Grace Bar £5 with voucher £10 on the door 9pm - 1am Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
Friday 11th April @Tiger Tiger £5 with voucher £10 on the door 10pm - 3am Cheap drinks with a Lost in London wristband
Piccadily Circus Underground Station
...WE OFFER ONE TO ONE TUITION. Lessons are in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, with experienced, professional and patient One-to-One teachers. They will focus on your specific needs such as: professional social skills / understanding different accents / using English in a business environment / CV and interview preparation / extra examination practice You can participate in exclusive One-to-One evening social events where you can practise speaking English over a drink or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
To have a look around please come up to 77 Gloucester Road and ask for Amanda, the One-to-One coordinator.
...YOU CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT OYSTER CARD (if your course is at least 14 weeks) Please prepare the following: Student Number (on the front of your Student Card) Digital photo on your computer Credit/Debit Card Go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ and follow the instructions.
Saturday 12th April
Elephant & Castle Underground Station
Friday 25th April @HMS President £7 with voucher £15 on the door 8.30pm - 2am Temple Underground Station
For levels B-C
Frances King is happy to announce its partnership with South Kensington Fitness First. As a Frances King student you can now get fitter during your stay in London and get to know Londoners by going to You can purchase your membership at our partner gym in London. reception at 77 Gloucester Road. 1 week £25 Students should go to the gym and 6 weeks £75 speak to the Sales Team Leader. The 3 months £195 prices include joining free but does not 6 months £320 include towel rental.
£20.00
English Grammar in Use (+ CD-ROM and Answer key) For levels D-E
£20.00
Longman Advanced Learner’s Grammar ( + Answer Key) For levels E-F
£20.00
English Vocabulary (+ CD-ROM and Answer key) For levels D-E
@Ministry of sound 10.30pm - 5.30am Check noticeboards for more details
Essential Grammar in Use (+ CD-ROM and Answer key)
£20.00
Longman Active Study Dictionary (+ CD-ROM) For levels B-D
£18.00
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (+ CD-ROM and mobile phone download) For levels D-F
£26.00
Activity Programme April BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION!
GO KARTING
LONDON MARATHON
HAMPSTEAD WALK
Sun 13th April
Mon 7th April
Sun 6th April
You can call the activity programme phone number: 07824 304015. The leader will wait 15 minutes.
Highlights
Limited numbers please book early
ENGLISH RESTAURANT
CHELSEA STADIUM
Wed 30th April
Thu 1st March
GLOSSARY thrills and spills (n) excitement. hair-raising (adj) frightening. soak up the atmosphere (idm)
experience the atmosphere. Feel the need for speed? The excitement of the race track? Join us for an afternoon of thrills and spills, hair-raising bends and fast times on electric go-karts. A fun afternoon in a safe environment.
Although Hampstead is not far from the centre of London, it feels a bit like a country village. For this reason many celebrities have chosen to buy a house here. Our teacher, Karen, will show you some great places and tell you the stories behind them.
Monday
Tuesday
31st
Soho
Walk
Join this walk to discover some facts about this famous London area. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 2.30pm. Free event
7 th Hampstead Walk Hampstead is known for its intellectual, liberal, artistic, musical and literary association..It has some of the most beautiful buildings in the London area. Meet the FK Leader in Hampstead Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
14th
Harry Potter Walk
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town! Meet the FK wizard leader inside Temple Underground station at 2.30pm. Free event
21st
Bank
Holiday
Hopefully the weather will be good & you can enjoy London’s parks and open spaces. If not, try some of our museums and galleries.
28 th
Chelsea
Walk
Historical facts aplenty on this walk around one of the most exclusive parts of London. Meet the FK leader at Sloane Square Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
1st
Wednesday
Pronunciation
Games
Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help you to make your English clearer. Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm Free event
8 th
Tate
Britain
London art gallery housing the UK's collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. Meet the FK Leader at Pimlico Underground station at 3.30pm Free event
Window 15 th ArcadeShopping Join us as we go window shopping in the most expensive areas of London! Clothes, shoes, watches, jewellery, cheese and more! Meet the FK Leader inside St James’s Park Underground station at 2.30pm. Free event
22nd
Canal Walk To Camden
Enjoy this walk along the Regent’s Canal. See Little Venice, London Zoo and end up in exciting Camden Market! Meet the FK Leader inside Warwick Avenue Underground station at 2.30pm. Free event
29th
50000 runners from over 80 countries running 26 miles through one of the most historic cities in the world – a truly spectacular occasion not to be missed. Come along, soak up the atmosphere and spot the best fancy dress.
The Old Bailey Visit
We sit in the Public Gallery of the famous Old Bailey criminal court. Meet the FK Leader inside St Paul's Underground Station at 2pm. Free event.
Entrance subject to capacity. Please note that drinks, anything electronic, big bags, cameras & mobiles CANNOT be taken in.
