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…
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…
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…
5 amazing cities to visit from London
London is a fantastic city and you will never get bored. On the contrary, if you have lived here long enough you will feel kind of overwhelmed after a while. In this blog you will find some tips on where to go for taking a…
Top 5 Dessert places in London
By Shahin Araghi New in London and not sure how to satisfy your sweet tooth? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – here’s our pick of 5 of the best dessert and sweets vendors in London: 1) Venchi – Mmmmmm, gelato. Call us biased for…
5 myths for tourists visiting London
By Jake Smith If you are an English speaker, you will probably have an idea of what to expect when you arrive in London. You may think you know the UK well due to a fair amount of knowledge you have collected over the years…
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…