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3 rd th 4 Boat Trip Take a cruise down the river Thames to historic Greenwich. See the famous Meridian, Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory. Meet the FK teacher inside Westminster Underground station at 10.30am. 1-way boat fare with Travel Card £8 Return by Underground (pay on the day). Greenwich 5 th th 6 7 th Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sunday Tuesday Monday June Activity Programme Sat th Sun Sat 8 th Sat Sat th 10 12 th th th th th 13 14 th Sun 15 Sat th If you have booked and are running late, you can call or text the co-ordinator on 07584 487 962. Please note: Events may be cancelled if not enough people book. SO PLEASE BOOK A PLACE AT RECEPTION! If you plan to use the Underground on any weekend, please note that there is often maintenance work happening and some lines may be closed or part- closed. Please check on the website before you travel: www.tfl.gov.uk 11 th Sat th Sat Houses of Parliament Tour Join us as we go inside the famous Palace of Westminster on a guided audio tour of the ‘mother of parliaments’. The best tour in London! Meet the FK teacher inside Westminster Underground station at 11.45am. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £19. Limited tickets. 17 19 th th th th 20 21 st Sun 22 Sat nd 18 th Sat th Sat 24 26 th th th th 27 28 th Sun 29 Sat th 25 ENGLISH TO TAKE AWAY Sanatorium (n.) secure hospital for those suffering from poor mental health bedlam (n.) chaos. E.g., ‘the children’s party was total bedlam!’ the incurably curious (phrase) denoting a type of person who likes to know more about things and tends to ask about them smoke and mirrors (phrase) obfuscation, esp. to deceive chocoholic (n. humourous) One who loves chocolate a must-see (n.) an attraction, film etc. considered to be unmissable. Activate your English! “The FK Activity Programme is the place where you can really improve your English in a relaxed atmosphere” ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. Mon 10 June Throughout the tour, the actors educate tourists on some of the most spine-chilling, hair-raising and blood-curdling tales in London's history. As visitors walk through the attraction, they will be educated on over 1,000 years of London's most ghastly and gloomiest times, with topics like death, plagues, fires, serial killers, murder and torture. Not for the faint-hearted! THE LONDON DUNGEON TOP 5 THINGS TO DO THIS JUNE! London Join us, if you dare, for a trip into the dark side of London! Feel the fear at this history-based, creepily-themed attraction. Meet the FK teacher at Embankment Underground station at 4.00pm. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £12.95 SPECIAL DISCOUNT!! Limited tickets. Dungeon British Culture Workshop Join us as we investigate the habits and tendencies that make up the notion of Britishness. See what Brexit means to Leavers and Remainers through the lens of culture. Meet the FK teacher at 1.30pm in Room 3.2 See where famous pop and rock stars have left their mark on London. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - all have a place in the capital’s music history. Meet the FK teacher downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 4.00pm London Music Walk Thu 20 June THE CHOCOLATE MUSEUM What with windmills, David Bowie, and an awesome market, there are many reasons to love Brixton. Here’s one more. Since 2013, Brixton has been home to the only chocolate museum in London. The highlight of the museum is the ‘Choco-tale’, an interactive tasting trail that spans the whole history of cocoa; from traditional Mayan chocolates to modern French efforts, and results in a rather tasty jaunt through history. Experience the drama of a real criminal case as you sit in the public gallery. See the strange horsehair wigs worn by the judges and lawyers! An excellent listening opportunity. Meet the FK teacher inside St Paul's Underground Station at 2.00pm The Old Bailey Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition. Step inside the world of Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. ‘’Don’t miss this wonderful exhibition’’-Steven Spielberg Meet the FK teacher at FK Reception at 3.30pm. