21 Slang Words You Need To Know in London
Slang is very informal language that tends to be used in speaking rather than writing. A recent survey of SGI students found that a staggering 91% of respondents have been…
English stereotypes Listen to English podcast
Here is another Listen to English podcast with native English speakers from London. In this episode, teachers Melissa and Bren talk about the typical characteristics associated with the English and…
Pub Quiz: English Pronunciation
The SGI Social Programme is probably the best way to learn English (when you are not in class) because you can chat in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends, but you also…
Understand Business English like a native (part 2)
To understand Business English, you need to have good language skills first and foremost. However, language is always heavily connected with the culture it comes from. For example, in China…
Speak Business English like a Brit – do you really understand?
When you are in a Business English situation, sometimes people don't say exactly what they mean. Unfortunately, even when you speak very good English, a British native speaker might give…
Speak English like a native speaker watching the World Cup
Lots of big teams have already flown home from the World Cup (Spain, Italy, Uruguay, Portugal, Ghana and England... is England a big team???). However, the football matches are still…
How to speak English 2014 World Cup
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that everyone around the planet is watching the football world cup right now. Unfortunately, England have already been knocked out…
English mistake by a native speaker – can you spot it?
Students often ask me, "Do native speakers make mistakes in English?" and my answer always is "Yes". When speaking, people can change their mind about something during the middle of…
Valentine’s Day facts and history with free audio of native English speaker
If you were wondering about the history of Valentine's Day, listen to the audio or read everything you need to know about the origins of Valentine's Day and some fun…
R&R 39: Men vs Women – Real English debate
Two native English speakers talking in a completely natural way. That is what our 'Real and Relevant' podcasts are all about an English textbook. Listen and... - improve your English…
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