Tips for learning English – how I improved my English!
Hi everyone. This is Pierre-Antoine again! As I told you last week, I’m from France and in France, English classes are compulsory when you are young and going to school. My English classes were fun but...
View ArticleSpeaking English – Why do the English always talk about the weather?
Hi everyone! Don’t you think the weather in London is awful at the moment? I mean, it’s nearly June and I’m still wearing my winter jacket and a scarf! When is the sun going to come out? I know what …...
View ArticleBritish Culture – The Queen!
Hello everyone! Let me introduce myself: I am Alice, I am 20 years old and I am the new intern at Bloomsbury International. I am going to work here for the 6 next months, so if you see me in … Continue...
View ArticleBritish Culture – 176 years at Buckingham Palace!
Hi everyone! It’s Pierre-Antoine (again)! Did you watch Wimbledon last weekend? My predictions were… divided. Murray and Djokovic won their semi finals and Murray won the championship (as I said)! With...
View ArticleOne small step for man…
This Saturday will be 44 years since the first man walked on the Moon! When he put his left foot down, Neil Armstrong declared: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Appollo 11...
View Article5 common English idioms and how to use them
An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning which is different from the meanings of each individual word in it. For example, if someone says to you “I’m pulling your leg”, you might think it is strange...
View ArticleImportance of Learning a Second Language
Today’s economy is increasingly globalized, and this means that many of us are interacting across cultures in a way we never did before. In such an economy, the importance of learning a second language...
View ArticleExperiences of Learning English
There are a wide variety of websites that document personal experiences of learning English. These stories can range from the personal – examining ways that learning English has affected a person’s...
View ArticleHow to apologise in English
If you have been to England, I’m sure you have experienced English politeness. In England, people apologise a lot. We say sorry when we do something wrong, when we have upset someone, when we want to...
View ArticleChristmas in London and fun Christmas facts
Hello everyone! Can you believe that Christmas is only a few days away?! This year has really flown by! Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year in London. People of all nationalities and...
View ArticleInteresting facts about Nelson’s Column, an iconic London landmark
If you’ve been to London, I’m sure you’ve been to Trafalgar Square. It is one of my favourite places to go to in London and a must-see for all tourists. At the centre of Trafalgar Square there is a...
View ArticleHow to improve English writing skills
There are many reasons why you might need or want to improve your writing skills in English. Perhaps you need to reply to emails at work in English or take an English language exam, for example, TOEIC...
View ArticleMy work experience in London
Bonjour, comment ça va? (With a British accent) If you are French, you can hear that often from English people! My name is Clement, I’m a French student doing a master degree in a Business School and...
View ArticleBritish culture – Why is football so popular in England?
With the World Cup less than a month away, we are starting to see England flags being sold in shops, attached to cars and hanging from house windows. This is the time when English people are most...
View ArticleEnglish study tips from students
It is very easy for native English people to give tips about learning English but the best people to hear tips from are actual English language students who have experience and are in the same boat as...
View Article15 interesting facts about the English language
English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world so it is not surprising that so many people want to learn how to speak English. In your English classes you no doubt learn interesting...
View Article5 British foods you have to have to eat when you study English in the UK
Everyone knows that England does not have the best reputation for good food. In fact, many students travel to the UK extremely worried about what they are going to eat when they are here. Of course,...
View ArticleHow to be more polite British style
The British way Brits are notorious for being the epitome of politeness, grace, manners and absolute discretion. So how do they do it? There is far too much to cover in only one article but being...
View Article4 Way to Saying “Thanks!” in English
Expressing gratitude and appreciation are amongst the most important functions of the English language. Language and culture go hand in hand so, it would be imprudent on our part to pretend that...
View ArticleHow to Learn English Fast – Do an Internship in London!
How to Learn English Fast with a London Internship Hi Everyone. Want to know how to learn English fast? My name is Pierre-Antoine and I am a new trainee at Bloomsbury International! About me? I am 22...
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