Dubai: Free language lessons will be available today at the Eton Institute to mark its fifth anniversary.
In addition to course discounts, there will be gifts and prizes given out every hour to all visitors.
"Eton Day is a tribute to all our students and partners that have supported us in reaching this important milestone and in becoming the leading hub for language learning in the region.
"The free language lessons, gifts for all visitors and excellent discounts are humble gestures of our heartfelt gratitude," Dr Eli Abi Rached, Managing Director, said.
Prizes range from t-shirts and student planners to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi tickets and indoor skydiving passes. Visitors will also be tempted by cupcakes offered in partnership with Jordana Restaurants and Pizza Express.
Individuals can spend the day at the institute, attending free language introductory lessons which highlight the basics in a language while giving learners a flavour of the local culture.
Places for each free language lesson are limited and will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis.
Hourly classes
The lessons will be conducted in popular languages every hour. The beginner lessons will be conducted at these times: Arabic 10am; German 11am; Italian 12pm; French 1pm; Farsi 2pm; Mandarin 4pm; Spanish 5pm; Russian 6pm.
Activities will be conducted from 8am to 9pm.
