January 2018
We ve picked out some classic British movies that we think should be part of everyone s lives, especially when they are learning English as a foreign language!Here are…
January 2018
For a relatively small country, there are a lot of historical UK landmarks and beautiful landscapes to visit. To get started, here is a list of 10 of the top sites. 1)…
December 2017
Talking about your friends and family is a great way to make new friends and establish common ground. Being a topic that is both fun and enjoyable, it also helps…
December 2017
We often hear someone say: "I m gutted."Do you know what it means?As someone learning English as a second language, you will usually only be taught to speak…
When learning English, it is a great idea to practise your writing skills in different ways. From writing letters and postcards to typing emails and text messages, there are many…
October 2017
Learning a new language when you are an adult can be a challenge. If English is not your first language, you could need lessons in order to be able to…
October 2017
If you read my blog on relative clauses last week, you will have seen the fantastic video of a 1950s BBC newsreader speaking with a Received Pronunciation (RP) accent. This…
A great way to improve your vocabulary and become more confident with the language is to learn English songs. Learning the words (or song 'lyrics') to your favourite tune is…
October 2017
Another English grammar issue that can cause problems for native-speakers of English, not just learners!Its or it's is a grammar problem that happens when people write English, that's because…
October 2017
English Butlers are back in fashion. Read the text to learn more about this trend and study the verb noun collocations. Verb noun collocations Here are some of the collocations…