Gestures in Britain
By Jake Smith Hand gestures are very important in communicating with other people. When we think of nationalities with important hand gestures we often think about the Italians. The British aren’t very famous for using their body much whilst communicating. However surprisingly, there are over…
5 most common mistakes in your first week in London
If you are a traveller or you ever lived in a different country, you have probably felt lost or you have misunderstood things. In big cities, this can happen frequently and London is no exception. Here you will find some common mistakes and tips that…
IELTS TIPS
How to pass an IELTS exam? Here you have some tips on how you can dramatically increase your IELTS score when you take the exam: There are a lot of techniques to prepare for the IELTS examination. Some people say that the process of IELTS…
British Slang words
By Jake Smith ‘Slang words’ are incredibly popular in Britain, especially with younger people. People say that you never really learn a language until you live in a country that speaks it. There are lots of reasons for this. For example, you’ll be forced to…
5 things you can’t miss visiting London
By Jake Smith There are so many things to do in London and it can become too much and too stressful to try and fit everything into a single trip to the capital city. If it’s your first trip to the city, you will probably…
Best London Markets
By Jake Smith Markets have always been incredibly important throughout London’s History. It is still one of the best things to do in London. Whether you are looking for street food, antiques, flowers or fashion items, taking a trip to the market will forever be…
How to write a CV and Get a Job Interview?
By Jake Smith Getting a job in an English speaking country is probably the best thing you can do to learn better English. However, before you even start the long, scary process of job applications and interviews, you need to sit down and write a…
5 ways to Learn English
By Jake Smith “How do I learn English outside the classroom?” As a teacher, I’m often asked this question by my students and the short answer is: by using what you have learned in lessons as much as possible in your everyday life. Sure, studying…
Best Museums in London
London is famous because of its culture. It holds more than 200 museums and galleries. Including the British Museum voted as one of the most important museums in the world. The best part? Most of them are for free. You have a lot of…
How to make small talk in English?
By Jake Smith It is normal to feel a bit shy when trying to start a small talk in your second language. However, it is important to remember that making small talk is one of the main ways of building relationships with other people in…