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £12. Limited tickets. Design Museum Come and try some delicious Japanese food in a great restaurant in Soho. Noodles, rice, sushi and more! Meet the FK teacher inside Leicester Square Underground station at 6.30pm. Approx. £12 plus drinks and service Japanese Restaurant Good Pronunciation Workshop Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help make your English clearer. Meet the FK teacher at 1.30pm in Room 3.2 Enjoy this walk along the Regent’s Canal. See Little Venice, London Zoo and end up in exciting Camden Market! Meet the FK teacher inside Warwick Avenue Underground station at 4.00pm Camden Canal Walk Assa is a great Korean restaurant that we’ve been going to for years! The food has some similarities to Japanese and Chinese food and is delicious. ‘Stone bowl’ bibimbap, hotpot and DIY BBQ are favourite dishes to order! Meet the FK teacher inside Leicester Square Underground station at 6.30pm. £12 plus drinks and service Korean Restaurant FK Job Club CV Workshop Come and find out how to write a good CV in English - it could help you to find a job! Meet the teacher in Room 3.2 at 1.30pm Visit the beautiful Apple Market inside the main piazza at Covent Garden, which is famous for its live street performers and craft and antique markets. Meet the FK teacher at Embankment Underground station at 4.00pm Covent Garden Walk Join us for a tour of classic public houses in Soho. From lavishly decorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’. Meet the FK teacher in Reception at 4.15pm. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money and ID Soho Classic Pub Tour The Imperial War Museum Visit ‘Bedlam’, the former sanatorium aptly converted into a war museum. See a fresh perspective on ‘man’s inhumanity to man’. Meet the FK teacher inside Lambeth North Underground station at 2pm Join this walk to discover some facts about this famous London area. Meet the FK Leader inside Leicester Square Underground station at 4.00pm Secret Soho Walk Pizza Join us for a pizza at Franco Manca! Their famous sourdough pizzas have been declared the best in Britain! Meet the FK teacher at 6.30pm outside South Kensington Underground station. Approx £10 Restaurant Chelsea Physic Garden London’s first botanic garden founded in 1673 to train apprentices in identifying plants, has subsequently become one of the most important centres of botany in the world. Meet the FK teacher in Reception at 2.00pm. Pay on the day. £6.95 admission. Brighton Day Trip Visit the Lanes, the medieval fishing quarter and enjoy a walk around the oldest seaside resort in Europe. Meet the FK teachers at the Ticket Office in London Bridge train station at 10.00am. £9 return (pay on the day). Join us at The Rock and Sole Plaice, London’s ‘best provider of the national dish’. Their fried haddock and chips are highly recommended. Meet the FK teacher outside Covent Garden Underground station at 6.30pm. Approx. £13 plus drinks and service. Fish and Chips Tue 25 June Smoke and Mirrors is a free exhibition in central London bringing together the worlds of psychology and entertainment. Features Harry Houdini's ‘Bell Box’, Paul Daniels’s recreation of P T Selbit’s sawing-in-half box, the head of Derren Brown's gorilla costume, and much more. THE WELLCOME COLLECTION Sat 22 June HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR The previous building burnt down in 1834 and the current one was completed by 1870. It was built in the Neo-Gothic style which was fashionable then. One part survived the fire, Westminster Hall, which dates from the 12th Century. Sat 8 June GREENWICH BOAT TRIP Cruise under Tower Bridge and see a variety of weird and wonderful buildings marking the path past the impressive Canary Wharf skyline to Greenwich. You’ll discover the story of the UK’s world-shaping relationship with the sea, before landing at Greenwich where maritime history and markets make for a perfect day out! Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town! Meet the FK wizard teacher inside Temple Underground station at 11.00am. Harry Potter London Walk Visit ‘the free museum for the incurably curious’ where we will enter the exhibition Smoke and Mirrors: The Phycology of Magic. “You won’t believe your eyes!” The Times. Meet the FK teacher at Warren Street Underground Station at 4.00pm Wellcome Collection Live Jazz Night Join us as we enjoy some live jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Drums, double bass, sax, trumpet, electric guitar. Meet the FK teacher inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm. Good bar food. Over 18s only. Bring drinks money and ID The Chocolate Museum For all chocoholics, or just the choc-curious, this museum is a must-see! Learn about the processes and ingredients that combine to make the world’s favourite confectionary. Meet the FK teacher at Brixton Underground station at 4.00pm
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3rd th4 Boat TripTake a cruise down the river Thames to historic Greenwich. See the famous Meridian, Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory. Meet the FK teacher inside Westminster Underground station at 10.30am. 1-way boat fare with Travel Card £8 Return by Underground (pay on the day).
