My Favourite Restaurants around the World
I've been lucky enough to try the cuisines of many restaurants around the world. Take a look at my top five restaurants and why they are my favourite …
Pubs
Learn what a British pub is and why they are the cornerstone of social life in the UK. We've delve into the history of the pub whilst reviewing the ru…
British Supermarkets
Learn about the British food industry and which supermarkets you need to know for visting the UK as a tourist or for business.
Dinner Party Guidelines
Table manners are part of a culture and something you can only learn by experiencing them first-hand. Read our guide to table manners for a dinner par…
Traditional British Food
Take a look at the top 10 traditional British dishes and learn about their history as well as their recipes. We review the topic of food and countable…
Getting Around London
Public transport in London can be complicated if you're visiting as a tourist. Read our insider information as native Brits to learn how to get around…
Public Transport In The UK
Public transport is mostly privatised in the UK, which is quite different to other countries. Learn how the public transport system works in the UK an…
Lindisfarne Castle and Holy Island
Lindisfarne Castle and Holy Island is one of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK. It is steeped in history and religion but has some stunning…
Travel In The UK
Most people visit London when they travel to the UK and never venture outside, but the UK has so much more to offer. Take a look at our favourite citi…
My Life Under Lockdown
COVID-19 has forced most people to live under lockdown. It's been hard for many people, but there are a few perks that have come out of working from h…
Coronavirus in the UK
The UK's approach to coronavirus has been different to other countries. Review the stages of coronavirus lockdown in the UK and what life is like livi…
How To Sound British
Watch this blog video One of the most popular requests from my students is to learn “the British accent”, so in this post I’ll give…
The United Kingdom v Great Britain
Learn the differences between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, England and the British Isles in this week's blog on UK geography.
A Day In The UK
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live a "normal" everyday life in the UK? Explore the typical routine of the British people, meal times in the…
Does English Come From England?
Although you would expect English to come from England, it actually doesn't. In this post, we take you through the entire history of the English langu…
UK Facts and Figures
Did you know that you receive a personal birthday card from the Queen on your 100th birthday in the UK? Read this blog to learn the basic (and a few s…
5 Things I Learned From Founding My Business
It's been a tough year and a half getting my company up and running, but I'm finally here! It's been a stressful but rewarding experience. Read all ab…
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Learn what our Virtually Fluent blog is all about and how we aim to help you improve your English with our blog.
