Things you didn’t know about British cyclists
It's an appropriate day to practise your English reading skills with a post on cycling on the day that the Tour de france visits London. But these things you didn't…
Fun Friday – English Vocabulary Special
Learning English without really trying is what #funfriday is all about. We find some of the most entertaining and short, funny videos on the internet. You just watch, enjoy and…
New English Word – YUMMIES
New word in English for 2014 There is a super-new, hip new English word that is being talked about right now all over the internet and in newspapers in the…
Easy English – Fun Friday #2: Videos and cartoons
Fun Friday is all about easy English.... learning and studying without it feeling like hard work. Just by spending a few minutes of your time here today, you will improve…
Basic English Vocabulary VIDEO – Knife, fork, spoon etc
Let's start 2014 with some Basic English Vocabulary lessons. Â Here is a short video to help you learn some essential words that come in very useful... if you want…
R&R 40: Listen to English – Christmas in the UK
The 'Real and Relevant' podcasts help you listen to English in a completely real and natural way. You can hear two mother-tongue speakers (and also English teachers) discussing everyday subjects…
Learn English Vocabulary and REMEMBER it!
  You need to learn English vocabulary (and lots of it) if you want to get better at speaking, writing, reading and understanding the language.   This method…
Baby Vocabulary: Kate’s baby King
With the future heir to the throne being born, there is lots of newborn baby vocabulary being used in the media right now. Newborn Baby vocabulary admitted to hospital going…
Sporting Cliches: Andy Murray lets it all sink in
We watch sport to see moments of amazing athletic achievement, emotions and drama. But when people speak about sport they tend to use a lot of English cliches. A cliche…
Angelina Jolie double mastectomy
This shocking news will be published in every newspaper and on every news bulletin around the world over the next 24 hours. This is an opportunity for language learning, as…