The London School of English, Stockholm

01/05/2020

Word of the week: Safeguard
Meaning: Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.
Example: Safeguarding workers' rights is usually in focus on 1. May but this year we all need to focus on safeguards that protect each other

30/04/2020

29/04/2020

Read the story behind the name and get tips on how to explain Valborgsmässoafton to a Brit.

Walpurgis Night (also Walpurgis Eve) is the English translation of Valborgsmässoafton, named after a British Saint St. Walpurga who was born in Devon in the UK. Ironically, even though the night is named after a British Saint and is celebrated all over Europe, it’s not widely known or celebrated ...

24/04/2020

Word of the Week: Forgo/Forsake
Meaning: To stop doing something, or leave something, especially something that you enjoy
Example: Fasting is expected during Ramadan, which started yesterday; Some inspiration for all of us who are asked to forgo enjoyed activities in Corona times

23/04/2020

Happy St. Georges Day, England’s national day.
In honour of the day, we are sharing an article about England's patron saint, best known for slaying a dragon and rescuing a princess.
George is hailed as an English hero but was in fact born in modern-day Turkey and never actually set foot in England. St. George also has a Swedish connection, which is probably even more distant than his British one!
In Sweden, the princess rescued by St. George is held to represent the kingdom of Sweden, while the dragon represents an invading army. Several sculptures of Saint George battling the dragon can be found in Stockholm, the earliest inside Storkyrkan ("The Great Church") in the old town.
To find out more about English history, we recommend the History at Home website https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/history-at-home/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/apr/23/english-hero-or-roman-officer-virtual-quest-set-to-find-the-real-st-george

English Heritage pauses its pageantry for online trail from Roman solider to patron saint

17/04/2020

Word of the week: Antidote
Meaning: Something that works against an unwanted condition to make it better
Example: Reading literature can be a great antidote to feeling overwhelmed by self-isolation and negative news

16/04/2020

https://www.londonschool.com/nordic/blogg/3-powerful-reasons-upgrading-your-english-more-professional-level/

Whatever your chosen field and wherever your ambitions may lie, it’s no secret that English is the international language of business and academia. English opens doors and words are powerful - The way we communicate has a huge impact on our ability to do our work and, ultimately, our success.

15/04/2020

Test your English FREE OF CHARGE with our new online test at https://www.londonschool.com/nordic/engelska-test/

14/04/2020

https://www.londonschool.com/nordic/blogg/10-positive-expressions-confirm-your-progress/

Making progress in difficult times is extra challenging. Perhaps you’re working on a new project, facing a revised sales budget or just trying to stay afloat in the wake of the coronavirus? Whatever your goal, it’s always good to be able to confirm that you are making some progress. We’ve put ...