A deadly English nursery rhyme -‘London Bridge is falling down’ (Part Two)
Continued from Part One… (If you haven’t read part one yet, click here…) Although there are now several bridges that span the River Thames today but did you know that there has been a bridge across the Thames for nearly 1,500 years and the bridge…
Did you know? A deadly English nursery rhyme -‘London Bridge is falling down’ (Part one)
By Robert Barry Dampster To date, my blogs have looked at Queen Elizabeth, a descendant of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula), the demon barber of Fleet Street & Vampires in London but a sinister famous English children’s nursery rhyme, human sacrifice & Jane Austen? Left, Wilhelm…
Why It’s Still Important to Learn English
More and more people are dedicating time and effort into learning English as their second language. But why? Why do you need to learn English? Why is English such an important language? I’m sure you already know a few answers to these, but let me…
5 Ways to Improve Your English Skills
One of the most frequent questions students ask teachers is “How can I improve my English QUICK and WELL?” To begin with, as a general rule you should practice English daily and regularly. Essentially, anything you do must be involved with the English language. Also,…
Did you know? ‘Twilight’ in London and the Highgate Vampire.
By Robert Barry Dampster Left, Egyptian Avenue. One of the entrances to Highgate Cemetery. Photo by John Armagh. Now, I’m sure that you were astonished as I was to discover that one of England’s most respected and best-loved Queens was a descendant of Vlad the…
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…