Activity Programme October 2013
TOURS
Amazing discounts on attraction tickets. Available at reception!
£15.50
ANDERSON TOURS
THE ENGLISH BUS
MADAME TUSSAUDS
£21
£13.50
£4
BELGIUM A DAY IN BRUGES
£74
£64
CANTERBURY,WHITE CLIFFS & DOVER CASTLE
£65
STONEHENGE, BATH AND SECRET PLACES
£69
ISLE OF WIGHT BY COACH
£52
WINDSOR, STONEHENGE & SALISBURY
£65
OXFORD, STRATFORD AND COTSWOLDS VILLAGES
£59 £64
£54
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS LIL ADVENTURES TOUR
£19
£15
£18
BRIGHTON
£30 £37
OXFORD
EDINBURGH & LOCH NESS 3 DAYS
From
£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
PARTIES
HORSE RIDING IN WALES- 2 DAYS WALES COAST & MOUNTAINS- 2 DAYS
BOOKS FOR SALE
Friday 11th October 9pm - 1am £7 Advance tickets £10 on the door Cheap drinks wih a Lost in London wristband! + FREE AFTER PARTY@ Leicester Square Underground Station Piccadilly Institute until 3am!
Friday 18th October 10pm - 3am £7 Advance tickets £10 on the door Cheap drinks witha Lost in London wristband! Piccadilly 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.
Friday 25th October 10.30pm - 3am £7 Advance ticket Please arrive early £5 extra after 12PM £15 on the door Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
Friday 1st November HALLOWEEN PARTY! 10pm -6am £8 Advance tickets £15 on the door
SECRET LOCATION
AMSTERDAM & BRUGES COACH- 3 DAYS
Djs, Led lights, Fire Breathers, Free glow stick, Free face painting, 3000 students, Cheap drinks.
Essential Grammar in Use (+ CD-ROM and Answer key) For levels B-C
English Grammar in Use (+ CD-ROM and Answer key) For levels D-E
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
Longman Advanced Learner’s Grammar ( + Answer Key) For levels E-F
£20.00
English Vocabulary (+ CD-ROM and Answer key) For levels D-E
Frances King is happy to announce its partnership with South Kensington Fitness First.
£20.00
£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 October NOTTING HILL FILM & WALK
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LONDON!
Highlights
BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE
INDIAN RESTAURANT
HAMPSTEAD WALK
GLOSSARY
Thursday 24th October
Friday 25th October
Wednesday 30th October
Friday 1st November
William Thacker (Hugh Grant) lives a rather normal, uneventful life as a travel book shop owner in Notting Hill, London. One day, that all changes when the most famous actress in the world, Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), enters the store "undercover" to check out the store... Then on our Monday Walk visit some of the places seen in the film!
London has been the setting - and often the star - of films for over 100 years. The new London Film Museum in Covent Garden provides an outstanding location, displaying highlights of London’s screen history, and its vibrant present.
This superb permanent exhibition features a retrospective look at British music. BME was created to fill a gap in the UK Heritage sector for Rock and Pop Music. It contains musical artefacts and interactive experiences using digital technologies.
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.
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
Wednesday
17th & 21st October
7th Music Walk
8
See where famous pop and rock stars have left their mark on London. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga all have a place in the capital’s music history. Meet the FK Leader downstairs,inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 3.30pm. Free event
walk to 14th Canal Camden Town 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
21st
Notting Hill Walk
This area is one of the most interesting areas in London; See where the film Notting Hill was filmed. Join the group and discover a new part of London. Meet the FK leader at 3.30 inside Notting Hill Gate Underground station. Free event
28th
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 3.30pm. Free event
th
Pronunciation Workshop
Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. Feel more confident speaking and listening to real English. Meet the FK Leader in room 16 at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm Free event
15th
CV
Workshop
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
22nd
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 3.15pm. Free event
29th
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.
9
th
Thursday
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.
16th 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
23rd
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
30th
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.
10
th
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
17th
Film Club
Meet the FK leader in room 17 at Wetherby Gardens at 3.15pm Free event
Light, Camera, London!
The new London Film Museum in Covent Garden provides an outstanding location, displaying highlights of London’s screen history, and its vibrant present. Meet the FK Leader inside Temple Underground Station at 3.30pm. Free event
31st
11th
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
25th
British Music Experience
With over 3,000 images, 600 video clips, 3,000 artist videos and over 600 items of artist and music memorabilia, the British Music Experience is a must see for any music fan. Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 3.30pm. £8.00 for students
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
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. Sorry, over 18 only. Bring drinks money.
18th
“Notting Hill” Come and see this classic British romantic comedy. Bring popcorn!
24th
Sat/Sunday
Friday
British
1st
undercover (adj) working secretly using a false appearance to get information check out (v) examine retrospective (adj) looking back on the past heritage (n, uncountable) valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings artefacts (n) handmade objects 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.
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
Sat
12th
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 Sun
20 th
East London Markets
These markets are the most interesting in East London. Plants, pots, bikes, clothes and antiques are all there at Brick Lane. Live music, great ethnic food. Meet the FK Leader inside Liverpool Street Train Station near platform 1 at 11.00am. Free event Sat
26th
Houses of Parliament Tour
See the mother of all parliaments on this amazing tour inside the Palace of Westminster. The tour starts at 10.45 am Meet the FK Leader inside Westminster Underground station at 10 am sharp. Please pay at Reception £13 Sat
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 (near platform 5) at 10am. £5-£7 only!
October activities November activities
You can call the activity programme phone number: 07584487962. The leader will wait 15 minutes.
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!
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.
BOOK ACTIVITIES AT RECEPTION!
Limited numbers please book early