Moving to a new city can be hard. Moving to a whole new country is in a league of its own. There are so many things to think of - the packing, the logistics, the job, the new flat - not to mention all the things that you didn't think of that you really should have done.
And once you're there; once you've had your farewell parties, your welcome parties; once you've heaved your stuff into boxes and out of them again; once you've tracked down that missing case and moved the sofa ten times until it's just right, then that's when you realise: not only do the cars drive on the wrong side of the road, but actually you've got no idea where the nearest supermarket is and you're just dying for a coffee. You've got no idea how to buy a travel ticket at the underground - what on earth is an ‘Oyster' anyway? You're feeling homesick already but have no idea where the nearest ethnic grocery store is, and while you speak perfectly fine English in America or Australia or India, you have no idea what your lovely Scottish neighbour is saying!
Well, help is at hand with in the shape of the inspirational Global Mobility service which is designed to ease international English speakers into their new lives in London. Cultural and language specialists are on hand to show clients the basis of getting from A to B - navigating the Tube and bus system and buying and using an Oyster Card, as well as helping by directing clients to relevant areas of interest - such as locating ethnic grocery stores and restaurants and finding religious organisations. There is even the option of seeing some of the major tourist attractions in the heart of London.
The best thing about the service is that the guides are all Londoners themselves, so, not only can they provide an expert insight into this exciting city by providing tips on interesting places to eat, shop and go out, but they provide clients with the ideal opportunity to ask those all important questions about British English, life and culture such as - queuing; when to arrive for a meeting / dinner / party; saying "sorry"; and calling people "love".
If you'd like more information about Cultured Learning's Global Mobility Package, please visit us at: www.culturedlearning.co.uk, or email us for more information at: info@culturedlearning.co.uk
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