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May arrives and, with it, the countdown to the peak of the 2026 official exam sessions. But we know this month isn’t just about international certificates. At ELI, we are well aware that many of you are also in the midst of finals at school, high school, or university, in addition to our own end-of-course evaluations.

We know that nerves are starting to set in, but we also know that you are more than prepared to reach your goals—whether it’s your A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2 certificate, or passing the school year with flying colors. Let’s go!

March 17th arrives and, suddenly, the whole world turns green. From Dublin to New York, and even in our classrooms at ELI, St. Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration. But did you know that the original color of St. Patrick was blue? Or that there are no snakes in Ireland not because the saint drove them away, but because of the climate?

Many families wonder how they can help their children with English if they themselves sometimes do not master it. At ELI, we know that family support is key for children to feel motivated and confident in their learning process. That is why today we share some simple and effective ideas to support from home, without having to speak English.

Every October, houses fill with pumpkins, streaming platforms turn dark and costumes come out of the closet. But… why do we love Halloween so much?

September arrives with its fresh air, the smell of new books and that feeling that summer is saying goodbye to give way to new opportunities. While in Granollers we set the alarm again, have you ever wondered how this “starting over” is experienced in other places in Europe?

Today we invite you on a quick trip. We will pack our bags to discover how they resume routine in the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. And why these places? Because at ELI we learn their languages ​​and want to know more about them. Let’s go!

Cambridge exams are a great opportunity to certify your English level and open academic and professional doors. But how can you prepare effectively to achieve the best result? Here is a guide with techniques and practical advice to face the exam with confidence.

The month of July is a fantastic opportunity to dedicate time to learning English. Whether you are already an ELI student or simply want to take advantage of the summer to improve your level, we have the perfect course for you! We offer a wide variety of programs tailored to different needs and goals.

If you want to learn quickly, prepare for an official exam, reinforce your knowledge or simply enjoy a dynamic and interactive language immersion, here you will find the ideal course! Discover all the options we have for you.

Readers, in this blog we present an eclectic list of some of the books that are succeeding in Catalonia. Novelties of fiction and works that are setting trends, here you will find readings for all tastes and ages. With Easter approaching (many of you have more time to enjoy reading) and with Sant Jordi around the corner, it is the perfect time to give (or give yourself) a book that will accompany you during this month of April. And some of them have or will have their film version, keep reading to find out more!

There are many reasons why we have a hard time understanding English when we hear it. One of the main ones is pronunciation. English speakers pronounce words differently than we do when we haven’t had much practice yet. We also often lack vocabulary. And with grammar, of course, we have to feel relatively comfortable in order to understand what they are saying to us.

Each start of the year fills us with energy and the desire to change and improve. New Year’s resolutions are like little seeds we plant inside ourselves, waiting for them to blossom and give us fruit.

And what a better time to plant those seeds than after Christmas? With family gathered, friends nearby and the Christmas spirit in the air, we feel more connected and eager for new activities. Let’s go!