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

Tom Morss
Oct 7, 20243 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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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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On, in or at? Learn to use prepositions properly.
Prepositions. These little guys can be very confusing. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn prepositions is to associate them with a...

Tom Morss
Nov 14, 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...
support19409
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 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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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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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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Study skills: using an online thesaurus to find synonyms
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...

Tom Morss
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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OET Speaking
The OET speaking exam is specifically tailored to your individual healthcare field so the two role plays you receive could cover any...
support19409
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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July 2023 - What to do in London this month
Looking for something to do after your language class has finished for the day? Something for the weekend?

Tom Morss
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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International Cream Tea Day
On the Last Friday in June, International Cream Tea Day is celebrated. Wilkin and Sons Tiptree Jam and Rodda’s Clotted Cream have been...

Tom Morss
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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June newsletter
A word from Head of Business Development Dear Student, It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold...

UKCE
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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London Underground
This week, the students from Joanna's Intermediate class have taken over our blog to share fascinating facts about the London Underground

UKCE Students
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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