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7 slang words you need to know in 2017
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2016 may have been the year of Brexit and describing everything as lit but now we’re in 2017 there’s a whole new delivery of fresh slang words all Eng...

10 best movies to learn English with
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Learning a language is much easier when you’re enjoying yourself – and what better way to pass the time than watching movies (with a tub of popcorn in...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 (more) British expressions to master
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Did you enjoy my last post on British expressions that will make you sound like a true Brit? If so, read on. There are hundreds of other great sayings...

Learning English is still a must (and here’s why)
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It’s hard to escape the dominance of the English language in our globalized world. Although there are only an estimated 360 million native speakers, a...

Talk like a true Californian: 10 expressions to master
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In order to live the Californian lifestyle, it’s not enough to make sure burritos, avocados and In-N-Out burgers are staples in your diet, you soak up...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 British expressions to master
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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...

10 best TV shows to learn English with
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We’ve all heard the stories of celebrities like actress Mila Kunis learning English just from watching British and American television shows. And alth...

10 confusing English words (and how to get them right)
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Oh English, you tricky piece of work. Just when we think we’ve got you figured out, you go and break a spelling rule or insist on a bunch of pronuncia...

English words that sound different around the world (2)
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We’re back with another comparison of English words from around the globe. In case you missed our last edition of the megabattle, here’s how it works:...

English words that sound different around the world (1)
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It’s finally here! The most epic megabattle in the English language since the pilgrims settled in the USA has arrived – and it’s a debate of global pr...

UK vs. US: 10 slang words you must use in 2016
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Let’s be real: If you’re learning English, you’re not going to use words like facetious and discombobulated every day. With your new English-speaking ...

10 places to practice English in the UK
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Welcome to the first episode of Tom’s Top 10 – a series of handy little guides to make the world a better place. (One ten-point list at a time.)If you...