Blue Monday
Every year, in late January, the UK — and much of the northern hemisphere — experiences a phenomenon popularly known as Blue Monday. Allegedly the…
Tag: Culture
The British Cup of Tea
When thinking of British stereotypes, besides gloomy weather, a good old British cuppa is probably the first thing that comes to mind. In the UK,…
The Pub Quiz
If you spend any time in the UK, especially in the winter months, you may hear people say things like “We’re going to the pub…
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations (often simply referred to as The Commonwealth) is a voluntary association comprising 56 independent and equal countries. While its origins lie…
The Lake District
With the first bank holiday of the summer now upon us in the UK, travellers are setting their sights on a quintessential British escape –…
The London Marathon
This upcoming weekend, tens of thousands of runners will converge on the UK’s capital to compete in one of the world’s most iconic long-distance races…
The Titanic
The fate of the Titanic is, perhaps, one of the most globally renowned maritime stories in modern history. On this day, 14th April, in 1912,…
Stately Homes
Stately homes are the epitome of British culture, namely architecture. These big beautiful houses are often located in the rolling hills of the British countryside…
April Fools’ Day
Today is 1st April, which is a special day in the UK. It’s April Fools’ Day. Loved by youngsters and pranksters across the country, April…
Conkers
Conkers is a famous childhood game that can be played in autumn in the UK. Learn all about the rules and aim, of the game in today's blog.
Autumn In The UK
Autumn is a beautiful season in the UK. Learn about life in the UK during this time of the year as well as some key vocabulary to talk about autumn.
Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter is most famous in the UK for her series, The Tales of Peter Rabbit. Learn all about this series as well as the history of Beatrix Potte…
UK Crazes
Crazes come and go and often spread throughout the entire world. Let's take a look at some of the top crazes in the UK from the 70s to the current day…
UK Shopping Hotspots
Most people visiting the UK head to London for shopping. It's a fantastic city with so many shops on offer but it's not the only place in the UK with …
Paddington Bear
Despite coming from the jungles of Peru, Paddington Bear is synonymous with British culture, but why? Learn all about Paddington in today's blog!
Harry Potter
Most people around the world will have heard "Harry Potter". It originated right here in the UK and when travelling around the country, you can see th…
UK Currency
The UK has its own currency, the pound sterling. Learn all about the currency denominations and the history of the GBP in today's blog.
Top 15 British Authors
The UK has a huge number of famous authors and a long list of world-famous literary works. Learn about the most famous authors in this week's blog.
What Does The UK Government Do?
Learn about the key tasks of the UK Government as well as how they're held accountable in today's blog.
How To Practise English with The World Cup
Football is the world's sport and we generally come to a stand still when it's the World Cup. Learn about some ways to integrate English learning to y…
