If you’re studying for an IELTS exam, or are planning to in the future, you may already have read last weeks blog: ‘5 top tips for IELTS...

Written by the students of Shaylyn’s Upper Intermediate class: Andres, Malvina, Alejandro, Domi, Elizabeth, Jumana, Annie, Gleb, Ana and...

Dear Student, April awakens: Let’s welcome springtime splendour in London. As April arrives, the city awakens to the gentle embrace of...

So you’ve decided on the right course for you and booked your place. It might go without saying, but the experts on the particular test...

1. Enrol on a IELTS course at UKCE I wouldn’t recommend trying the IELTS exam without doing a course first. The IELTS exam tests both...

So you’ve decided to stay in the UK. Welcome! In a future blog I’ll discuss the citizenship test in more detail, but first you’ll be...

Dear Student, March, the month of expectation, is yet again here. But really, what is there not to love? Everywhere will be colourful and...

Tired of the rat race*? The 5 day working week might be coming to an end (in some companies, at least) after a nationwide trial ended in...

You don’t have to be in the classroom to be learning and practising your English. Social activities are a great way to hear and speak...

In this blog entry, Advanced class students share their thoughts on how mastering English extends beyond mere communication, opening...

A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change....

Love the UK so much you want to live here forever? Fantastic news! Here’s a guide on the first steps you’ll need to take to become a...

Studying English part-time can be a great way to learn and practice. I’ll give some reasons below, and if you’re looking for a studying...

A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, 2024 is here! And goodbye 2023, thanks for a great year!  We’ve had an amazing...

The word ‘carol’ comes from the French word ‘caroller’ which means to dance around in a circle. Eventually, the word carol came to mean a...

A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, Love it or hate it, it is that time of the year again; December is here— bringing...

Christmas can be a lovely time, but hard on the wallet so I’ll make 3 suggestions of free things to do in London over the holiday season...

I’ve had the same bank account since I was a teenager, so I don’t have much experience in opening one, but I’ll run you through the...

I’m nearly 42 years old and haven’t dated in over 10 years so I can’t give any personal advice about writing a great dating profile, but...

Prepositions. These little guys can be very confusing. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn prepositions is to associate them with a...