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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 raining cats and dogs» Meaning: It’s raining very heavily Spanish equivalent: «Está lloviendo a cántaros»   2. «I’m knackered» Meaning: I’m very tired In Spanish: «Estoy agotado/a»   3. «That’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 you visit: 1. Aye – “Yes” People will often reply by saying “aye” instead of yes. “Is this the way to the station?” “Aye.” 2. Grand / champion– “very good”

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 of why they’re useful: 1. «Perfect» by Ed Sheeran Slow tempo, clear pronunciation, and romantic lyrics make this ideal for beginners. 2. «Hello» by Adele Simple vocabulary and repetitive chorus.

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. Spelling: – British: colour, centre, travelling – American: color, center, traveling 2. Vocabulary: – British: lift, rubbish, biscuit – American: elevator, trash, cookie 3. Past tense verbs: – British often

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 that don’t exist in Spanish. These include: – The /h/ sound: Practice with words like «home,» «happy,» and «hello.» Sentence: «The happy hedgehog hopped home.» – The /v/ sound: Often

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…?» (Disculpe, ¿dónde está…?) Use this to ask for directions. For example: «Excuse me, where is the nearest underground station?» 2. «Do you have any recommendations?» (¿Tiene alguna recomendación?) Perfect for

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 weeks at the end of June and the beginning of July, tennis players from around the world compete to win in London. What makes Wimbledon so special? Wimbledon is the

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 similar but have different meanings. For example: – «Actualmente» doesn’t mean «actually», but «currently» – «Embarazada» doesn’t mean «embarrassed», but «pregnant» 2. Silent ‘h’: In Spanish, ‘h’ is always silent.

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 need? Like many English idioms ‘pushing the boat out’ has nautical origins dating back to around the 1750’s. Students of English and Spanish history will know that our two countries

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. It’s like pouring metaphorical fuel on an already burning fire, exacerbating tensions. Example: Consider a heated argument between friends. Instead of trying to calm the situation, someone making provocative remarks