BLC student Ophélia has just completed 4 months as a Demi au Pair in Bristol: a combined English language course plus au pair experience. Here she tells us more about her experiences and recommendations for others who are thinking about studying abroad.

This summer, Roberta Holder travelled all the way from Brasília, the capital of Brazil, to spend 4 weeks of July studying with us BLC. As a keen photographer she fell in love with Bristol - here she tells us why.

"I've been studying at BLC for nine months as a student. I chose to come here to learn English because a friend of mine that he studied here and advised me to go to Bristol in BLC to learn English. I accepted his advice and he had reason, BLC is a fantastic school the teacher and the staff are very polite and available with the students. The social programme is well organise there three activities…

I joined the BLC School one week ago as a student and for a little work experience. For me, it is the second time in England. I was very excited and curious about the school and my host family.  I was relieved when I met my nice host family. My first day in BLC was very exciting because I did not know the students and the teachers. At first the new Students who also arrived and I have done…

Some people think that street art is the act of vandalism. However, now it’s called “art”. Even if it could be illegal. Bristol city is full of street art. I have no idea how much time it takes to visit all the places. The only thing I know is that everybody should visit these places. Every painting is special. It embodies different situations, dreams. Many things to think about.…

"During the second week we have done lots of interesting activities, one of the funniest things was the bowling and karaoke because we could enjoy ourselves and meet new people. The bowling was situated in the middle of the city, in the artistic street where you can find many amazing street-art on the walls. Also, inside the bowling you can find creative paints with original…

I think I’ll never forget my learning experience at BLC. It’s been simply fascinating and has let me make the most of my time in Bristol improving my English. At the beginning, I didn’t know what to expect from the classes since I’d never taken English classes in a language school. From the very first moment, I found the learning atmosphere of the school extremely exciting and motivating:…