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Thinking about doing a CE...

Want to know more about how CELTA works and what it’s like to do a course? Here’s an interview with Ali, who just successfully passed our latest CELTA course (with a Pass A grade – well done Ali...

It was recently inspection time again at LSI/ IH Portsmouth! We are really proud of our courses and the overall experience we provide for our students. Inspections are an important way for us to monit...

LSI / IH Portsmouth’s v...

We’ve been running teaching training courses for teachers for many years at LSI / IH Portsmouth, but this October we ran our very first CELTA course, which is a very exciting step for the school. �...

How to Speak English Flue...

Many of our students want to know how to speak English fluently and confidently. For some people, this goal simply seems impossible. Every student is different, but the truth is that with the right st...

How to Choose a Business ...

Knowing where to start when choosing the right business English course for your industry can be overwhelming as there is so much choice available and making the wrong choice could be an expensive mi...

How to be an Instagram ...

How to be an Instagram influencer – with a little help from a friend! You may have noticed the change in our Instagram account in the past few weeks? Fantastic little videos showcasing our ...

English Basics: What is t...

English Basics: What is the Difference Between Affect and Effect? Our teachers are often asked about the difference between affect and effect and to be fair, even native speakers sometimes ...

OET Online – an Exc...

A New Online OET Project in India LSI/IH Portsmouth has recently embarked on a new project in India, teaching OET exam preparation to a group of 20 Indian nurses, who on completion of the...

A tale of two Spice Islan...

Portsmouth's Famous Resident Leaves “Spice Island” is a nickname given to the old part of Portsmouth, as well as the Island of Zanzibar given to both for their contributions to the trade in spi...

FCE Exam – A Studen...

My English language journey - A Student Testimonial We have been helping students achieve success in their Cambridge exams for many years with our intensive preparation courses. We love hearing stu...

Covid-19 Q&As

Coronavirus - your questions answered! If you are thinking of coming to th eUK to study with us, we are sure you must have a lot of questions. Of course, the information may change depending on g...

My Online English Teachin...

An online English language teacher Mandana Gavahy My name is Mandana Gavahy and I have been a teacher at LSI/IH Portsmouth since 2013. I have recently started teaching online due...

LSI/IH Portsmouth / IH Po...

After months of waiting and missing our students, we are delighted to announce that we will be re-opening our school in Portsmouth on September 7th 2020! All of our courses will start on Monday...

COVID-19 Pandemic and Men...

Looking After Your Mental Health During a Global Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has meant that we have experienced a global lock-down, changing the way we live, work and experience life. W...

Sensations English

What is Sensations English? Sensations English is a unique English language learning website that delivers lessons featuring topical news videos and written news articles. Based in ...

What is the IELTS Indicat...

The IELTS Indicator The IELTS indicator is nearly identical in structure to the face-to-face IELTS test, it is timed and follows the four parts of the IELTS. Furthermore, IELTS examiners mark t...