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Glasgow Life
Things to do in Glasgow - Scotland
Insurance for Your Stay in Scotland Safety First Guide (English UK download)
Add us as a friend to see all our events and photos on our Social Programme page on Facebook www.facebook.com/english.school.glasgow
What is the Social Programme? Live Language wants to bring something more to its students than just language courses. That’s why we started a “Social Programme”. The idea consists of involving the students at Live Language in activities where they can learn not just a foreign language but also a culture. We are used to organise one or two events per week such as:
Schedule of the Social Programme
The weekly activities - Football match To see some of the presentations we made during our conversation groups, just click on the country you are interested in: China - Saudi Arabia
What to do in Glasgow... Glasgow and Scotland have so much to offer and there is so much to do here that one visit is never enough. You can see all that is going on in Glasgow at the local tourist Information website http://whatson.seeglasgow.com/ Here is a link to the latest Glasgow Diary that tells you what is going on for each of the 4 seasons http://www2.seeglasgow.com/diary/flash/glasgowdiary.html Glasgow is a vibrant city that was European City of Culture in 1990, European City of Architecture and Design in 1999 and beat the competition to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014. It hosts a wide range of museums (which are all free), art galleries, exhibitions and the city is well known for producing some world class rock music. It hosts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet not to mention its numerous theatres and concert venues. It is only 40 minutes from the capital – Edinburgh and 30 minutes from the start of the stunning Highlands. You therefore have the best of both the city and the remote highlands within easy access. Glasgow is well known for the warmth and hospitality of local people and it is this that makes Glasgow ‘the friendliest city in Scotland’. Glasgow is...
As well as the year-long calendar of festivals and events, you will be able to enjoy the largest shopping area outside of London; superb cafes, bars and nightlife, and mouth-watering cuisine from all over the world: all within minutes walk from the city's parks and gardens. Glasgow is surrounded by the UK's biggest National Park, and is within fast and easy traveling distance to Edinburgh and Scotland's many varied attractions. You can enjoy breathtaking scenery, taste free samples at whisky distilleries or enjoy the clean air and tranquility of a loch-side stroll. For the more active, you can go horse riding, play golf on a Championship course, enjoy the thrill of white water rafting or even experience the exhilaration of a sky dive. In August 2009, Glasgow was the 12th city of the Creative Cities Network established by UNESCO at the end of 2004 to promote the social, economic and cultural development.
Glasgow is also home to...
Some Information About Glasgow...
Click Here to download the Glasgow events guide! Glasgow Tourist Information Website
Exchange Your Language Skills Live Language offers you the wonderful opportunity of connecting you with a language exchange partner. Maybe you are Scottish and learning Spanish in Glasgow and would like some free language practise outside of lessons time? We can help you find a Spanish native speaker who wants to practice their English. From Arabic, Chinese, Japanese to Polish, French, Italian..... You meet your partner in a relaxed setting outside o the school for maybe 30 minutes of each language. If you are interested please let Jose know at jose.ibanez@live-language.com and he will find a new friend to accompany you on your language learning journey.
Give a little of your free time…
Wanting to become an active part of your community? Wanting to acquire new skills? For any reason, there is a magnificent opportunity for you to volunteer for the local Charities in Glasgow. From high-street shop volunteering to fundraising, campaigning, etc. The charities will convert your precious time into lifesaving work around the world and UK. Anyone can volunteer. It doesn't matter how much or how little time you have to give, there will be something to suit you. If interested, please let José know at jose.ibanez@live-language.com and he will find you the right role and charity for you. Where to Live : click here to download a Homestay and Accommodation e-brochure Homestay Homestay Live Language offers host provider accommodation throughout the year. Live Language staff arrange all of our Homestays this means our staff get to know our students prior to their arrival and are able to offer assistance and support after arrival. It is important to us and our students that we match students needs with Homestay families. All our host providers are inspected regularly. Standard Homestay - B&B and evening meal - £150 per week Students may be sharing a room with one other person of the same sex, but with a different mother tongue. Executive Homestay - Superior B&B with private room, evening meal and private bathroom - £230 per week Self Catering Homestay - room only - from £95 per week. Students may be sharing a room with one other person of the same sex, but a different mother tongue. Here, you live with a Homestay Host but you provide your own meals. There are a number of other accommodations in Glasgow such as Glasgow School Of Art residences and Glasgow University which provide accommodation during summer months. Unite provides accommodation year round. Live Language will not book these self-catering accommodations for you but we will help you by providing information about each accommodation so you may contact them to make your booking yourself. Please contact us if you require this information. Homestay Hosts We are always looking for good, reliable Homestay Hosts, who will welcome students into their home and provide them with a bed, evening meals and breakfast (as well as a warm welcome and friendly chat). The benefits of accepting foreign students into your home extend to more than just the financial. You will gain insight into other cultures, have an opportunity to practise your language skills and you might also gain a friend. Live Language English School offers Homestay Hosts language courses the discounted Friends and Family rate.
Airport Transfers really depend on your budget. We have two airports that service Glasgow - Glasgow Airport and Prestwick Airport. Glasgow Airport is about 20 minutes along the motorway from Glasgow City Centre and there is a good bus service that departs frequently and costs about £6 return. It stops at various points in the centre. Taxi service is more expensive, £40 (to the city centre, price will be higher if you are going beyond the city centre), but is more convenient and will take you direct to your homestay or accommodation. Please see Glasgow and Prestwick Transfer for more information Edinburgh Airport Transfer - the cost for a Taxi transfer from Edinburgh Airport is £95 and will take approximately 1 hour.
Insurance for Your Stay in Scotland If you would like to purchase insurance, Live Language has partnered with
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