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Languages are constantly on the move and English is no exception! As technology, culture and politics evolve, we’re faced with the challenge of trying to find new words to describe all these changes. So, every few months, dictionaries like the have to ... Read More
All countries are proud of their quirky traditions and this is no more evident than . In South Africa they eat deep-fried caterpillars, in Germany they hide pickles in the Christmas tree and in Norway they put away the brooms in case they are stolen by w... Read More
You’ve heard about the four skills: reading, writing, and . Some might be more important to you than others. Although they’re normally tested separately, the four skills are actually interconnected. Reading power So, even if reading English... Read More
Business is all about communication. Whether it’s colleagues, clients or suppliers, we spend a big chunk of our working lives interacting with other people. There are powerful, new tools out there - like , and - that can help us collaborate on project... Read More
Why are phrasal verbs so frustrating? It’s like they’ve been sent from the devil to destroy the morale of English language students everywhere. I mean, how can changing one little preposition or adverb affect the meaning of a verb so drastically? No ... Read More
Exams are terrifying! The big day is here and after all that studying and hard work, it’s finally time to show what you have learned. If you do well, you will receive that certificate you need for work or university - it could even change your life. C... Read More
Speaking in a foreign language is hard work. Language learners have to think about pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary - and many people know the pain of reading out loud in class very well indeed! But speaking is only half the battle. Listening and un... Read More
Have you ever thought about dropping everything to go travelling around the world? Today, more and more people are quitting their jobs and travelling abroad to start new lives. In fact, from 2011 - 2014, the number of Spanish workers moving from Spain t... Read More
It’s October and you’ve just signed up for an English course. Maybe you want to pass an official exam. Maybe you need to use English at work. Or maybe you just want to travel the world and have meaningful conversations with the people you meet. Whatev... Read More
Learning English is more fun when you do it in a fantastic location like Barcelona. Find out why we think this is the perfect place to study! When you close your eyes and think of Barcelona, what do you imagine? Lots will see the Sagrada Familia - Gaudiâ... Read More
Is it better to do the paper-based or the computer-based exam? We recommend the computer-based exam to our students for many reasons. Here are just a few: - The computer-based exams are held more frequently compared to the paper-based exams. You... Read More
What exactly is the difference between an IELTS exam and a Cambridge English exam such as the First (FCE) or Advanced (CAE)? This is a common question students ask. In this blog post we will have a closer look at both exams and outline similarities and di... Read More
