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September is here, which means summer is over, and it’s back to school for us all. Schools in England started last week, but in Spain, ...

Traveling to an English-speaking country can be exciting, but it’s essential to have the right language tools at your disposal. Whether you’re navigating the streets ...

Reading is an excellent way to improve your English skills. Here’s a list of books perfect for beginners, along with brief explanations of why they’re ...

Want to sound more natural when speaking English? Here are some everyday expressions that will help you blend in with native speakers:   1. «It’s ...

The 1st of August is Yorkshire Day! Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire so here are some words and phrases you might hear if ...

Music is a fantastic tool for learning English. Here’s a list of popular songs that can help improve your language skills, along with brief explanations ...

While British and American English are mutually intelligible, there are some notable differences. Understanding these can help you communicate more effectively in both variants: 1. ...

Mastering English pronunciation can be challenging. Here are some key tips to enhance your skills: 1. Focus on problematic sounds: Pay special attention to sounds ...

Planning a trip to an English-speaking country? Here are 10 essential phrases to help you navigate your journey with confidence: 1. «Excuse me, where is…?» ...

It’s that time of the year when the AELTC opens its doors to the world for The Championships, Wimbledon – or simply Wimbledon. For two ...

Learning English can be tricky for Spanish speakers. Here are some common mistakes to watch out for: 1. False friends: Beware of words that sound ...

Will you be ‘pushing the boat out’ this Christmas – eating a lot of food, drinking a lot of wine or buying things you don’t ...

To “add fuel to the fire” is an English expression conveying the act of worsening a situation, usually by making conflict or disagreement more intense. ...

One of the most famous English novels was published in 1834. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol tells the story of a rich man called Ebenezer ...

This idiom dates back to the First World War 1914-18. The war reached a ‘stalemate’ very early on, with both sides realising they could not ...