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No matter how long you've been learning a language, you're likely to make a mistake every once in a while. The big ones that cause a breakdown in communication soon get corrected. But what about the little mistakes that slip through the net and go unnotic... Read More
Passing a job interview in a language that’s not your mother tongue is always a challenge – but however daunting it may seem, it can actually be done with flying colours. To help you prepare for your first job interview in English, we’ve spoke... Read More
“How many languages do you speak?” This is what we ask when we want to know about someone’s language skills. We ask about their ability to speak. We’re not interested if someone can read or write in another language - the importance is on s... Read More
You have survived the Use of English section of your , but now you are faced with a long text full of strange language, an unfamiliar theme, a list of ambiguous questions, and a ticking clock. But don’t worry! We are here to get you through this sectio... Read More
Turn on a radio anywhere in the world and it won’t take long before you’re listening to an English song. And, if you’re a learner of English, at some point you’ve probably sat down with your favourite one and tried to understand the lyrics. But ha... Read More
It’s nearly Valentine’s day and love is in the air at Oxford House. We’ll soon be surrounded by heart-shaped balloons, boxes of chocolates and Valentine’s day cards from our secret crushes (at least, we hope so!). We thought we would join in the ... Read More
Graded readers are adaptations of famous stories, or original books aimed at language learners. They are written to help you follow the story and learn new language structures and vocabulary with activities and questions. You can find some excellent grad... Read More
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
The new year is here and many of us will be making promises about improving our language skills in 2019. However, how many of our children think English is as much of a priority as we do? The English language is becoming more and more important - both in... Read More
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
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get a job in an international company? Perhaps you’ve thought about travelling to the United States, Germany or the UK for your dream job. Or maybe you want to be the English speaking star in a Spanish off... Read More
We are delighted to be going through the final stages of our accreditation, which will help us provide the best language learning experience possible for our students. It’s been a long process, but all the hard work the teachers and administration tea... Read More
Making the decision to do a Cambridge English language qualification can be intimidating. Whether you’re taking it because you need it for work, or just because you want to push yourself and improve your English skills, it requires time and dedication t... Read More
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
The nights are drawing in and the leaves are falling from the trees. As our minds turn to the cold and frosty winter nights ahead, they turn too towards Halloween, ghosts, ghouls and other spooky goings-on. Shhh! What was that noise? It was prob... Read More
If you’re a student at , you’ll know it is far more than just a language academy. It’s a place to socialise, make new friends and take part in lots of exciting new activities while you’re learning. Let’s go through some of the clubs, events and... Read More
From funny bananas, super long words and excitable foxes, our latest infographic explores 10 intriguing facts about the English language we’re sure you’ve never heard of before. Studying English is lots of fun and very rewarding. Not only does Englis... Read More
If you’ve been studying at Oxford House for a while there’s a good chance that you’ll recognise Judy - with her big smile and bubbly personality. She started working with us in 2012 after completing her Trinity Cert. TESOL. Since then she’s taugh... Read More
The new school year is about to begin and many of you are probably thinking that it’s about time to take the plunge and sign up for a course to improve your English. The problem is - with so many schools and types of courses available - choosing the ri... Read More
We head off on vacation full of excitement and joy. It’s a time to explore somewhere new, relax and spend time with our loved ones. But almost as soon as we’re home that trip abroad seems like a distant memory. Those relaxing days on the beach, the a... Read More
Learning English is difficult! With its irregular verbs, tricky pronunciation and even harder spelling, lots of students struggle. But that’s not the only challenge language learners face. There are 18 countries where the majority of the population are... Read More
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
Many students have aspirations to move abroad. This might be for a number of reasons such as to find a new job, to improve language skills, or experience a new culture. Today we spoke to ex-student and employee Maria Gutiérrez, whose chirpy face some... Read More
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
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
The year has flown by and we are already into the second week of our summer intensive courses. Today we look back at the year that has passed and speak to two of our students to find out about their experiences studying at Oxford House. So, without furt... Read More
Things are hotting up in Barcelona. There’s so much to see and do during the summer months that it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve put together a list of unmissable events taking place from June to August - and there is something for everyone, ... Read More
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
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
Learning a second language has a lot in common with learning to play an instrument or sport. They all require frequent practice and sustained effort. Over time learners, musicians and athletes receive feedback, refine their techniques and develop positive... Read More
