Learn English in Portsmouth, England - Scotland

According to legend, the name Portsmouth came from the 'mouth of the port' or the 'port’s mouth'. Stretching over several kilometres along the Channel, it has gone from being a humble Saxon fishing village to a military town to the base of one of the most powerful maritime armies in history. Today, the birthplace of Charles Dickens and Peter Sellers is a modern city where it is impossible to get bored. Besides its impressive collection of warships, which includes the famous HMS Victory, and its maritime museum, the possibilities for outdoor sports and cultural activities of all kinds are only waiting for you! Return to introduction...