English Outdoors: Learn. Explore. Discover.

Welcome to the EO Blog!

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cafe or a place to go dancing on a Friday night, we’ve got some great local tips for you so that there’s no need to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for the third time or get mixed up in a horde of people in Times Square. From neighborhood guides to off the beaten path destinations, consider our blog your one-stop destination for all things NYC culture.

Culture

6 things to do in NYC this December

There are many things that New York City can do well, and one of them is Christmas. With December just around the corner, the city is already starting to look and feel like a holiday wonderland: Christmas trees, lights, decorations, window displays, themed…

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Adult Courses

5 reasons to study English outdoors in NYC

Earlier this year BSL launched “English Outdoors“, a new concept allowing students to study English in famous outdoor locations all over the city. The idea was born out of necessity, to offer an alternative to crowded and stuffy classrooms during the pandemic, but…

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Culture

Happy St Patrick’s day!

March has finally arrived and with it we welcome the arrival of spring and we hope for warmer weather. March is also the month where most of the world, and not only Ireland, will celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s…

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Culture

Pancake Day

In February most people celebrate Valentine’s day… but we prefer to talk about Pancake day! Love may make the world go round, but pancakes are never a disappointment 🙂 In the US, National Pancake Day is celebrated on February 16 every year. Pancake Day, or…

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Thanksgiving in 2020

Thanksgiving is around the corner and so is our excitement. If you are not acquainted with it, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated by Americans on the fourth Thursday of November. It celebrates the story of the Pilgrim’s meal with…

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Foodstroll: Vegan in Prospect Heights

We have partnered with Foodstrolls to create a route in Brooklyn. I have personally only been in Brooklyn for 8 months, but the food is definitely one of the best things about this beautiful neighborhood.  What is a foodstroll A…

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