Does this situation sound familiar? You’re writing a message to a friend in English arranging to meet. As you start to suggest a time and place, you pause. Is it in, on or at Monday? If yes, t... Read More
If you work in the tech industry, chances are you’re learning English to advance your career. After all, it’s the most commonly used language in science, engineering and academics. Knowing the ... Read More
If you’ve never heard of the schwa before, you might think it’s an unusual piece of pronunciation. It’s actually the most common sound in English and the key to speaking naturally. In fact, gett... Read More
Countries can have extremely different English accents despite sharing the same language. Just take the word ‘water’. Americans, Brits and Australians all have a unique way of pronouncing it. O... Read More
Many sections of the Cambridge Proficiency are multiple-choice, so Part 2 of the Reading and Use of English can seem challenging because it’s so different. There are no options, so you have to come ... Read More
Gone are the days of learning from phrasebooks and filling in worksheets for homework. Now students have access to a wide range of AI tools to help them practise their language skills. If you wan... Read More
Although you learn plural nouns early on, they can be challenging. There are many rules and exceptions to remember plus English often borrows words from other languages. No wonder even high-level stud... Read More
No matter where you live, you’ve probably experienced record-breaking temperatures and severe weather. You may have seen individuals and groups from different countries raising awareness of environm... Read More
We all know that Barcelona is a fantastic city to live in. You only need to spend the afternoon wandering around one of the many beautiful neighbourhoods, looking at the historic architecture, the coo... Read More
The arrival of a new year presents an ideal opportunity to work on your language goals. Whether you’re preparing for an official exam in 2024 or planning to immerse yourself in an English-speaking c... Read More
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! If you resisted the urge to sing that line instead of saying it, then, well done! One of our favourite things about the festive period is the appearance ... Read More
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to get ready for the festive period than by learning some typical Christmas phrases in English? Let’s be honest – we all look forward to the Chri... Read More
