Although you are all here to improve your English, its also important to have fun in your free time! I asked some students to make a list of the best places to go on a night out in Manchester - what do you think?  Do you agree?  Have you been to these places?!

Tiger Tiger, The Printworks –A nightclub in The Printworks –many students go here! There are also other restaurants and bars in the Printworks.  (http://www.tigertiger-manch.co.uk/)

Footage, Oxford Road– Many students go here on Thursday nights.  You can also watch the football here!

Bird Cage, opposite the Printworks – A place many students go!   (http://birdcagelive.com/ )

The Old Wellington Inn, 4 Cathedral Gates – The oldest pub in Manchester!  It is like a traditional English pub!

5th Avenue, 121 Princess Street – This is a student night club and has different kinds of music every night!  (http://5thavenuemanchester.com/ )

Deansgate Locks – This has a comedy club, and many bars such as Revolution – a vodka bar – next to the canal. (http://www.manchesterbars.com/location-deansgatelocks.htm )

For the next few weeks, we will add some advice to give new (and old!) students to help them get used to living here.  Last week, two Kaplan classes asked some students what advice they would give.  Have a look and see what you think! 

This week - we are looking at what students wish they brought to the UK before they left their country.  Is there anything you miss??  Is there anything you didn't expect?!  Imagine it is the night before you are leaving to come to England....what do you wish you put into your suitcase?

When we asked the students, most of them said an umbrella!  That's not surprising because it has been the worst summer in a long time and we have had below average temperatures.

They also said jumpers, a rain coat and good shoes – no matter what time of year you arrive!

Now its your turn!  What do you think?  Write some comments below :)