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Jan 2, 20242 min read
December newsletter
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...
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Tom Morss
Dec 12, 20233 min read
The best carols and Christmas songs to practice your English
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...
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Tom Morss
Nov 28, 20232 min read
5 things to do in London this Christmas
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...
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Tom Morss
Nov 28, 20232 min read
How to open a bank account in the UK
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...
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Tom Morss
Nov 20, 20232 min read
How to write a great dating profile
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...
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Tom Morss
Nov 14, 20232 min read
On, in or at? Learn to use prepositions properly.
Prepositions. These little guys can be very confusing. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn prepositions is to associate them with a...
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Tom Morss
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Halloween history and idioms
This famous celebration takes place on the evening (een) 31st of October, the day before All Hallows Day (All Saint’s Day), a Christian...
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support19409
Nov 1, 20233 min read
October newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, November is one of the most inspiring months of the year. The leaves are changing...
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UKCE Students
Oct 23, 20234 min read
Twelve English Idioms Everybody Should Know
Unlock the charm of the English language with insights from our talented Advanced Class students. They take you on a journey through the...
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Tom Morss
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Writing a formal email at work
Email is normally a pretty informal way of communicating these days, but there are often times when you have to write a formal email....
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Tom Morss
Oct 9, 20232 min read
The 5 best TV shows for learning English
Ready to watch some TV in English? This can be a great activity to help you unwind but you’ll still learn something, even if it’s just a...
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Tom Morss
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can vs Could
Another two easily confused words this week. Fortunately, the difference between these two is fairly straightforward though the...
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Tom Morss
Sep 25, 20233 min read
10 idioms or phrases to express happiness
“I’m happy”. It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? There are plenty of other ways to express happiness in English. I’ll list the more...
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Tom Morss
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Speak vs Talk
These two words are often confused by learners of English, and I can see why: the meanings are similar. Sometimes, natives use speak and...
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Tom Morss
Sep 11, 20235 min read
The 10 best day trips from London
London is an amazing city, with loads of things to do and see, but there are some great places visit either by car or by train. Here’s a...
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support19409
Sep 5, 20232 min read
Interesting facts about the UK
This month the Intermediate class have written about some interesting facts they have learned about the UK. Read on to learn about some...
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Tom Morss
Sep 5, 20233 min read
London’s Best Markets
There are loads of markets in London, as every area has its own, and there’s a huge variety too. Local street markets often sell...
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Tom Morss
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Seeing a doctor in the UK
When you arrive in any country you intend to stay in for a little while, one of the first things you should do is to register with a...
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Tom Morss
Aug 7, 20234 min read
5 ways to SMASH your IELTS
1. Enrol on an IELTS class. If you haven't already, and you're certain that you want and/or need to do an IELTS exam, i would strongly...
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