Hi everyone! If you’re preparing for your IELTS exam you might be worried about the reading section of the test. The reading part can be...

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...

One of the most common stereotypes about the British (and the English in particular) is that they are very polite. There are many reasons...

The IELTS exam is a real challenge, even for fluent speakers of English. I would recommend that you think carefully about taking the exam...

It took a while, but summer has finally arrived! Why not use the long, bright and (usually) warm evenings to watch a film outside?...

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...

Dear Student,   As the warmth of summer begins to embrace us, we eagerly welcome the season of sun-drenched days and vibrant evenings....

Giving an oral presentation in your own language can be nerve-wracking enough, and I can only imagine what it must be like to present in...

OMG! LOL!! I’m sure you’ve seen, heard and even used one of these extremely common abbreviations, but do you know the difference between...

Imagine you're a recruiter hiring someone for a job in your company. You have 200 applicants for one vacancy, so you're not going to have...

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...

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...

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...

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...