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I have been working at Anglo-Continental for over 2 years.  I am the Business Development Coordinator for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa; which means I have done my fair share of travelling since joining!  The part of my job I enjoy the most is meeting new people; experiencing new cultures and being on hand to support students adjust to study in the UK.  I am also proud to be in a job where I can promote my hometown of Bournemouth!

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am a keen sportsman having studied Sports Management at Loughborough University – I have a season ticket at AFC Bournemouth (local team) and regularly try my hand at a number of different sports.  If I am not overseas for business, I am usually overseas for personal travel – I still have a bucket list of countries ready to tick off year on year!  A passion for both sport and travel culminated in me once cycling over 5,000 miles across Europe!

In my opinion what makes Anglo-Continental stand out when compared to other schools is its commitment to quality and its fantastic location within Bournemouth!

 

Efe Tekkanat is a second year media student at Bournemouth University and currently doing his internship at Anglo-Continental.  He writes regularly about culture and technology in his blog www.efetekkanat.com

“I’ve always wanted to work in the communication industry, whether it’s advertising, marketing or public relations.  After looking at the universities in Finland, I decided that, for an international career, I should take the big leap and move to the UK.  Regardless of what industry you’re aiming to work in, moving to England to study can be an immense boost for your career.  I chose Bournemouth University because of the reputation of its media school.  My degree (Communication and Media) offers me the widest skill set.  I’ve studied journalism, marketing and even linguistics on my course!  If you are into marketing and digital media, studying in Bournemouth might suit you, as the town has a vibrant and thriving marketing scene.  There are marketing networking events organised regularly and students are always welcomed to those.  Many students also appreciate that London is just a two-hour bus ride away.

A lot of my Finnish friends have asked me how I prepared myself to study in the UK.  It is important to note that a lot of your time will be spent reading in the library, so you should be comfortable reading and writing in English.  Here are some tips to get you ready for studying in an English academic environment:

1. Listen to and read English material as much as you can, as often as you can.  Read your favourite books in English, watch movies, listen to podcasts and audiobooks;
2. Consider signing up to English speaking online forums and connect with people that share the same interests as you.  It’s even better if you have the opportunity to visit England and study at a language school, before starting your university;
3. University is all about academic writing and demonstrating that you are able to defend your arguments.  A good thing to do is to set up a blog, research your favourite topics and start publishing your opinions.  The most important thing with this is to have fun and enjoy the learning experience.

In addition to this, I strongly recommend to try to intern at a company that you are passionate about.  I am doing mine at Anglo-Continental, which is one of the largest English language schools in the UK. Working at Anglo-Continental gives me the opportunity to learn more about education marketing.  I enjoy working with current and prospective students and meeting new people from around the globe, helping them to have an enjoyable learning experience.  Having applied through an education agent myself to study in Bournemouth, I know quite well how exciting the opportunity of studying abroad can be.”

Football is renowned for its ability to cross barriers and bring people together to celebrate their love of the game. The idea to combine this passion with the opportunity to learn new English skills and practice English in England led to the creation of Anglo-Continental’s English + Football Course in partnership with AFC Bournemouth.

The elation when AFC Bournemouth were promoted to the Premier League was felt throughout the town with parades along the prom and a roaring trade on Cherries memorabilia. Currently coming to the end of their second season playing within the Premier League, “The Cherries” have impressed many with their performance, determination and loyal fan base.  AFC Bournemouth remains a family focused club with links throughout the local community which was an integral reason for seeking a partnership with the Club.

Steve Cuss, Head of AFC Bournemouth’s Community  Sports Trust, “We are delighted to be partnering with Anglo-Continental for a second successive year, providing young international students with the opportunity to play football alongside their studies.”

It was particularly important to ensure that the programme was suitable for both boys and girls of all abilities. A balanced programme of English lessons, football coaching, activities and excursions was designed to ensure that whether they play for a team or prefer to enjoy a kick about with their friends each student would head home having felt that they experienced a flavour of English football along with making friends from around the world.

“It was a fantastic experience that everyone who practises football on a regular basis should try. The coaches were very nice and gave me a lot of advice and techniques to improve my game. It was also a very good way to improve my English with students from different cultures.” Thibault, France.

“This was the best experience of my life. I improved my football and English and made friends from around the world.” Giacomo, Italy.

1. Read books in English. Choose books you have already read in your native language or those that have been made into films which you have seen.  This will make it easier for you to understand the plot and the content.
2. When you listen to songs in English, pay attention to the lyrics.  Look up the lyrics on the internet to better understand the words.
3. Choose an English language magazine, a blog, or a newspaper that interests you and read it frequently.
4. Watch English language movies on DVD either with subtitles in English or without any subtitles.
5. Attend plays or other events (talks, presentations) in English.
6. Make friends with native speakers and ask them to help you practice.
7. Practise your pronunciation by reading out loud.  It is a good idea to read together with a native English speaker so that they can correct you.
8. Write down new words you learn in a special notebook. Remember to review them on a regular basis.
9. Listen to other people, you might not understand everything, but you might learn some new phrases and get real listening practice from native speakers.
10. Use English learning apps on your mobile phone or tablet.  This can be a fun, interactive way of learning a new language.

