Activity Programme February 2014
TOURS
Amazing discounts on attraction tickets. Available at reception!
£15.50
ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
MADAME TUSSAUDS
£13.50
£21
£4
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 £74
£64
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LIL ADVENTURES TOUR
£19
£15
£18
BRIGHTON
£30 £37
OXFORD
From
EDINBURGH & LOCH NESS 3 DAYS
£293
OXFORD, COTSWOLDS, BATH, From LACOCK & STONEHENGE 2 DAYS
£179
GO TO WWW.INTERNATIONALFRIENDS.CO.UK TO FIND OUT ABOUT
PARIS TOUR- 3 DAYS
£19
£17
£18.50
£35
CAMBRIDGE
HORSE RIDING IN WALES- 2 DAYS WALES COAST & MOUNTAINS- 2 DAYS
BOOKS FOR SALE
PARTIES Friday 7th Februrary @Strawberry moons; Gem Bar: Bar soho; Piccadilly institute; Ruby blue; Grace bar. Wristband to be collected from 10pm in front of Strawberry moons. 10pm - 3am Piccadilly circus Underground Station £7 with voucher £10 only outside Strawberry Moons
Friday 14th February
Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH- 3 DAYS
@Tiger Tiger 10pm - 3am £5 with voucher £10 on the door Cheap drinks with a Lost in London wristband.
...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.
Friday 21st February
Frances King is happy to announce its partnership with South Kensington Fitness First.
Friday 28th February @Ministry of sound 10.30pm - 5.30am £8 Advance ticket (CRM-Refills) £16 on the door £Extra after 12am Elephant & Castle Underground Station
For levels B-C
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 £65 speak to the Sales Team Leader. The 3 months £180 prices include joining free but does not 6 months £300 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
@Cafe de paris 10.30pm - 3am £8 with voucher £15 on the door Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
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 February VALENTINE’S SINGALONG
Fri 14th February
HARRY POTTER WALK
Mon 17th February
Highlights PHOTO SAFARI
Tue 18th February
INDIAN RESTAURANT
HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
Wen 26th February
GLOSSARY Ballads (n) a type of song, in a slower tempo and often in narrative form that focuses on themes of love and loss
Sat 1st March
Lyrics (n) the words of a song as a complete text. Join us as Ben and his musical friends play guitar, drums and piano! Sing a few songs or simply come along with classmates and friends to listen to some classic ballads and popular love songs. Sing along with us if you know the lyrics!
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town!
Have you ever wondered where the best photo opportunities are in London? Well, on this activity you will discover not only some great locations but also how to take better pictures with your cameras. Framing, vantage points and light awareness are all focused on.
This big, metal plate is called a thali in India and is one of our favourite things to have at Masala Zone Restaurant. It contains one bowl of meat, fish or vegetable curry with 2 different vegetable dishes, a pulse dish, rice, a poppadom and some chutney.
The previous building burnt down in 1834 and the current one was completed by 1870. It was built in the Neo-Gothic style which was fashionable then. One part survived the fire, Westminster Hall, which dates from the 12th Century.
Vantage points (n) places where viewing is clear and free from obstructions. Pulse (n) general word for beans, lentils etc. Poppadom (n) a large Indian crisp eaten as a starter Chutney (n) something to eat with a poppadom made with fruit, vinegar etc. Burn down (v) completely destroy by fire.
Monday
3rd
Tuesday
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 3.30pm. Free event
10th
Soho Walk
Join this walk to discover some facts about this famous London area. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
17th
Harry Potter Walk
4th
Wednesday
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
11th
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
18th
Photo Safari
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town!
Join teachers Amy and Steve to learn how to take better photos of London. Bring your own camera.
Meet the FK wizard leader inside Temple Underground station at 3.30pm. Free event
Meet the FK Leader outside 77 Gloucester Road at 4.15pm.
24
th
Covent Garden Walk
This area is one of the most interesting in London. Join the group and discover anew part of London. Meet the FK Leader at 2.30pm outside Covent Garden Underground station. Free event
5th
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
12th Fish andChips 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
19th
25
Writing Skills Workshop
Improve your writing by learning a few tips on how to communicate better. Now including Q and A session so you can ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask about writing! Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm. Free event
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.
Free event
th
Turkish Restaurant
26
th
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.
Thursday
6 th
The Old Bailey
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.
13th
British Museum
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
20th
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
27
th
Beatles
Sat/Sunday
Friday
Walk
Take our “fub” Beatles walk. Facts and fun all about one of the 60s’ best bands. Meet the FK Leader outside Tottenham Court Underground station (Dominion Thatre) at 2.30pm. Free event
7 th
Sat
CV Workshop
8 th
Come and find out how to write a good CV in English - it could help you to find a job! Meet the FK Leader in the Study Centre at Wetherby Gardens at 3.30pm. Free event
14th Valentine’s Singalong Join us as Ben and his musical friends play guitar, drums and piano! Sing a few songs or simply come along with classmates and friends to listen to some classic ballads and popular love songs. Sing along with us if you know the lyrics! Meet the FK leader in the common room at Wetherby Gardens at 5.15pm. Free event.
21st
Soho Classic Pub Tour
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
28
th
Local Pub Time
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. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money.
Richmond Daytrip
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 Sat
15 th
Greenwich By Boat
Enjoy the boat trip to Greenwich. See the craft market, the Royal Observatory and Maritime Museum all in Greenwich. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground Station, by the ticket barriers, at 10.30am.
1-way boat fare with Travel Card £8. Return via Underground Sat
22nd
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
1st
Houses Of Parliament
See the mother of all parliaments on this amazing tour inside the Palace of Westminster. The tour starts at 10.00 am Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 9.15am sharp. Please pay at Reception £9 Only 11 tickets
February activities
March activities
BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION! Limited numbers please book early You can call the activity programme phone number: 07584487962 The leader will wait 15 minutes.
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.
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 part- closed. Please check on the website before you travel. http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=weekend