Exploring Darwin’s Shrewsbury

Exploring Darwin’s Shrewsbury

Exploring Darwin’s Shrewsbury Charles Darwin is famous around the world for his contributions to science. But did you know he was actually born in Shrewsbury?  Affectionately known as Shrewsbury’s most famous son, Darwin was born and raised in a house on The...
5 Tips for Networking in English

5 Tips for Networking in English

5 Tips for Networking in English Networking is one of those “buzzwords” used in everyday business. It means building professional connections at international conferences or business events by introducing yourself and promoting your company or services in the hope...
Christmas at Severnvale Academy

Christmas at Severnvale Academy

Uncategorized Spending Christmas in a country that is not your own can be an eye-opening experience. At Severnvale we very much enjoy sharing Christmas traditions with our students and love hearing about celebrations from around the world. This blog is all about how...
Let’s Celebrate: 100 Years of Women in Law

Let’s Celebrate: 100 Years of Women in Law

Blog 2019 marks the centenary of women working as lawyers in the United Kingdom.  A change to the law early in the 20th century (The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919) made it legal for women to be lawyers for the first time in the UK. It also allowed women to...
Best Podcasts for English Learners

Best Podcasts for English Learners

Why listen to podcasts? We all lead busy lives and finding time to practice your English can be difficult. It can seem impossible to fit practicing a language in between work, family life and exercising! If this is the case podcasts may be the answer. This blog will...