5 Curious Things About London That You Probably Don’t Know
London. The big smoke. Its history-soaked, culture-rich and forever changing streets make this city one of the most interesting in the world. As tourists flock in their droves to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Baker Street and the like, the mechanical whir of…
Fancy a haircut in London, anyone?
Now, I am sure that you have heard of ‘Jack the Ripper’, one of the most famous serial killers in Victorian London. ‘The Ripper’ remains to this day a fascinating enigma for many people because we are still unsure who the actual character was. Historians…
5 ways to stay connected with international friends
By Jake Smith If you visit a school in a new country to learn English, you are bound to make some great international friends who are also on the same path of the English learning journey. You’ll create some fantastic memories with them, discovering a…
How to Sound More British with 3 Simple Tips
By Jake Smith One thing I am often asked as a teacher is “How do I sound more British?” or “How is my accent?”. It is a common concern for non-native speakers of english; they want to speak with a British accent. Firstly, I would…
5 British expressions you will learn only by studying in the UK
By Jake Smith A well-known fact is that American English and British English often have their differences. Put a Yank (United States citizen) and a Brit in the same room and they will, of course, understand each other perfectly apart from the occasional argument about…
Did you know? – A “bloody” fact about the Queen!
Most people in the English-speaking world have heard about Dracula but did you know that part of the British Royal Family, the Queen, Prince’s Charles, William, and Harry, can trace part of their heritage back to the man whom we know as Dracula? Now, as…
How to Memorize New Vocabulary Fast
By Jake Smith There are over one million words in the English Language. Sounds scary, right? How can you learn one million words!? Well, the simple answer is, you don’t have to. According to research, even native speakers only learn around 20,000 to 30,0000 words,…
10 steps to study in the UK
By Esteban González It is no surprise that many students from all over the world come to the UK to start their studies, but sometimes it is confusing what you have to do to get there. Let us make it simple, shall we? It all…
The five best vegetarian restaurants in London
I moved to London in 2017 and since then I have visited many different restaurants. I usually go out with friends at weekends and we usually have lunch or dinner together. We have favourite restaurants that we visit regularly but we also like to try…
5 Movies to watch before you travel
By Jake Smith Do you love travelling? Do you love movies? Are you learning English? If you said YES to all these three then this is the blog for you. Watching movies in English is a great way to pass your free time and make…