The British have some interesting, but also unusual traditions that fascinate people who come to the UK for visits. In no order, here are six one we really love. Cheese Throwing This amazingly quirky festival takes part each year in …
A compliment is a compliment, right? What if you were told that it really depends on how you say it. English is a complex language, there are many nuances and subtleties that make a very straightforward conversation take all …
In an increasingly globalised world, it is common to deal with co-workers or clients who speak another language. English has become the frank language or universal language and is increasingly important in the professional sphere. We may be thinking about …
Have you ever wondered how many words the English language has? or how many words do you need to learn to communicate in English? In this article we will talk about that. Truth is, there is no answer that can …
English is the language of Shakespeare, the Beatles, of economics, politics, culture, science… in short, it maintains an undeniable hegemony around the world, 500 years after the British Empire began its journey. Why does everyone want to learn English? It …
Christmas is a perfect time to sit on the sofa in front of the fireplace (if you have one) and watch movies with friends and family. Christmas movies certainly have something for everyone. From Arnold Schwartzenegger, Cameron Diaz singing Greenday …
English Language Course for Seniors is an ideal English course for more senior Learners who wish to combine learning English with other cultural experiences such as learning about their chosen English speaking country’s culture, playing Golf in new and exciting courses, having cookery lessons and learning about the food of that region or even doing some shark diving and conservation work. The choice is amazing.
Hand gestures can be used to communicate in place of speech or emphasize a point while speaking. There are many universal hand signs; such as holding up an index finger to speak or interrupt, putting a finger to the lips …
The English language has vast linguistic variety all around the word, in both accents and in the language or dialect, from American English to Australian English and of course British English. Media and entertainment tend to portray only a small …
Mastering the English language is useful for self-improvement and to understand other cultures. It is helpful to anyone who wants to speak with people in another language. If you want to live and work in other countries or study abroad, knowing …
