For the past 84 years students have come to BSML from all over the world and we are now teaching children and grandchildren of former students. It is fascinating how many different countries are represented at the school. The most common countries usually come to mind, but we also have students from such places as Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Togo, the United Arab Emirates, Paraguay, Nepal and the Ivory Coast ... and English is the language which connects them all. This makes the learning of the English so much more interesting and motivating.
 
Apart from the English language, our students learn a great deal about the different cultures and values worldwide. In small groups, taught by experienced teachers, comparing ideologies, customs, and personalities, they bond and form friendships, some of which last a lifetime.
 
International understanding is very important in our global economy. BSML students not only learn English and to handle life in English, they also experience how different thinking patterns exist in other parts of the world. This is an important aspect when dealing with someone in business from another culture. This understanding could make or break a deal. We are proud to learn that most of our alumni have found excellent employment and educational opportunities as a result of knowing English well. They have also been able to perform outstandingly with international work assignments because of their familiarity with foreign accents and cultural idiosyncrasies. 
 
American English is the language which now connects the world and we at BSML are proud to be a positive part of international communication and understanding.

Ute von Haller

 

Bob's Grammar Tip

The first verb that  follows  a modal verb must always be in the simple form. The modal verbs are can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might and must.

Example:  She should always do her homework.
       Our vacation was great. It couldn't have been better!

Ines's Super Idioms

To let someone go  means to fire that person from a job.
Example:  He was let go because of his poor job performance.

To take up someone's time means to require too much of someone else's time.
Example: Thank you for your help. I won't  take up any more of your time.

Sandra's Vocabulary Words

laden (adj,) If something or someone is laden with a lot of heavy things, he/she/it  is holding them or carrying them.
Examples: They came back from the shopping trip laden with bags.
        The tree was laden with apples.

fruitful  (adj) If something is fruitful, it produces good results.
Example:  The meeting between the two countries was fruitful.
                We had a fruitful discussion.
       

Interesting Word Pairs

The following verbs indicate a giver and a receiver.