Richmond English School

Study English in South West London

Isabella Plantation

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Last Sunday on April 28th, we were at Isabella Plantation, which is a huge beautiful and colourful garden in Richmond Park. We started from the school at 2pm, and then we walked to Isabella plantation. On our way, we were very lucky because we saw a herd of young deer in Richmond Park, which was a good moment, offering a nature break from London city, and everybody appreciated it.

Then we arrived at the plantation itself, and were astonished by the beauty and the diversity of vegetation. There were a lot of trees and bushes with gorgeous colours everywhere, with shades of pink, red and purple around every corner. Isabella plantation is a peaceful and quiet place which provided revitalization and mindfulness for a time, and we really enjoyed it.

The walk was quite long, but we took many breaks on the way, and each time was an opportunity to talk, laugh, better get to know people and share our different cultures and languages. At the end, we all stopped in a pretty restaurant, with a lovely garden and comfortable chairs to have a drink and recover from our 3 hours’ walking over the Park.

Anne Vigna

Portobello Market Trip!

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Portobello Rd, Notting Hill – 30/03/2019

” It was a cool trip. We were a small group, and we had fun. Portobello market is a beautiful and interesting place to visit. The weather was nice with bright sunshine. We walked up and down Portobello Road, admiring the beauty of Notting Hill.

There are several food options along the middle of the street. It’s very nice that Richmond English school promotes these tours. Well, it’s a great opportunity to meet new places and make friends.”

Cheila Fonseca Maciel

1 minute interview: Kamila Pretka, the new School Manager.

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 RES: So, what's your name?

 Kamila Pretka: My name is Kamila.

 RES: Where are you from?

 Kamila Pretka: I'm from Pniewy. It's a small town in the west of Poland, near Poznan. It's about 3 hours east of 
 Berlin by car.

 RES: And how long have you been in the UK?

 Kamila Pretka: Not so long, around 5 months.

 RES: What do you do?

 Kamila Pretka: I'm the new school manager at Richmond English school. 
 I manage the day to day operations of the school.

 RES: How has it been so far?

 Kamila Pretka: Really good. I'm really enjoying London, it's a great city. The school is also good although we have ups and downs. It's a really intensive job, and sometimes the day isn't long enough!
 
 RES: What are the students like? Are they nice to you?

 Kamila Pretka: Yeah, they're always friendly. It makes the job a nice one to have.

 RES: So, where are the cleverest ones from?
 
 Kamila Pretka: Poland, obviously!

 RES: What's your favourite thing about London?

 Kamila Pretka: Erm, I don't know actually. I don't think I really have one favourite thing.

 RES: In which case, do you have a least favourite thing?
 
 Kamila Pretka: Yes, it's always raining!
 
 RES: Don't say that Kamila. Everybody knows the UK has more sunshine than any other European country ; )

 Kamila Pretka: Ha, ha…
 
 RES: Are you going to be doing any travelling this summer?

 Kamila Pretka: Yes, Panama this Easter.

 RES: Gosh, that sound's exciting, why Panama?
 
 Kamila Pretka: Well, its something new!

 RES: And why not? or Porque no, as the might say there. Do have fun in Panama, and don't forget to buy me a hat. That's the end of 
 our minute. Many thanks Kamila. 

 Kamila Pretka: Thanks.

British Museum Visit on 23.02.2019. Report by Roberta Calisti, B2 Student from Italy.

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Discovering the British Museum.

British Museum Visit on 23.02.2019. Report by Roberta Calisti, B2 Student from Italy.

The British Museum is considered to be one of the most important museums in the world. Beauty is expressed in every form of art: paintings, sculptures and masterpieces of every age and countries are stored in this building.

First of all, the Rosetta Stone.

This work of art represents the first example of translation because thanks to this stone, experts were able to interpret Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Next, the important historical remains of the Parthenon, an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The Parthenon sculptures, known as Elgin Marbles, are today divided between London and the capital of Greece.

Finally, the museum includes collections of many historical periods, such as Medieval and Renaissance objects, but we can not forget to mention the Egyptian mummies which ensure the immortality of the British Museum.