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Business idioms are used throughout the workplace. In meetings, conversations and even whilst making at the coffee machine - you’ll be sure to hear them wherever you go. Knowing business will help you understand native speakers better. You’ll b... Read More
We spend hours consuming the news. With one click of a button we have access to thousands of news stories all on our phones. And with so much happening in the world right now, it can be difficult to avoid those breaking news updates. So why not use th... Read More
Imagine the scene. It’s exam day. You’re nearly at the end of your . You’ve just finished writing Part 1 - , and now it’s time to start Part 2. So you turn over the page to find three options: - A you know - An you’ve seen before - But ... Read More
Back in December 2019, we sat down and attempted to make a list of . No one could have predicted the year that was about to unfold. Nor, could we imagine the vortex of new words needed to make sense of the pandemic. For the , it was a year for unpreced... Read More
Christmas movies are one of the best things about the holiday season. They’re fun, they get you in the mood for the holidays, and they’re a great excuse to practise your English! Netflix has a wide selection of Christmas movies to choose from. Resist... Read More
Oxford House are extremely proud to announce our partnership with MigraCode - a Barcelona-based charity which trains refugees and migrants in coding and computer skills. We are offering a group of MigraCode students free English classes to help build thei... Read More
The age of telecommunication is well and truly here. Most of our business meetings now take place via video conferencing. Whether you’re using Zoom, Teams or Google Meet, the idea of a conference call in your second and sometimes third language can be ... Read More
One of the biggest challenges for Spanish speakers when learning English is pronunciation. Often it’s a struggle to produce certain vowel sounds. Sometimes it’s a case of dropping consonants at the end of words. And for some people it’s mispronuncia... Read More
“Alexa, what exactly are you?” Alexa is a virtual AI assistant owned by Amazon. She is voice-activated - like Siri for Apple devices, and can be used in conjunction with a number of third-party apps known as Alexa Skills. One of the challenges ... Read More
Okay, take a deep breath. We’re about to enter the danger zone of the Cambridge exam - Reading and Use of English Part 4. That’s right, this is the most feared part of the written test. Students groan when they hear it mentioned. And they’ll often ... Read More
Welcome to the new school year! It’s great to have you back. We’d like to remind you that , and classes are all starting this week - 5th of October. , and are starting from next week (13th October). Remember, it’s not too late to sign up. Pop in... Read More
The 26th of September is . It’s a day to celebrate Europe’s rich linguistic diversity and show the importance of language learning. European languages are all special in their own way but did you know they often borrow words from each other? Perhap... Read More
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
If there’s one good thing to come out of this year, it’s that learning a language has never been so easy or accessible. That’s right, not even a pandemic could stop us from attending our English and Spanish classes. In 2020, language schools were fo... Read More
Are you bored of Facebook? Tired of Instagram? Don’t feel part of the Twitter generation? Perhaps what you’re looking for is TikTok. Currently one of the fastest growing apps with , TikTok is quickly becoming a platform for learning - and that include... Read More
It’s a fact! The UK is obsessed with the way people talk. And with , it’s no surprise why. That’s right, accents and dialects* vary greatly across Great Britain, and there is no such thing as a single ‘British accent’. Instead it’s an amalgama... Read More
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
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
Are you preparing for a Cambridge English qualification? Have you devoured all of your past papers and need some extra exam practise? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a number of websites for you, with helpful resources related ... Read More
The word ‘get’ is one of the most common and versatile verbs in English. It can be used in lots of different ways, and is usually seen in informal writing or speaking. You can use the word ‘get’ on its own, with a preposition to make a phrasal ver... Read More
There are three main verb tenses in English - , the present and the future - which each have various forms and uses. Today, we’re going to explore the four different aspects of the present tense: the present simple, the present continuous, the present p... Read More
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
Due to the ongoing emergency lockdown measures imposed by the Spanish Government . We don’t know when we will be able to continue with our face-to-face classes, but, we don’t want that to stop you learning English or Spanish. That’s why 100%... Read More
The feast of Sant Jordi is one of Barcelona’s most popular and enduring celebrations. Sant Jordi is the patron saint of Catalonia, and his feast day has been celebrated here for a long time. The story goes like this: According to legend, a dragon was t... Read More
Educational institutions all over the world have shut their doors. From nurseries to universities, business schools to language academies, the closures have had an impact on more than . Now more than ever, people need the human connection and mental stim... Read More
Whatever your new year’s resolution was this year, it probably didn’t involve staying at home all day. For many of us, plans have changed - and now we’re looking for something new to do. Schools and language academies all over the world have closed ... Read More
With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, many of us may have to gather our books and study from home. Schools are closed, the library is off limits and people are required to practise social distancing. This certainly poses some challenges when it comes... Read More
Being stuck inside can make you feel like you’re going crazy. But why not use this time to your advantage, and work on improving your English? You’ll be able to practise fluency, all while staying closely connected to the rest of the world through new... Read More
Dear students, Due to the recent emergency measures from the Government concerning COVID-19, Oxford House premises will remain closed from tomorrow until further notice. As we are sure you understand, this is to protect our students and staff and to... Read More
Reading is one of the best ways to practice English. It’s fun, relaxing and helps you improve your comprehension skills and vocabulary. To help you pick out books, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite novels. The stories are full of adventures a... Read More
