If you are thinking of learning any foreign language, these five useful techniques will make it so much easier:
1. Make mistakes
From the moment we born, we are said to do things properly, but the only way to learn a language is to get things wrong. Why? Because when you make mistakes you are able to remember them and do as much as possible to change them.
2. Scrap the dictionary
Have you ever noticed how much confusing reading a language can be? That is because we are used to our mother tongue sounds. Sometimes, and more for a beginner, it’s more useful to scrap the dictionary and study it phonetically.
3. Ask people to correct you
When you start learning a new language, you need someone to introduce words and grammar in the same way as you learnt your mother tongue. As time goes by , it’s important to have someone who will not hesitate to correct your mistakes while encouraging you to improve. At inlingua Edinburgh, our teachers’ method means you will have as much speaking practice as possible with frequent error corrections.
4. Keep talking
It’s easy to stop using a language when you reach your goal. But unfortunately, if you don’t keep training your skills, you’ll forget it, so try to make native-speaking friends or find a language exchange partner who you can practise with on a regular basis.
5. Make it fun!
If you find learning a new language tedious, you’ll never reach your goal. So make it fun!
When choosing a place to study English, the cost of the course isn’t the only thing to consider. Finding out about the cost of living in a certain city can help you to figure out your budget and pick the best place to suit your needs.
Edinburgh is one of the most affluent cities in the UK, meaning that some things may cost a little more than other destinations (although the cost of living here is still around 25% cheaper than in London!).
Of course, a lot of your costs will depend on your own preferences: if you have a higher budget, there are plenty of luxurious options to cater to your tastes and, thanks to Edinburgh’s vibrant student population, there are lots of budget-friendly options if you prefer to save money.
Whichever end of the scale you are, here’s a rough guide of how much things cost in Edinburgh:
Going out
Glass of beer (pint)
£3-£5
Glass of wine (175ml)
£3-£5
Sprit (25ml) + mixer
£2-£4
Soft drink (e.g. cola, lemonade, orange juice)
£1-£2
Coffee in a café
£2-4
Two-course evening meal at a restaurant
£15-£30
Lunch at a restaurant
£8-£15
Entrance to nightclub
£5-£10
Cinema ticket
£8-£12
Theatre tickets
£10-50 (depending on seats)
Food & drink
Take-away lunch
£3-£5
Meal in fast food restaurant
£4-6
Domestic beer (from supermarket)
£1.50
Bottle of wine (from supermarket)
£8-10
Weekly food shop (from supermarket)
£30-50
Take-away coffee
£1.50-£3.50
Transport
Single bus/tram journey in Edinburgh
£1.60
Weekly bus pass
£18
Taxi in Edinburgh
Around £10/ 15 minute journey
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 1 week
£5
Box of Paracetamol/Ibruprofen
20-50p
Deodorant
£2-3
Shampoo/conditioner
£3-4
Toothpaste
£1-2
Haircut
£10-15 (men) £20-35 (women)
Phone*
Sim card with 100MB data, 125 UK minutes and 500 UK texts
£5/month
*You will receive a free giffgaff sim card with £5 pre-loaded credit when you arrive at inlingua!
Book a General English course taking place between now and the end of April and get 10% off!*
Brush up on your English skills before the summer by signing up to one of our intensive General English courses. Enjoy the best Edinburgh has to offer in low season and practise your English in small groups of no more than 10 students!
*To take advantage of this offer please quote “INLINGUA10” when booking.
Terms & conditions:
Offer valid on General English Half Day Group and General English HDG + Spoken Performance
Courses must end before 30th April 2017
Students may continue their course after 30th April 2017 and the usual tuition rate will apply
Discount can not be applied in conjunction with any other offer
Outlander is a British-American television drama series based on the historical time travel novels by Diana Gabaldon. The majority of this fantastic TV Show, developed by Ronald D. Moore and produced by Sony Pictures Television is set in Scotland. It stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a married World War II nurse who, in 1945, finds herself transported back to the Scotland of 1743, where she encounters the dashing Highland warrior, Jamie Fraser and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings.
Since yesterday, the cast has been filming in Edinburgh for the 3rd Season! Some Scottish bloggers shared some great shots of a quick autographs session.
Outlander filming in Edinburgh this afternoon. Quick stop for autographs. #outlander #filming #caitrionabalfe #canongate
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Caitiona Balfe meeting the fans after filming today.
Caitiona Balfe meeting the fans after filming today. #outlander #caitrionabalfe #edinburgh #outlanderseries #edinburghtourguides
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Photo of Claire double in Holyrood Park this morning. They must have been freezing up that hill!
Photo of Claire double in Holyrood Park this morning. They must have been freezing up that hill. #extras #outlander #kirstingribbin #edinburghtourguides
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Sam Heughan meeting fans this afternoon!
Sam Heughan with With Andy this afternoon. #edinburghtourguides #outlander #filming #close #edinburgh #minikilttours #outlanderseries
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It’s the end of the festive season in Edinburgh but there is still plenty to do in the city this month! Here are our top three picks for January:
Say It Ain’t Sew
Is picking up a new skill your New Year’s Resolution? Cabaret Voltaire are offering free sewing classes every Tuesday, giving you the chance to get crafty for free!
Date: Every Tuesday until 28 February 2025 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Price: Free Place: Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh Old Town
Jack Whitehall: At Large
This January, popular English comedian and actor Jack Whitehall will perform at the Playhouse. Beat the January blues and go and see him for some guaranteed laughs!
Date: 11 January 2025 to 12 January 2025 Time: 8pm Price: from £30 Place: Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town
Wonderland
Wonderland is a musical inspired by the famous story of Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Lose yourself in this inspirational adaptation of a timeless tale.
Date: 20 January 2025 to 28 January 2025 Time: 7.30pm / matinee 2.30pm Wed & Sat Price: From £21.40 Place: Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh New Town
From the creators of the Edinburgh International Magic Festival, MagicFest: Christmas Special will take place for the first time between 27th and 30th December 2016 at George Square Theatre. It is a unique opportunity to discover or re-discover magic with astonishing magicians such as Kevin Quantum, Florian Sainvet, Drew McAdam, Matthew J Dowden or Lewis Barlow. They will keep you busy for four days with mesmerizing cutting-edge illusions, mythical sleight-of-hand magic and fascinating edge-of-your-seat levitation. It’s a must-see event!
Here are the artists that will showcase their magic at the festival:
Kevin Quantum is a magician who trained in Las Vegas with notorious stars. His shows are usually connected with modern technology and visual magic.
Florian Sainvet is a French sleight of hand magician who was one of the finalists in the World Magic Championship last year, as well as in “France’s Got Talent”.
Drew McAdam is well-known for his mind-boggling performances. He has also really talented with telepathy.
Matthew J Dowden is known as the Dean Martin of magic. His shows are inspired by Hollywood and the classic art of magic.
Lewis Barlow is said to be one of the Scotland’s best illusionists.
Further information:
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale now at www.magicfest.co.uk
By Phone - 0131 226 0006
In person - Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS
£18/£16 conc/£14 child
Dates & Venue:
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th December
Shows at 2pm and 7pm – 2hrs with interval
George Square Theatre, University of Edinburgh, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9L
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