English Courses in Liverpool
Overview
Liverpool is a historic maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and immigration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it is now a modern, vibrant city that is proud of its rich heritage and world trade roots. It is also famous for its friendly people, and known worldwide for its football team and of course, the Beatles. Only by visiting can you fully appreciate how much this wonderful city has to offer. For a compact city, Liverpool offers an impressive collection of attractions—the waterfront boasts a fascinating mix of the historic and modern, while the city itself features everything from historic quarters to modern shopping and entertainment areas. With plenty of open space, Liverpool is a joy to wander—you will find pleasant surprises around many corners.
Facts about Liverpool
- The city of Liverpool was created in 1207 when King John granted a Royal Charter which was written in Latin. Liverpool was once the “Second City of Empire,” eclipsing even London for commerce at times.
- Liverpool holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for being the Capital of Pop. More artists with a Liverpool origin have had a number one hit than from any other location. And of course, Liverpudlian legends The Beatles changed the face of popular music.
- Liverpool is the most successful footballing city in England, home to both Liverpool and Everton. It has won 27 League championships, four European Cups, three UEFA Cups, one Cup Winners cup, 11 FA Cups, and six League Cups.
- Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery is the national gallery of the North and houses one of the best collections of European art outside London.
- Liverpool has the largest collection of Grade II-listed buildings outside London. The city has 2,500 listed buildings and 250 public monuments.
- Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world. It was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott in 1904. The city has a second cathedral – the Metropolitan Cathedral, which was designed by Frederick Gibberd after the Second World War.
- The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the first successful passenger-carrying railway in the world. Trials for Stephenson’s Rocket were carried out at Rainhill in 1829.
- Liverpool has a thriving film industry. Films that have been shot there include The Hunt For Red October, The 51st State, The Parole Officer and Letter To Brezhnev. The city was used as a location for more than 140 films last year and has doubled for Moscow, Dublin, Paris and even Venice.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
Marshall Language Services also works with the following English language schools in Liverpool. Please contact us for a quote:
- Liverpool School of English
- New College Group Liverpool (NCG)
- Kaplan Liverpool
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Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
- The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story, Albert Dock is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. The exhibition is located on the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Albert Dock and will guide you through the music, culture and story of the band that changed the world. Join The Beatles on their journey; first conquering Liverpool, and then the world through immersive recreations of key locations from the band’s career including The Casbah Club, The Cavern Club, and Abbey Road Studios.
- World Museum
From the sea to the stars, a visit to World Museum reveals millions of years of the Earth’s history through thousands of exhibits and hands-on activities. Travel to distant continents and ancient civilisations in the amazing galleries. The Ancient World Gallery includes the ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek, Anglo-Saxon and Roman displays.
- Museum of Liverpool
Hop on board the overhead railway, get up close to the stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met, immerse yourself in the city’s rich sporting and creative history and experience for yourself what it means to be Liverpudlian. Don’t miss the 360º immersive films about Liverpool and Everton FC and The Beatles!
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
Submerge yourself in Liverpool’s historic seafaring past at the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Found in the heart of the Albert Dock, it’s the ideal location to explore and uncover the development of the world famous port. Boats, paintings, ship models, ship wrecked objects, uniforms and more bring Liverpool’s nautical history to life. Discover the city’s pivotal role as the gateway to the new world.
- Mersey Ferries
A River Explorer Cruise is a must-do experience, and the only way to see and enjoy Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Departing hourly, the 50-minute experience sails between Pier Head, Liverpool and the Wirral Peninsula, and a journey can be selected to suit each and every day out; wonder at wildlife, absorb heritage, have an action packed experience or simply sit back and relax—the River Explorer Cruise allows you to do as much or as little as you desire.
- Liverpool Football Club
At Liverpool Football Club’s interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story, visitors can discover over 120 years of LFC history and explore football, past and present, with the help of state-of-the-art technology and never-seen-before displays.
- The Albert Dock
The Albert Dock is one of Britain’s top heritage attractions, situated in a spectacular riverside setting as part of Liverpool’s UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. Designed by Jesse Hartley, it opened in 1846 and remained a fully working dock until closing in 1972. It later underwent a huge restoration and was reopened as a visitor attraction in 1988 by HRH Prince Charles. In restaurants here and all over Liverpool, the visitor can also try scouse, a type of stew, which was eaten by Liverpudlians living in poverty before the 1900s. Ingredients include lamb or beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and onions.
- Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is Britain’s biggest Cathedral and the 5th largest in Europe. The cathedral is free to enter, however the paid tower and audio tour is highly recommended. Travel to the top of the tower on the ‘Tower Experience” and enjoy unrivaled panoramic views from 500 ft above sea level! Here visitors can see the city and way beyond; it’s also one of the best places to catch a Mersey sunset.
- Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust
Sefton Park Palm House is an octagonal, 3-tiered, Grade II listed Victorian glasshouse displaying plants from around the world. Open to the public 7 days a week with varied events for all the family.
- The Bluecoat
A Grade I listed, 300 year-old building in the heart of Liverpool’s city center, the Bluecoat offers a year-round program of visual art, literature, music, dance and live art. Visitors to the Bluecoat are welcome to engage in exhibitions, participate in performances, relax in the tranquil garden with a coffee and a cake from the Espresso bar, or indulge in a delicious, locally-sourced meal in the beautiful Upstairs bistro.
- Walker Art Gallery
The Walker Art Gallery holds a stunning collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spanning over six hundred years. Home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough, the Walker is also one of the finest art galleries in Europe.
- The Tate Liverpool
The gallery stages a changing program of special exhibitions throughout the year, which bring together artworks from all over the world. In recent years, artists featured in Tate Liverpool’s special exhibitions have included Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Claude Monet.
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only nine miles (14.4 km) from the Liverpool city center, and offers over 60 inbound UK and European routes. Carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, FlyBe and Blue Air offer convenient and cost effective air travel from most major European cities. Manchester Airport is only 45 minutes from Liverpool city center, and offers many direct long-haul routes in to the Northwest. Carriers include British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and KLM.
By Rail
Central London is only 2 hours and 13 minutes on Virgin Trains’ state-of-the-art tilting Pendolino trains. London Midland Trains, Transpennine Express and Northern Rail also run routes into Liverpool from all major UK cities. Once in Liverpool, the Merseyrail train network has good links to other parts of the city region.