My work involves:

Making sure that the Student Services Office runs smoothly, helping students with visa applications and ensuring that the school complies with immigration regulations.

My top tip for learning English:

Learning doesn't just take place in the classroom; you should take every opportunity to speak English. Sign up to the activities on our social programme, and make an effort to make new friends with the students you meet on the trips. Live with a host family, and be sure to make conversation with them at meal times. Read the English papers, listen to the lyrics in the songs that you like, and watch films with the subtitles switched on.

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Cambridge is an exciting and dynamic city so there is always plenty to do. Go see bands and comedy nights at The Junction, explore art exhibitions at Kettle's Yard, see plays and dance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, and of course, go punting on the River Cam, just take care not to fall in!

My work involves:

Overseeing the running of the school and making sure the school is a fun, happy place for students and staff to learn and develop.

My top tip for learning English:

Attend all your classes and spend most of your free time speaking it too!

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Get on your bike and cycle to some of the lovely villages (and village pubs) along the river, go punting on the beautiful river Cam, wander around the city shops and cafés, chill out at one of the many festivals and shows throughout the summer - it’s hard to choose just one!

My experience:

I began my career teaching English in Japan and had a fantastic time living in the buzzing, wondrous metropolis that is Tokyo. When I returned to England, I worked as a Senior Teacher in a Language School in Cambridge and loved life here, but my career next took me to another great city - London, where I took on my first role in academic management.

My next move was to Embassy Oxford, and I have many fond memories of the four very happy and interesting years I spent managing the academic side of the school. When the post of Centre Head was advertised in Cambridge, I knew it was a great opportunity and I was delighted when I was offered the job! So that’s how I came to be here.

I live in a lovely village near Cambridge with my patient wife and my two energetic children. The things I enjoy doing most in life are playing tennis, hiking, going camping with my family and meeting people from all over the world.

My work involves:

Making sure our students have a great time outside the classroom. I organise and run the social activities programme, always trying to make sure that the students make the most out of their stay in Cambridge. I organise various trips around the UK so that during weekends Embassy students can travel to the UK's most interesting places. During the week, I organise football matches, horse riding trips, cinema and bowling evenings, picnics, bike rides, parties, dance lessons, museum and theatre visits. The other part of my work involves student welfare, such as arranging for students to see a doctor or helping anyone who feels homesick to settle into life in the UK.

My top tip for learning English:

Read books and magazines in English, listen to the radio, watch television and movies with English subtitles - it helped me a lot when I first arrived in the UK. But most of all, don't be shy and talk in English as much as you can without worrying about making mistakes!

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Cambridge is a fantastic place to come as a foreign student! There is always something going on here and because the city isn’t very big, it is so quick to get everywhere, especially if you have a bike.

My experience:

I was born in Poland and when I was seventeen I came to London to attend a language school for two months. That experience completely changed my life! After returning to Poland I decided to study English at Adam Mickiewicz University and go to England during my summer breaks. After completing my BA I came to Cambridge to continue my studies. I completed a CELTA (teacher-training) course and I am currently finishing my Master’s Degree in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. I am very happy that every day I can meet people from all around the world and be a part of their experience here at Embassy in Cambridge.

My work involves:

Assisting in the academic management of the Cambridge school.

My top tip for learning English:

Befriend native speakers and don’t worry about making mistakes - it's the best way to learn!

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Visit the typical Cambridge tourist attractions: punting; cream teas at Grantchester; seeing the colleges; Duxford Airshow; barbecues on Jesus Green. Enjoy the green spaces and fabulous architecture.

My experience:

I grew up in Cambridge and I enjoyed the opportunities it gave me. By the time I had finished my studies, I longed to see the rest of the world...

After qualifying as a teacher I worked abroad in a number of countries including Greece, Mexico and Spain, teaching mainly teenagers English in language schools and international schools.

Embassy is a great place to work. Both centres are located in beautiful parts of Cambridge, close to the city centre and parks. The staff and students at Embassy make it a vibrant and culturally stimulating environment to work in.

I particularly like Cambridge for the fact that you can travel everywhere by bike and nowhere within the city limits is too far to cycle to. Cambridge's population triples over the summer because of the tourists and language students and I feel pleased that people want to come here from all over the world to share in our enjoyment of this special place.

My work involves:

My main responsibility is organising the classes to ensure that students have the best possible learning opportunities.

My top tip for learning:

Don’t see English as just a classroom subject to be studied. It is there to allow people to communicate so go out and use it!

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Aim to have a complete 'English' experience. Join the social programme, make friends with people from other countries and have an experience you will remember for all of your life!

My experience:

I have been the Academic Director at Embassy Cambridge since September 2006. Embassy is a really stimulating place to work as it is committed to the learning of both students and staff.

Before starting at Embassy I worked as the Director of Studies at another language school in Cambridge. I have worked as a teacher trainer in England, too. I have also spent eleven years working as a teacher overseas, in Turkey, Italy and South Korea, so I have quite a lot of experience of integrating into different cultures and helping people achieve their objectives.

