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THE ENGLISH COLLEGE, BARNES
 At St Mary's, Church Road, London SW13 9HL
 
 
Classes
 

WE OFFER:

English Language Courses

Proficiency, Advanced, First Certificate - Comprehensive preparation for the Cambridge University exams. Our small, friendly classes achieve outstanding exam success. 

Culture Courses

"Life in England is not cheerful, but it is interesting!"    Turgenev

A fascinating insight into British culture, covering art, literature, history, politics and all aspects of British lifestyle. The course includes classroom lessons, videos, outings... and the occasional lunch!

Did you know the first tube train in the world ran in London in 1863?
That the last public hanging here was in 1868?
You are now in a country where you could theoretically go by tube to a public hanging; cutting-edge meets medieval!

Do you know how Elizabeth l caught out Mary Queen of Scots?
Or why the English banned the wearing of the kilt? Or when?
Can you tell a Gainsborough portrait from a Reynolds?
When did Oxbridge open their doors to women?
Who is the world's greatest fossil hunter?
Why do coins have milled edges?

Come to the Culture Course and find out!
CONTACT US Patricia McCurrie
+44 (0) 20 8748 4410
 
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