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If you have booked and are running late, you can call or text the co-ordinator on 07584 487 962.Please note: Events may be cancelled if not enough people book.
SO PLEASE BOOK A PLACE AT RECEPTION!If you plan to use the Underground on any weekend, please note that there is often maintenance work happening and some lines may be closed or part- closed. Please check on the website before you travel: www.tfl.gov.uk
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Parliament TourJoin us as we go inside the famous Palace of Westminster on a guided audio tour of the ‘mother of parliaments’. The best tour in London! Meet the FK teacher inside Westminster Underground station at 11.45am. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £19. Limited tickets.
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ENGLISH TO TAKE AWAY
Sanatorium (n.) secure hospital for those suffering from poor mental health bedlam (n.) chaos. E.g., ‘the children’s party was total bedlam!’the incurably curious (phrase) denoting a type of person who likes to know more about things and tends to ask about themsmoke and mirrors (phrase) obfuscation, esp. to deceivechocoholic (n. humourous) One who loves chocolatea must-see (n.) an attraction, film etc. considered to be unmissable.
Activate your English!
“The FK Activity Programme is the place where you can really improve your English in a relaxed atmosphere”
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO ATTEND UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
Mon 10 June
Throughout the tour, the actors educate tourists on some of the most spine-chilling, hair-raising and blood-curdling tales in London's history. As visitors walk through the attraction, they will be educated on over 1,000 years of London's most ghastly and gloomiest times, with topics like death, plagues, fires, serial killers, murder and torture. Not for the faint-hearted!
THE LONDON DUNGEON
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO THIS JUNE!
London
Join us, if you dare, for a trip into the dark side of London! Feel the fear at this history-based, creepily-themed attraction. Meet the FK teacher at Embankment Underground station at 4.00pm. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £12.95 SPECIAL DISCOUNT!! Limited tickets.
Dungeon
British Culture Workshop
Join us as we investigate the habits and tendencies that make up the notion of Britishness.See what Brexit means to Leavers and Remainers through the lens of culture.Meet the FK teacher at 1.30pm in Room 3.2
See where famous pop and rockstars have left their mark on London. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga - all have a place in the capital’s music history. Meet the FK teacher downstairs, inside Bond Street Underground station (near the ticket machines) at 4.00pm
London MusicWalk
Thu 20 June
THE CHOCOLATE MUSEUM
What with windmills, David Bowie, and an awesome market, there are many reasons to love Brixton. Here’s one more. Since 2013, Brixton has been home to the only chocolate museum in London. The highlight of the museum is the ‘Choco-tale’, an interactive tasting trail that spans the whole history of cocoa; from traditional Mayan chocolates to modern French efforts, and results in a rather tasty jaunt through history.
Experience the drama of a real criminal case as you sit in the public gallery. See the strange horsehair wigs worn by the judges and lawyers! An excellent listening opportunity.Meet the FK teacher inside St Paul'sUnderground Station at 2.00pm
The Old Bailey
Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition.Step inside the world of Stanley Kubrick, one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century. ‘’Don’t miss this wonderful exhibition’’-Steven Spielberg Meet the FK teacher at FK Reception at 3.30pm. Buy tickets in advance from FK reception £12. Limited tickets.
DesignMuseum
Come and try some deliciousJapanese food in a great restaurantin Soho. Noodles, rice, sushi andmore!Meet the FK teacher inside LeicesterSquare Underground station at6.30pm.Approx. £12 plus drinks and service
JapaneseRestaurant
Good PronunciationWorkshop
Improve your accent! Learn some tips on how to sound more natural and discuss issues about spoken English. It could help make your English clearer.Meet the FK teacher at 1.30pm in Room 3.2
Enjoy this walk along the Regent’sCanal. See Little Venice, LondonZoo and end up in exciting Camden Market!Meet the FK teacher inside WarwickAvenue Underground station at 4.00pm
CamdenCanal Walk
Assa is a great Korean restaurant that we’ve been going to for years! The food has some similarities to Japanese and Chinese food and is delicious. ‘Stone bowl’ bibimbap, hotpot and DIY BBQ are favourite dishes to order!Meet the FK teacher inside Leicester Square Underground station at6.30pm.£12 plus drinks and service
KoreanRestaurant
FK Job ClubCV Workshop
Come and find out how to write agood CV in English - it could helpyou to find a job!
