Strop. Codswallop. Knackered. Just like the picture of a chair in the street above (no, we don’t get it either), we Brits do say some strange things s...
If there’s one essential thing you need to get a firmer grasp on UK culture, it’s knowledge of the slang words Brits can’t stop using. Just imagine on...
Brighton, baby! So, you’re thinking of moving to one of the UK’s most vibrant and exciting cities, complete with a thriving arts scene and a stunning ...
Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously and glorious sunshine covers you like something f...
If you’re learning English in the UK you might think you’ll come home with a perfect British accent that sounds like you got English lessons from the ...
Anyone who has lived in the UK will know that the royal family have a special place in British history, not to mention modern culture. You might have ...
The UK is full of weird place names, and if you’re learning English in the UK and don’t know why Holborn sounds NOTHING like it should, don’t worry – ...
If you’ve spent time in the UK, you’ll know that we have a LOT of counties, which are the smaller regions of the country that the nation is split into...
When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s the royal family, everyone’s obsession with Jane ...
Even though “A day without tea is a day without joy.” is a Chinese proverb, the British sure have perfected their own tea culture – and who can blame ...
Do you know your “Guv’nor” from your “blimey”? How about “reckon” or “bonkers”? Although foreigners often look on in confusion when British people use...