I am now really pleased to be able to welcome students from all over the world to our school in Cambridge.

My work involves:

Teaching!

My top tip for learning:

Be serious and disciplined about learning vocabulary and phrasal verbs. Review, review, review. Then try and learn new words.

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Go to Grantchester for tea and relax in the Orchard and mix with the different nationalities

My experience:

I’m proud to have been born in Cambridge (quite rare these days) but I've lived abroad in France, Turkey and Lebanon.
I’m interested in History of Art, Literature, current affairs, Geography and Christianity. As a typical British person I like gardening but am also keen on bird-watching and cooking tasty food.

My work involves:

Looking after our 30-bed halls of residence.

I am based at the school on the main reception desk so I am available to help with all student enquiries. My main job is to assist students in having a good stay at the residence (Tripos Court), including solving any problems that may arise, making sure facilities are well-maintained, and liasing with the warden and cleaning staff daily. I also look after student welfare, so if you just need somebody to talk to, or need any information about doctors or other medical assistance, you can come and talk to me.

My top tip for learning English:

Talk, talk, talk and listen!

Try not to speak your own language even to friends that you make that come from the same country as you!

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

My favourite is a visit to Granchester (a short cycle ride from the school) for a cream tea or just to enjoy the countryside.

My experience:

I have lived in Cambridge for most of my life. I studied here and then started my working life here. I have worked for Embassy Cambridge for the past seven years. During this time I have been a Homestay Assistant, Social Organiser and now a Residential Officer, so I should be able to help you with most of your queries! I have had the pleasure of meeting thousands of students from all around the world, learning interesting things about them and helping them have a wonderful experience at Embassy and in Cambridge.

My top tip for learning English:

My tip would be to make friends from different nationalities and to avoid hanging around just with people from your own country. Access the BBC website which provides plenty of interesting documentaries that are really helpful to develop listening and vocabulary. Take the course seriously and study at home.

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Cambridge has a very nice nightlife during the week. So, I certainly recommend going to the international parties, but being responsible with your studies and not missing your classes. The city is full of culture as well, with museums to visit and activities organized by the University of Cambridge.

My experience:

I have been in Cambridge for four months and I feel completely satisfied with my choice. My host mother is very friendly and I do feel I have a home in Cambridge. The school is nice, the staff have always helped me when I needed. It is very easy to make friends, because everybody is new and is keen on knowing new people. The only problems I have faced are food and weather, which are very different from Brazil, but not such a big problem that made me feel like going home. This is a great experience that I will never forget and I'm sure I will miss my life here when I come back home.

My top tip for learning English:

In my opinion, it is better to mix with other people who don't speak your language, that's the best way to improve your speaking. I recommend reading books, newspapers, stories and novels, good for practice your vocabulary and grammar. In addition, I recommend watching TV and movies and listen to radio, that is very useful for practice your pronunciation and listening.

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

"Amazing" is a small word to describe Cambridge. In Cambridge you can learn about many different cultures, because there are a lot of foreign students from around the world who study in this city. Cambridge is wonderful city for study and entertainment. I recommend any student who would like to study English to choose Cambridge.

The services are easy and comfortable. There are multiple ways for transport inside the city you can use a bicycle, a motorbike, a bus and a car. There are a lot of different restaurants. The nightlife here is interesting and shopping is brilliant. Cambridge is a safe city and people here are very friendly and helpful.

My experience:

I can say that I am a lucky person because I study at Embassy Cambridge. I spent a wonderful time there.  My English has improved significantly. I liked the methods of teaching. It was dynamic and attractive because I learnt by advanced technologies, for example interactive whiteboard. In addition, I created new friendships in my life with students and teachers. I really had a good and memorable experience.

My top tip for learning English:

Make friends from different countries and speak with them a lot. Do not skip classes. Be active by asking your questions to your teachers. Watch TV and read newspapers as much as you can.

My top tip for enjoying life in Cambridge:

Cambridge is an international city. So, you can make many friends from different countries and know a lot of cultures. Cambridge night life is very interesting. There is a lot of entertainment which you can enjoy with your new friends.  

My experience:

I have been English in Cambridge for one month and now I feel progress. I have morning classes which include grammar and vocabulary lessons, and afternoon classes in IELTS preparation.

I live with a host family who are very friendly and helpful. I have made many friends and have a good relationship with them. So I am satisfied with my study in Cambridge.

My top tip for learning:

Well, for me, discipline and patience are the essentials for learning anything, in this case English.

My top tip for enjoying Cambridge:

Cambridge is a wonderful city, calm and perfect for studying English. Of course you have to visit everything, the cinemas, the colleges and the gardens, try fish and chips, and go punting.

My experience:

I am a student under the ae of 18, and for that reason I thought it was going to be more difficult. But I found that people can be angels: one of my best friends is my teacher, who has helped me a lot since I arrived here, and my classmates were lovely. I will miss them a lot!