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The work of Jacky Barnard with MC and its network around the world
It has now been a whole month since Jacky Barnard passed away. For those that do not know, Jacky was the mother of the 3 current Directors, and was a Director herself for many years. Before being a Director she assisted her own mother in the family business for many...

What is it like to stay at Manor Courses?
Staying at Manor Courses is a truly unique and memorable experience! There is so much that happens every day so read this blog post and find out what happens on a typical day at our summer school!

New Activities at Manor Courses for 2018!
This year we’re pleased to announce some additional services, which are available to all students staying with us this summer including our Free ‘Academic Prep’ service. Read our blog post and find out more!

5 Traditional British Foods You Should Try When You Learn English in the UK
Despite its poor reputation, the UK is actually a fantastic place to visit and to try new dishes. In this blog post we list the top 5 ‘traditional’ meals we think you should try when you’re studying English in Britain.

The Importance Of Etiquette
From an early age, we are taught about the importance of ‘good etiquette’. We’re taught to be polite, to be considerate, to eat properly, walk correctly, talk in a certain way. But what is etiquette, what is it for and how can it help you learn a language?

How does learning a new language improve your brain?
How does learning a language physically shape our brains? Read our latest blog post to find out how learning a language is like going to a gym… for your brain!

How To Choose The Right English Language School
We know that choosing a language school requires careful research and there are some crucial factors to consider before you select a specific school. In this blog post we offer some of the most important considerations before you choose a language school....
Summer 2016 was super!
We would like to start 2017 with a short review of one of our most successful years recently. 2016 as a fantastic summer for us, and we hope the students, agents and staff all agree. Firstly, we welcomed a very wide range of nationalities last summer. During 1 week...

The highest standards of ELT professional development at IATEFL
See it online here The bad news is that none of the MC directors or teachers can attend IATEFL this year. But the good news, is that like the past few years, much of it can be watched online. It is not as much fun, but there is still a lot to be learnt. The range of...

Remembering the 2015 experience. Expecting new 2016 experiences.
We welcome 2016 with lots of exciting news for this coming year, and with reviews from a very successful 2015. We began 2015, as many students and staff know, with plans to celebrate our 45 years of history. We introduced a new temporary logo to incorporate the UK...