Meet the teacher in Room 3.2 at 1.30pm
Visit the beautiful Apple Market inside the main piazza at Covent Garden, which is famous for its live street performers and craft and antique markets.Meet the FK teacher at Embankment Underground station at 4.00pm
Covent Garden Walk
Join us for a tour of classic publichouses in Soho. From lavishlydecorated Victorian extravaganzas to charming street corner ‘locals’.Meet the FK teacher in Reception at 4.15pm.Over 18s only.Bring drinks money and ID
Soho ClassicPub Tour
The Imperial WarMuseum
Visit ‘Bedlam’, the former sanatorium aptly converted into a war museum. See a fresh perspective on ‘man’s inhumanity to man’.Meet the FK teacher inside Lambeth North Underground station at 2pm
Join this walk to discover somefacts about this famous Londonarea.
Meet the FK Leader inside LeicesterSquare Underground station at4.00pm
Secret SohoWalk
Pizza
Join us for a pizza at Franco Manca! Their famous sourdough pizzas have been declared the best in Britain! Meet the FK teacher at 6.30pm outside South Kensington Underground station.Approx £10
Restaurant
Chelsea PhysicGarden
London’s first botanic garden founded in 1673 to train apprentices in identifying plants, has subsequently become one of the most important centres of botany in the world.Meet the FK teacher in Reception at 2.00pm. Pay on the day.£6.95 admission.
BrightonDay Trip
Visit the Lanes, the medievalfishing quarter and enjoy a walkaround the oldest seaside resortin Europe.Meet the FK teachers at the Ticket Office in London Bridge train station at 10.00am. £9 return (pay on the day).
Join us at The Rock and Sole Plaice,London’s ‘best provider of thenational dish’. Their fried haddockand chips are highly recommended.Meet the FK teacher outside Covent Garden Underground station at 6.30pm.Approx. £13 plus drinks and service.
Fish andChips
Tue 25 June
Smoke and Mirrors is a free exhibition in central London bringing together the worlds of psychology and entertainment. Features Harry Houdini's ‘Bell Box’, Paul Daniels’s recreation of P T Selbit’s sawing-in-half box, the head of Derren Brown's gorilla costume, and much more.
THE WELLCOME COLLECTION
Sat 22 June
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR
The previous building burnt down in 1834 and the current one was completed by 1870. It was built in the Neo-Gothic style which was fashionable then. One part survived the fire, Westminster Hall, which dates from the 12th Century.
Sat 8 June
GREENWICH BOAT TRIP
Cruise under Tower Bridge and see a variety of weird and wonderful buildings marking the path past the impressive Canary Wharf skyline to Greenwich. You’ll discover the story of the UK’s world-shaping relationship with the sea, before landing at Greenwich where maritime history and markets make for a perfect day out!
Join us as we trace the footsteps of the young wizard around the more mysterious streets of old London town!Meet the FK wizard teacher insideTemple Underground station at11.00am.
Harry PotterLondon Walk
Visit ‘the free museum for the incurably curious’ where we will enter the exhibition Smoke and Mirrors: The Phycology of Magic. “You won’t believe your eyes!” The Times.Meet the FK teacher at Warren Street Underground Station at 4.00pm
WellcomeCollection
Live JazzNight
Join us as we enjoy some live jazz at the Effra Hall pub. Drums, double bass, sax, trumpet, electric guitar. Meet the FK teacher inside Brixton Underground station at 8.30pm. Good bar food. Over 18s only.Bring drinks money and ID
The Chocolate Museum
For all chocoholics, or just the choc-curious, this museum is a must-see! Learn about the processes and ingredients that combine to make the world’s favourite confectionary. Meet the FK teacher at Brixton Underground station at 4.00pm
