How to use ChatGPT to practise your English

Are you on the lookout for an extra way to practise your English? Do you wish you had an expert available at 2 a.m. that could answer a question you forgot to ask in your English class that day? Are you just hungry for more English? If you’ve answered '... Read More

  • By: Sandra

7 new English words to improve your vocabulary in 2023

A new year is a perfect opportunity to focus on your language goals. Maybe you are working towards an official exam. Perhaps this is the year you are going to spend summer abroad in an English language speaking country. 2023 might be the year you finally ... Read More

  • By: Sandra

5 Interesting Christmas traditions from around the world

When you think of the word Christmas, what springs to mind? For most people, it will be words like home, family and tradition. Most of us associate Christmas with spending time with our families, warm and cosy on the sofa in front of our favourite Christm... Read More

  • By: Sandra

10 English Idioms To Take To The Beach This Summer!

Is there anything better than cooling off in the sea on a hot summer’s day? Well, if you live in Barcelona you have lots of opportunities to do just that! Whether you go up the coast to a little beachside town or you brave the crowds on the city bea... Read More

  • By: Sandra

How to use 6 different English pronouns

Just when you think English couldn’t get any more confusing, we introduce you to English pronouns! The reason why people quiver when they see pronouns is because there are so many types. Luckily, we’re here to show you that they’re not so diffic... Read More

  • By: Sandra

How to use articles (a, an, the) in English

Knowing what articles are and when to use them in English can be difficult for language learners to pick up. Especially considering that in some situations there is no article at all. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In English there are ... Read More

  • By: Sandra

8 new English words you need for 2022

New words spring up each year! They often come from popular culture, social and political issues, and innovations in technology from around the world. Last year we introduced you to the . Now, we’re bringing you the ones making it to the dictionary ... Read More

  • By: Sandra

The Benefits Of Learning English In Your 60s And Beyond

Who said learning English was just for the young? You're never too old to learn something new. There are plenty of benefits of learning new skills, especially languages, in our senior years. And with increasing research showing the advantages to our brain... Read More

  • By: Sandra

7 Of The Best Apps For Learning English Vocabulary

There are roughly 170,000 words in use in the English language. Thankfully, most native English speakers only have a vocabulary of . Still, that’s a lot of language for you to study! The good news is, with the right app in your pocket, it has never bee... Read More

  • By: Brenda

Back To School: 9 Tips For Language Learners

It’s the start of a new academic term and new courses are about to begin. This is the perfect opportunity to set your goals, focus, and learn a new language. But it may have been a long time since you were last in the classroom. Or you might be apprehe... Read More

  • By: Brenda

Study English This Summer At Oxford House

Summer is here! And more than ever, we’re in need of a bit of sunshine. But with travel restrictions still in place, many of us are deciding to stay local this year. It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom though. This could be the perfect opportunit... Read More

  • By: Brenda

5 Reasons To Learn English Outdoors At Oxford House

As Barcelona and the rest of Spain enters the ‘new normality’, it’s time to plan ahead for the summer. Kids and teens have spent much of the last four months on lockdown - stuck indoors, studying online and missing out on quality time with friends. ... Read More

  • By: Brenda

5 Of The Best Netflix Series To Learn English

On average, Netflix subscribers spend streaming their favourite content. With so many binge-worthy series out there, it’s no surprise! But if you’re feeling guilty about all that screen time, why not switch on the subtitles and while you’re watchi... Read More

  • By: Brenda

8 Hidden Benefits of Being Bilingual

Unless you were raised to be bilingual, speaking two languages can require years of study and hard work. Even once you’ve acquired a second language, it’s a case of use it or lose it. If you don’t regularly speak, read in, or listen to that second l... Read More

  • By: Brenda

6 Tools To Take Your Writing To The Next Level

Written language is as important today as it has ever been. Whether you want to prepare for an , to respond to or it’s just for personal interest, being able to write clearly and concisely in English is a valuable skill to have. For most language l... Read More

  • By: Brenda

Our 10 Most Popular Blog Posts Of 2018

It’s been a whirlwind 2018. We’ve made so many amazing memories - from our twentieth-anniversary party to some entertaining intercambio nights, and of course lots of great classes. And we wouldn't change it for the world! So let’s take a look back ... Read More

  • By: Brenda

8 Top Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Language Exchange

A language exchange (or Intercambio in Spanish) is an excellent way to practise English outside of the classroom. The aim of a language exchange is to learn, practise and share a new language in an informal, friendly way. They can be big events with doze... Read More

  • By: Brenda

5 Great Apps To Give Your English A Boost

The next time you’re walking down the street, in a waiting room, or on public transport in Barcelona take a look around. What do you notice? Smartphones, smartphones, and more smartphones. It’s not surprising - when people are stuck for something to ... Read More

  • By: Brenda

Improving Your Pronunciation With A Phonemic Chart

What do English, Maori, Vietnamese and Zulu have in common? Along with another , they all use the . If your first language uses the same alphabet, you’d think that learning the sounds of English would be easy. But, for many learners of English, pron... Read More

  • By: Brenda

How To Improve Your English Using Netflix

Netflix has changed the way we spend our free time. We don’t have to wait a week for a new episode of our favourite TV shows anymore, instead we can binge watch an entire season in one day – and let’s be honest, we’ve all done it! So, if 125 mill... Read More

  • By: Brenda

How to Improve Your English Over The Summer

The long summer holiday is almost here and we’ve got some top tips on how you can keep up your English over the summer months. Whether you’re thinking of attending a course to meet like-minded English language learners at our centre in the heart of th... Read More

  • By: Brenda

World Cup Vocabulary: Let’s Talk About Football!

Football, football, football: the whole world is going crazy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar! The beautiful game is also the most popular sport in the world and is played everywhere, from streets to stadiums. People love the game because it’s fast... Read More

  • By: Brenda

Exam Day Tips: The Written Paper [Infographic]

Exams are nerve-wracking. Between going to class, studying at home and worrying about the results, it’s easy to forget the little things that could make or break your exam day success. So, Whether you are preparing for the , , or even the , check out ... Read More

  • By: Brenda

10 Reasons to Study English at Oxford House

Learning a second language, for many people, is one of the best decisions they ever make. Travel, work, culture, education, personal development - there are lots of reasons why you might decide to become a student again. But, as with any new personal cha... Read More

  • By: Brenda