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…
Tag: Culture
5 British Crime Series To Learn English
Crime series are exceptionally popular in the UK and these are our favourites!
St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and is celebrated on 30th November each year.
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.
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 Culture Guide
Learn the essentials of the British culture from politics to art and fashion to food.
Tips For Travel In The UK
Travel to a foreign country can be a bit daunting! Check out our travel tips for a visit the UK to make the most of your time here.
Driving In The UK
The UK follows some rather different driving rules to other countries around the world. In this week's blog we review the basic rules of the road!
What Is Pimms?
Pimms is a British alcoholic drink that is. very popular in summer and most bars, cafés and restaurants will offer this.
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.
