for nearly a thousand years.

有著將近一千年的歷史。

But the gorgeous medieval city has morphed into one of the hippest

然而，這座華麗的中世紀城市已經變身 成為英國最有活力且令人嚮往

university cities in the U.K.

的大學城之一。

With a million people in the area, Bristol is a great centre for culture and learning.

布里斯托爾地區人口逾百萬， 是一個重要的文化教育中心。

It's home to art, fashion, creative media and an ultra hip music scene.

這裏是誕生藝術、時尚、創意媒體和 流行音樂的溫床。

In the centre of the city is the beautiful Queen Square which was built in 1699.

美麗的女王廣場座落於城市的中心， 廣場建於1669年。

The Northern side of the square is dominated by the historic “Custom House”.

廣場的北面巍然屹立著歷史上赫赫有名的 「海關大樓」。

Today this well-known heritage building is home to a very modern language centre,

這座聲名顯赫的歷史遺產建築物如今 已建成了一間非常現代化的語言學習中心

EF Bristol.

- EF布里斯托。

The EF school building, was designed by Sydney Smirke,

EF學校建築由著名設計師 Sydney Smirke設計，

the same architect who created the Royal Academy.

與英國皇家藝術學院源自 同一大師手筆。

Modern day architects have given the EF centre a contemporary look inside.

現代設計師為EF中心內部 賦予了同一時代的造型。

When you arrive, you will be greeted at the reception

當你抵達學校的時候， 你將會受到熱情的接待，

and shown around.

我們將有專人帶領你參觀。

Apart from the classrooms, there are spacious lounges

學生可在那裏一起學習， 或者休閑談心。

where students meet to study or just to hang out.

許多人選擇在學校的食堂吃午餐，

Many have lunch at the school cafeteria,

食堂供應英國和國際食物， 以及品種眾多的小餐點。

serving British and international food as well as smaller snacks.

在炎炎的夏日， 戶外的庭院別有一番滋味。

The outdoor courtyard is lovely in the summer months.

院子設有免費的Wi-Fi網路，

There’s free Wi-Fi internet

所以，最好帶上你的iPad或筆記型電腦。

-so bring your iPad or laptop if you have one!

EF中心亦裝備了iLab 電腦實驗室，

The EF centre is also equipped with iLab computer labs,

可供課堂及學生 上網使用。

used both for classes and for students to browse the web.

我們還設有住宿部，

The accommodations office is there,

力求確保您感覺到 家一般的舒適溫馨。

to make sure you feel comfortable in your home away from home.

學生可住宿EF布里斯托在學校附近 提供的學生公寓，

EF Bristol offers student residences very near the school,

亦可於當地寄住家庭 居住。

as well as accommodation with local host families.

作為語言教育行業中的全球領導者， 在EF，我們開發我們自己的教學材料，

As a world leader in language education, at EF we develop our own teaching materials,

包括課本、電腦語言實驗室 和移動學習應用程式。

including books, computer language labs and mobile learning applications.

當然，最重要的是我們的老師，

It's all part of EF's Efekta System,

他們知道如何鼓勵學生在教室 裏學習交流。

for faster language learning.

如此，學生迅速地建立信心， 自信地開口講英語。

But most important are our teachers,

對我來說，英語真的很重要， 因為我將要去德國學習英語。

who know how to encourage communication in the classroom.

所以我不得不提高我的英語，

This way, students quickly become confident speaking English.

我知道我必須加強我的發音技巧，

For me English is really important because I’m going to study English in Germany.

在講、寫和讀方面變得更有自信，

So I have to improve my English

我想我真的做到了。

and I definitely have to improve my speaking skills

我要去學習獸醫學， 但是我所有的書都是英文的，

and be more confident in speaking and writing and reading

這就是我需要提高英語水平 的原因。

and I think that has really happened.

當我初初來到的時候， 我甚至一個英語單詞都不會說，

And I’m going to study veterinary science and all my books are in English,

就算是最平常的單詞“yes”或“no”。

so that’s the reason why I need to improve my English.

然而在這裏的第一個月， 我的英語水平就有了實質性的提高，

When I came here I didn’t speak any word in English,

現在我可以跟所有人自由地交談， 就像你一樣。

just normal words like “yes” or “no”.

與左鄰右里一起生活，結識新的朋友， 體驗實踐英語的奇妙之旅，

But the first month here I really did improve my English

感受歡樂無限！

and I can speak with all the people, like you, now.

EF活動辦公室的全體成員將熱忱協助 了瞭解布里斯托，

Getting around and meeting people is a fantastic way to practice your English,

無論是它悠久的歷史還是最新的時尚。

plus it's fun!

邀朋結友，流連忘返於這座城市 五光十色的咖啡館和公園。

The staff at the EF Activities Office will help you discover Bristol,

搜羅最流行音樂的音像精品店。

both the historic and the hip.

在布里斯托，創意無處不在。

Hang out with your new friends in the many cafes and parks around the city.

找尋街頭藝術家「Banksy」 舉世聞名的快閃塗鴉傑作。

Browse some funky shops for the latest music.

每逢週末，EF會組織長途旅行。

In Bristol, the creativity is everywhere.

乘火車前往倫敦不到兩個小時車程。

Check out the world famous graffiti by street artist “Banksy”.

其他為大家所熱愛的短途旅行 包括牛津，劍橋和巨石陣之旅。

On the weekends, EF organizes longer trips.

歷史愛好者將會對歷史悠久 的巴思溫泉之鄉鐘愛有加。

London in less than two hours away by train.

布里斯托擁有兩間舉世聞名的大學，

Other favourite excursions go to Oxford, Cambridge, and Stonehenge.

因其匯聚英國最優秀的學生 而聲名遠揚。

History lovers will enjoy the historic spa town of Bath.

布里斯托的生活一年到頭皆熱鬧非凡，

With two prestigious universities,

有許多重大的喜慶日子。

Bristol is famous for some of the best student life in the U.K.

八月是布里斯托的國際氣球節。

Bristol buzzes with life year round

在布里斯托，每天都有驚喜體驗。

and there are many great festivals.

你將會結識新朋友， 達致全方位發展。

In August, there’s the, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

天空海闊任你邀游！

There’s so much to experience in Bristol.

You’ll meet new people and grow in so many ways.

The sky is the limit!