20 Day English – Day 18: More English slang quiz
Slang is the informal language that native speakers use when speaking in an informal setting. The words and phrases are deeply related to parts of British culture that someone learning…
20 Day English – Day 13: MORE advanced English words to learn
In yesterday's 20 Day English Challenge, we tested you on advanced (but commonly used) vocabulary. Today we look at some more advanced level words that you should put in your vocabulary…
20 Day English – Day 12: Test your Advanced English Vocabulary
Increasing your vocabulary knowledge and being able to use your new words in the correct context is the sign of a fantastic language learner. It's easy when you have reached…
English vocabulary: Word of 2014 – VAPE
For all of you English students out there that love learning the latest vocabulary, the Word of the year for 2014 according to The Oxford Dictionary is the verb 'to vape'.…
Word of the day: Amazeballs
Word of the Day Amazeballs (adjective)(Slang) - better than amazing / an expression of enthusiastic approval Example: OMG, have you seen Rhianna's new video? It's amazeballs, innit? NOTE: If you…
Word of the Day: Mobot – The move taking over the world
We have been regularly looking at a popular word used by the British media throughout the Olympics. In the final 'Word of the Day' blog we are highlighting a new…
Overwhelmed – Word of the day 8
In a short article, you can see how a word about the Olympics is being used in the British media. Any new vocabulary/phrases that may be difficult for you are…
Crying Olympians: Olympic Pod 8
Increase your English vocabulary and work on your listening skills by listening to our short discussion about the London Olympics. Today, English student Zsuzsanna turns the tables and asks Bren…
Female Olympians: Olympic Podcast 7
Increase your English vocabulary and work on your listening skills by listening to our short discussion about the London Olympics. These Olympic podcasts are shorter versions of The Natural Conversation:…
Lightning – Word of the Day 7
Every day we are looking at a word that is being used in the media about the London Olympics. You can see a translation, example sentence and definition. Then read…