2nd
Thursday
Turkish Restaurant
The amazing food and real Turkish atmosphere combine with a reasonable price to make a meal with friends at the famous “Galipoli” restaurant a must! Meet the FK Leader inside Angel Underground station at 6.30pm. Mixed meze 16 dish extravaganza only £12.50
9 th
Fish and Chips
Iranian Restaurant
Try some of the Persian delights on offer at a great, authentic Iranian restaurant. ‘Alounak’ is reasonably priced and high quality. ’the best kebabs in London?’’ Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 6.30pm. Bring your own wine/beer. £12 approx.
23rd
Indian Restaurant
Join us for a trip to Masala Zone for a fun, quality, reasonably priced meal in a Soho restaurant. Discover new tastes and flavours. Meet the FK Leader at 6.30pm inside Leicester Square Underground station. £14 approx.
30
th
3rd
English Restaurant
Come and try some great English food in this lovely Mayfair pub. Meet the FK Leader inside Bond Street Underground station at 6.30pm. Approx £14.
British Museum
Photo
Safari
Join teachers Amy and Steve to learn how to take better photos of London. Bring your own camera. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Free event
17 th
Join this tour to learn about one of the most successful teams of the last decade. See the changing rooms, the media room and get really close to the pitch! We finish with a visit to the museum and a look at some videos of classic Chelsea matches!
mash (n) potato, cooked then mashed to make a puree.
Sat/Sunday
Museum of London
Learn about the history of London from pre-historic times to the Romans, the Great Fire, World War II and the present day. Meet the FK Leader at St. Paul’s Underground station at 3.30pm.
4 th
Brompton Cemetery Walk
Take a guided walk through the atmospheric cemetery which is famous for its Gothic monuments and is often used for film sets and photo shoots. Meet the FK Leader at Wetherby Gardens at 2.30pm. Free event
11th
Soho Classic Pub Tour
18th
Sun
Go Karting
6th
Join us for a spin around the track. Meet the FK leader inside Bermondsey Underground Station at 2.45pm. £30 for 3 races.
London Marathon
Sun
13th
Join us for a tour of 4 classic pubs in Soho. From lavishly decorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’. Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money
Cheer on the runners and soak up the atmosphere of this famous race. Meet the FK leader inside Embankment Underground Station at 11.30 am. Free event Sun
Bank Holiday
Easter at Kew
20
th
Join us as we go to the world famous gardens. A delight at this time of year.
Hopefully the weather will be good & you can enjoy London’s parks and open spaces. If not, try some of our museums and galleries.
Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 1pm. Entry £14 student.
Free event.
24 th
Live Jazz Night
Join us as we enjoy some live jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Drums, double bass, sax, trumpet, electric guitar from 9.00pm Meet the FK Leader inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm. Good bar food. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money
1st
Chelsea Stadium Tour
Take a tour of Chelsea’s home ground. See the dressing rooms and TV interview studio and walk up the tunnel and behind the goals! Meet the FK Leader at Fulham Broadway Underground station, by the ticket barriers, at 2.20pm. Book at Reception £14
25th
Morning Sightseeing and Coffee Please note that dates and meeting points vary every week. See posters on the noticeboards for more information or ask at Client Services Office.
Sat
Local Pub Time
26th
Join us for a drink and a chat in our local pubs: The Stanhope Arms and The Hereford Arms. Learn how to order at the bar like an expert! Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm. Sorry, over 18s only. Bring drinks money.
2nd
Brighton Day Trip
Visit the Lanes, the medieval fishing quarter and enjoy a walk around the oldest seaside resort in Europe. Meet the FK Leaders inside London Bridge station (platform 13 near the giant TV screen) at 10am. £5-£7 only! Sat
Dog Racing
3 rd
Have a fun night out and win some money at the same time! Enjoy a drink and something to eat while you watch the races & hope your dog wins. Meet the FK Leader at Tooting Broadway Underground station (Zone 3) at 7.00pm. £7 entrance plus drinks, bets etc. March activities
If you plan to use the Underground on any weekend, please note that there is often maintenance work happening and some lines may be closed or partclosed. Please check on the website before you travel. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=weekend
fancy dress (n) special clothes for an occasion.
Friday
This truly iconic building houses a vast collection of art you will have seen in many guide books: the Rossetta Stone, and Canova’s ‘The Three Graces’ to name but two. Meet the FK Leader outside Russell Square Underground Station at 3.30pm. Free admission
10 th
Join us at the Golden Hind, London’s ‘best provider of the national dish’. Their fried haddock and chips are highly recommended. Meet the FK Leader downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 6.30pm. £12 approx
16th
At this nice Mayfair pub we will be eating traditional English food such as steak and kidney pie, which has won many awards, and sausage and mash with onion gravy . This pub also has very good English beer to drink with the food, but you can drink what you like!
Richmond Day Trip
See The Green, The River Thames and the deer in Richmond Park. Meet the FK Leader at Earls Court Underground station (Earls Court Road entrance) at 10.30am Pay for travel to Zone 4 & £10 for pub lunch
April activities
May activities
Friday Football in the Park
Meet up with other students to play a friendly game of football. All levels and all students are welcome. To get a football and a map showing a good place to play go to Reception, Gloucester Road at 3.15pm every Friday -or every other afternoon of the week!