What Is Pimms?
Pimms is a British alcoholic drink that is. very popular in summer and most bars, cafés and restaurants will offer this.
Tag: Culture
Bank Holidays In The UK
The UK has one of the lowest numbers of bank holidays. Find out when they are and what we celebrate in this week's blog.
5 British Sports
Most global sports originated here in the UK, including football, tennis and golf but there are so many other British sports that are less well-known.
Should you learn the language before going on holiday?
Do you think it's necessary to learn the language before visiting a country? In this blog we discuss the pros and cons of this.
The British School System
Learn how the education system works in England, what the subjects are as well as the exams that are taken.
Useful Phrases for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated commercial days of love in the world. In this blog, we look at some typical pet names that native speake…
Learn English with The Crown
The Crown is a great TV series from Netflix to help you improve your listening skills in English. Find out why in this blog!
10 British Stereotypes
Take a look at the top ten British stereotypes and find out whether they are true or not according to native British English speakers themselves.
Off the Beaten Track in Latin America
For the best experience, please read this on our website. This week, our blog has been written by two of my academy students, Cristina and Itzy.…
At the Beach
Our blog this week is written by some of our academy students about the best hidden-away beaches in their countries, Peru and Chile.
The British Life Path
Most people used to follow a typical life path; go to university, get a job, get married, have kids, but is this still the ambition of people nowadays…
British TV
For the best experience, view this post about British TV on our website. The television (TV) is an extremely popular form of entertainment in the…
British Newspapers
For the best experience, view this post about British newspapers on our website. Watch this blog video News is generally consumed via the TV, radio or…
The Best of British Film
Today’s blog is all about British film. There are so many English-speaking films and TV series in the world but, let’s be honest, most of…
My City Winchester
Learn about the city of WInchester in England, UK. It's a beautiful city in the south west of England withplenty of events, good restaurants and touri…
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…
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…