My story with Anglo-Continental started back in September 1982 when I enrolled and stayed there studying for some months. I was only 19 years old at that time and was following my dad’s steps who had studied at Interlink (part of Anglo-Continental Educational Group) in 1974 also in Bournemouth. I really enjoyed my experience there. I learnt English and got the FCE – Cambridge First Certificate in English – a year after my time in Bournemouth.

To me this school is the best English school in England and maybe in the world. The structure is excellent, the teachers are excellent and also the tuition, there is a friendly and international atmosphere, in summary, this is a fantastic school and this is why now in the year of 2017, 35 years after my time at Anglo-Continental I had no doubt to send my son to study English at the same school where I was so happy.

I am so grateful as the English I learnt at Anglo-Continental helped me to become a very successful professional in the business field. I work as a Global Account Manager for an IT/mining multinational company based in USA and need to speak English every day.  Surely Anglo-Continental played an important part on my achievement.

Here is the Certificate of Studies I received in 1982!

 

Anglo-Continental Aviation English Division is pleased to announce another successful Raters Course attended by professionals from around the world in March 2017. Thank you to all our trainees for your valuable contribution to the course.

Anglo-Continental received the following feedback from candidates on the course:

“It’s my fourth time in five years at Anglo-Continental and I’ve always observed noticeable improvement in the course content. The most impressive fact about the improvement is the ability to keep the focus of the content material consistent yet improve on the delivery and presentation. Thumbs up to the team involved in the course content preparation, arrangement and presentation.” Daniel, Nigeria

“This course was very useful for me. I refreshed my knowledge in assessment of pilots and ATC controllers according to ICAO standards and got a lot of new materials.” – Valentina, Azerbaijan

The next Raters Course will be held on 5 June 2017.

1. Large Student Population
   Bournemouth has a large student population from all over the world. Anglo-Continental welcomed students from 68 different countries in 2016.

2. Most Popular Destination outside London
   Bournemouth is the most popular destination in the UK to study English outside of London. Providing easy access to London and the rest of Europe. Bournemouth is just 2½ hours by car from London. There is no regional accent in Bournemouth making it very appealing to those wanting to learn English.

3. A World Class Centre for Excellence in International Education
   “I have been Chairman of the International Education Forum, Bournemouth and Poole, England for the last 3 years. The International Education Forum (IEF) promotes the Bournemouth and Poole area as a world-class centre for excellence in international education. In 2016 IEF, in collaboration with Bournemouth Council, helped coordinate the promotion of international education and tourism in the South West of England with funding of £473,300 from the South West Tourism Growth Fund.  The International Education Forum promotes an English Education as a major stepping stone towards a successful career.  England has a world-wide reputation for the quality and range of education that is available to international students.  It also offers a welcoming environment with enormous opportunities for personal development.  England is renowned for its internationally recognised qualifications and the expertise of its teaching staff.”
   Guido Schillig – Managing Director Anglo-ContinentalFor further information about the International Education Forum visit: http://www.studybournemouthpoole.co.uk/ 

4. A Major Tourist Resort
   Bournemouth is a major international tourist resort on the South Coast of England. Bournemouth has been named best UK Coastal Resort at the British Travel Awards for the second year in a row: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11630391.Bournemouth_voted_Best_UK_Coastal_Resort_by_public___for_second_year_in_a_row/ Bournemouth boasts award winning beaches, the mildest climate in Britain and excellent lifestyle facilities such as shopping, entertainment, nightlife, clubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels and sports centres.

5. Low Cost of Living
   Cost of living is much lower in Bournemouth compared to other larger cities such as London, Cambridge and Oxford. Homestay fees in Bournemouth are just £120 per week as opposed to £230 per week in London.

6. Safe, Secure Environment
   Bournemouth is a safe, secure environment to learn English. Bournemouth is proud to be accredited the purple flag for Night Time Economy.  This prestigious award demonstrates the town’s ambitions to develop and improve the night time economy, encouraging a broad outlook on how the town is presented at night and tackling all aspects from cleanliness to access and transport, street lighting to signage, entertainment variety and choice of styles in bars, clubs and restaurants. http://bournemouth.co.uk/nightclubs-pubs-bars/

7. Multicultural Community
   Learn English in a multicultural community. Charminster is Bournemouth’s foreign student hub bringing students from around the world together into one community.  This place is great for students to live, meet, socialise and make friends in a close knit community. http://www.charminster.net/ 
8. English Authors
   Bournemouth was home to and has links to many famous English authors including Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), Robert Lewis Stevenson (Treasure Island), Thomas Hardy (Tess of the D’Urbervilles), D.H. Lawrence (Lady Chatterley’s Lover), J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings). Thomas Hardy described Bournemouth as a ‘Mediterranean lounging place on the English Channel’.

9. Festivals and Events
   Bournemouth hosts some of the biggest and best events in the UK such as the famous Bournemouth Air Festival, Bournemouth 7’s Festival “The World’s Largest Sport and Music Festival”, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival, Bournemouth Marathon Festival and the new International Festival. http://bournemouth.co.uk/whats-on/  
       
10. A World Heritage Site
    Bournemouth is on the doorstep to a World Heritage Site – The Jurassic Coast. http://www.visit-dorset.com/about-the-area/jurassic-coast