Our Advanced class students at UKCE have explored various tech-driven methods, from apps to podcasts, to enhance their language skills.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This famous celebration takes place on the evening (een) 31st of October, the day before All Hallows Day (All Saint’s Day), a Christian...

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...

This month the Intermediate class have written about some interesting facts they have learned about the UK. Read on to learn about some...

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...

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...

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...

Feeling bored? Kids driving you crazy? Don’t worry: we’ve got some interesting ideas for how to keep the family entertained this summer:...

A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, Another month, another change and August is here — ushering in the end of summer...

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...

There’s a table that you might have seen in your lessons which tries to “translate” what British people mean when they say certain...

Do these little conversations sound familiar? A. How are you feeling today? B. I’m feeling good, thanks. A. How’s the food? B. Really...