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5 easy plays and musicals for English language learners
Sick of sitting there with your nose in a coursebook? Fancy a night on the town ? Why not head out to one of London’s many theatres and...

Tom Morss
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Outdoor Cinemas in London
It took a while, but summer has finally arrived! Why not use the long, bright and (usually) warm evenings to watch a film outside?...

Tom Morss
Aug 18, 20243 min read
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The best food markets in London this summer
If you’ve been living in London for a while, you will have found your local supermarket for your weekly shop. Don’t forget, though, that...

Tom Morss
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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July newsletter
We hope you're having a fantastic summer and soaking up the sunshine. As we dive into August, we have some exciting updates and fun...

UKCE
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Dos and Don’ts in London from our IELTS class
Studying or living abroad is always an exciting and enriching experience, but every city or country has different norms and rules to...

UKCE Students
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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June Newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Students, Hello and welcome to our July edition of the UKCE Newsletter! As the warmth of...

UKCE
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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May newsletter
Dear Student,  As the warmth of summer begins to embrace us, we eagerly welcome the season of sun-drenched days and vibrant evenings....

UKCE
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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London’s Top 10 Secret Places
The Easter holiday is almost over, and while some parents will be heaving a sigh of relief, the warmer Spring weather means you can start...

Tom Morss
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Proving your English ability for the British citizenship test
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...

Tom Morss
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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The Benefits of a 4-day working week
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...

Tom Morss
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Social Activities - Have fun and learn English
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...

Tom Morss
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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The Benefits of Learning English
In this blog entry, Advanced class students share their thoughts on how mastering English extends beyond mere communication, opening...

UKCE Students
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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The benefits of studying English part-time, and a great offer!
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...

Tom Morss
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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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...

UKCE
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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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...

Tom Morss
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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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...

Tom Morss
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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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...

Tom Morss
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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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...

Tom Morss
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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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...

Tom Morss
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Can vs Could
Another two easily confused words this week. Fortunately, the difference between these two is fairly straightforward though the...

Tom Morss
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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