Thinking about starting an IELTS course?
The IELTS exam is a real challenge, even for fluent speakers of English. I would recommend that you think carefully about taking the exam...
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Tom Morss
- Aug 18
- 2 min
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?...
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Tom Morss
- Aug 5
- 3 min
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...
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UKCE
- Jun 4
- 2 min
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....
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Tom Morss
- Apr 23
- 3 min
How to make a killer presentation in English
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...
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Tom Morss
- Apr 11
- 4 min
20 useful abbreviations
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...
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Tom Morss
- Apr 8
- 3 min
7 things you must do when writing your CV in English
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...
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Tom Morss
- Apr 3
- 3 min
5 top tips for IELTS Writing Task 1
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...
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UKCE Students
- Apr 3
- 4 min
Your 2024 Horoscope
Written by the students of Shaylyn’s Upper Intermediate class: Andres, Malvina, Alejandro, Domi, Elizabeth, Jumana, Annie, Gleb, Ana and...
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Tom Morss
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Tips to ace your English test for Citizenship
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...
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Tom Morss
- Mar 14
- 2 min
5 top tips for IELTS writing task 2
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...
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Tom Morss
- Mar 4
- 4 min
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...
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Tom Morss
- Feb 22
- 2 min
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...
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Tom Morss
- Feb 12
- 3 min
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...
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UKCE
- Jan 30
- 2 min
January newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change....
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Tom Morss
- Jan 22
- 2 min
How to become a British Citizen
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...
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Tom Morss
- Jan 15
- 2 min
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...
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UKCE
- Jan 2
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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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