Messi or Ronaldo? Pizza or sushi? Going to the cinema or bingeing on a series at home? A beach holiday or a walking trip in the mountains? Who is the number one superhero? Which jungle animal do you really need to fear and why? We all have different ... Read More
What are some of the trickiest words to pronounce in English? Well, we’ve compiled a useful list of ten of the most difficult words for English learners to pronounce. Learn pronunciations of the words as well as our top English pronunciation tips to... Read More
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
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
Did you know that there are two parts to the C1 Advanced Writing exam? Part 1 is always a mandatory . Part 2 has three different tasks, however, you only need to choose one of them to write about. They can be: [list type="" icon="icon-ok"] [lis... Read More
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
Would you like to improve your English listening skills? With all the technology that we have at our fingertips nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find ways to practise with English learning apps! Listening apps can help you learn in all sorts of way... Read More
Boo! Are you a fan of Halloween? It’s that scary time of year again when the creepy creatures come out to play, and there’s an excellent resource to help you learn English: Netflix! Netflix has an extensive selection of Halloween movies to choose ... Read More
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
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
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
Are you preparing for ? Reading and Use of English Part 4 may not be your cup of tea – in fact most students feel quite nervous about this section of the exam. Otherwise known as Key Word Transformation, this section is the fourth and final part of... Read More
The B2 First is one of the most popular English exams for students of English. It is a recognised qualification that can help you to study, live or work abroad. Though, it’s not a piece of cake - you’ve got to pass it first! But don’t worry, we... Read More
So you’ve decided to take the ! Formerly known as FCE or the First Certificate, this is by far most popular exam. Whether it’s your dream to live in an English-speaking country, attend university or work abroad, this high-level English qualification ... Read More
If you’re wondering how to do Part 8 of the Reading and Use of English paper, you’re in the right place! After sitting through the first seven sections of this paper, you’ll start to feel like you can see the light at the end of the tunnel – y... Read More
Welcome to Part 7 of the Reading and Use of English paper. This task is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle. One where you have to arrange pieces of a text, until everything reads perfectly. Undoubtedly, this is one of the longest, and most difficult tasks in... Read More
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
Are you looking for ways to learn English during the summer holidays? We’ve got you covered – Instagram Reels is a new and exciting way to practise English! Read on to find out how it can help you learn English and the top six accounts you can fol... Read More
Well done you! You’ve made it to Part 6 of the Reading and Use of English exam. Not long to go now – just three more reading sections. And it will all be worth it in the end, we promise. Part 6 of the exam is quite tricky and requires some patience ... Read More
Learning a new language is hard, but fun. If you are learning English but need some help, our monthly course is what you need. It is for people who are learning English for the first time. You will learn all the basic skills including reading, writi... Read More
Everyone likes listening to inspiring speeches. Gifted speakers have a way of making people want to listen and take action to change their lives. But speeches aren’t just interesting because of their content. They are also great tools to help you im... Read More
Conditionals? Is that something you use after shampooing your hair? Not quite. You may have heard your English teacher talk about conditionals. Who knows, you may have even learnt a couple: [list type="" icon="icon-ok"] [list_item]If it rains, y... Read More
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
You're probably very familiar with sending emails (and sometimes letters) in your first language. But how about in English? Writing in another language is not always so simple. If you want to pass your B2 First Certificate exam (FCE), this is an essential... Read More
“Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one.” - Doc Brown, Back to the future. Just like the and tenses, there is more than one future tense in English. These change depending on the function and what we want to say. Today we... 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
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
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
