Top British Bands
The UK has nurtured some of the greatest international bands of all time. Do you know them?
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Top 15 Things To Do in London
London is the most popular city in the UK for tourists but there's so much to see. Where do you even start? Check out our top 15 things to do in Londo…
Small Talk in English Class
Avoid awkward small talk at the beginning of your classes with these key questions and answers to help keep the conversation going.
New Year British Traditions
The New Year is celebrated in style in different countries around the world. In today's blog, you can learn how the New Year is celebrated in all UK c…
Boxing Day
26th December, Boxing Day, is celebrated throughout the UK and is even an official public bank holiday. But why? Read our blog to find out.
British Christmas Traditions
Each country celebrates Christmas in their own way with their own traditions and I’d like to share some of the customs for the festive season in the…
St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and is celebrated on 30th November each year.
What Does The Average Brit Look Like?
Although it’s stereotypical to bundle all our looks into one pot, today we’re going to learn about the average British appearance to learn all tha…
BBC Children In Need
BBC Children in Need is a wonderful British charity that does what's in its name - helps out children in need. Learn all about the charity and its ama…
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a poignant day that remembers those who lost their lives during the First World War. Learn all about its history and the poppy symb…
Guy Fawkes Night
Bonfire Night is one of the most celebrated events in the UK. Learn all about its history in our blog.
The UK Legal System
The legal system in any country can be complex to understand. Use our simple guide with key legal vocabulary to learn how it works in the UK.
The British Environment
The environment is a hot topic at the moment and probably will be for years to come. Learn all about environmental damage and governmental policies co…
Mobiles In The UK
Mobiles are an essential device for everyday life in the UK. Learn about the network providers that exist in the UK and how to choose the best mobile …
Fashion In The UK
Towards the end of this week, one of the “big four” fashion shows takes place in London, that’s right it’s London Fashion Week. What better wa…
Perfect English Pronunciation
Pronunciation is one the most difficult skills in English speaking. In this blog, we review the pronunciation techniques to help you speak more fluent…
Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is the second biggest in the world after Rio and it's a celebration of multiculturalism in London. Read all about its history in…
Visit Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and it's definitely worth a visit. Take a look at our top tips of places and seasons to visit.…
The BBC Proms
The BBC Proms are the most famous classical music concerts across the UK, learn all about them in our latest post.
British Festivals
The British festival scene is huge and it's just returned after a year off due to the pandemic.
