Party vista mare: At the English school with John Peter Sloan…. in Milan, in Rome or on a sailing boat

I’m sure lots of you are already familiar with John Peter Sloan, a multitalented British artiste who has created an innovative English teaching method, especially designed for the Italians and centred on the concept of having fun while you are learning. I have been following him for ages and when I heard about the Open Day in Rome for the opening of a new branch of his school, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to take part.

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I reached the school easily, located a few steps from the Metro A Lepanto station, in the elegant Prati neighborhood.

At the entrance I started laughing as soon as I saw John’s welcome sign.

The staff, coordinated by Rosanna Astengo, welcomed me and others visitors with warmth and kindness. The classrooms of school are of a good size and bright

each of them is dedicated to a British city.

Birmingham, John Peter Sloan’s birthplace

The free classes, which took place during the day, got us caught up in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere with the teachers indeed, as John says, the ambassadors.

One of the strengths of Sloan’s method is the target of improving and enhancing English through each person’s passions. The JPS Masterclass on Board springs from this idea, perfect for us sea lovers!

Last summer the guests on board sailed around Greek and Turkish seas on a comfortable seven-berth yacht, exploring the islands and the enchanting coves. During the day, various activities in English were carried out, using Social English Techniques and Dynamic Learning.

“We would like our students to get into English by living stimulating experiences” Marco Cigna, chief executive of the school and one of the directors of JPS Masterclass on Board project, explained.