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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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October newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, November is one of the most inspiring months of the year. The leaves are changing...
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Twelve English Idioms Everybody Should Know
Unlock the charm of the English language with insights from our talented Advanced Class students. They take you on a journey through the...

UKCE Students
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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Writing a formal email at work
Email is normally a pretty informal way of communicating these days, but there are often times when you have to write a formal email....

Tom Morss
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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The 5 best TV shows for learning English
Ready to watch some TV in English? This can be a great activity to help you unwind but you’ll still learn something, even if it’s just a...

Tom Morss
Oct 9, 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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September newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, October has arrived and with that comes Autumn. Soon the supermarket shelves will...

UKCE
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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10 idioms or phrases to express happiness
“I’m happy”. It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? There are plenty of other ways to express happiness in English. I’ll list the more...

Tom Morss
Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Speak vs Talk
These two words are often confused by learners of English, and I can see why: the meanings are similar. Sometimes, natives use speak and...

Tom Morss
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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The 10 best day trips from London
London is an amazing city, with loads of things to do and see, but there are some great places visit either by car or by train. Here’s a...

Tom Morss
Sep 11, 20235 min read
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Interesting facts about the UK
This month the Intermediate class have written about some interesting facts they have learned about the UK. Read on to learn about some...
support19409
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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London’s Best Markets
There are loads of markets in London, as every area has its own, and there’s a huge variety too. Local street markets often sell...

Tom Morss
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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August newsletter
Our August newsletter

UKCE
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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“May” vs “Might”
This is a bit of a tricky one, as English speakers don’t always agree on the difference between “may” and “might”. For some, there is a...

Tom Morss
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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Seeing a doctor in the UK
When you arrive in any country you intend to stay in for a little while, one of the first things you should do is to register with a...

Tom Morss
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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5 ways to SMASH your IELTS
1. Enrol on an IELTS class. If you haven't already, and you're certain that you want and/or need to do an IELTS exam, i would strongly...

Tom Morss
Aug 7, 20234 min read
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10 things to do in August
Feeling bored? Kids driving you crazy? Don’t worry: we’ve got some interesting ideas for how to keep the family entertained this summer:...

Tom Morss
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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July newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, Another month, another change and August is here — ushering in the end of summer...

UKCE
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Ordering a drink
In this week’s blog I’ll describe what to expect when you order a drink in several different settings, provide some phrases you might...

Tom Morss
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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What the British mean vs what the British say
There’s a table that you might have seen in your lessons which tries to “translate” what British people mean when they say certain...

Tom Morss
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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