How to learn English – small tips from Jonny
Hi everyone!! It’s me again and another week has flown past! A warm welcome to all our new students and I hope that you have had a good week here at Bloomsbury International. Remember to buy yourself a...
View ArticleHow do I choose the right exam class?
Hi everyone, I hope everyone has had a good week – did any of you of try some pancakes? Well this week I saw my first daffodil in the garden and today was the hottest day of the year so … Continue...
View ArticleBritish Culture – St George’s Day!
Hi everyone! The last week has been quite an important week in England. Did you see the London marathon on Sunday? It was such an exciting day and so much fun to watch. There were many professional...
View ArticleBritish Culture – How to celebrate May Day!
Hi everyone! This weekend in Britain is a ‘long weekend’ which means that Monday is a bank holiday and most businesses and schools are closed. Every year, the first Monday in May is a bank holiday and...
View ArticleHow to improve English fast – do an internship in London!
Hi everyone! My name is Pierre-Antoine and I am a new trainee at Bloomsbury International! About me? I am 22 years old, I am a French student in a Business School in Paris, and I’m so happy to join the...
View ArticleTips 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 ArticleLearning English in London!
Hi everyone! This week, Paola from Colombia tells us about her experiences in London and how she learnt English. Tell me about yourself… My name is Paola, I am 18 years old and I come from Colombia. I...
View ArticleEnglish tip – how to remember the difference between for and since
Hi everyone! I’m sure you’ve all heard about the biggest event taking place in London this week – it is, of course, Wimbledon! Whether you like tennis or not, it’s impossible to ignore this incredible...
View ArticleWhich English exam should I take?
With so many English tests to choose from, how do you know which is the best test for you to take? Firstly, you need to think about why you are taking an English language test: 1. For a school, college...
View ArticleOnline Language Learning – Learn English Online
Online language learning has provided a new, exciting method of learning a foreign language. Prior to the Internet age, foreign languages could be learned by either taking a specific class to learn the...
View ArticleBritish English and American English
If you are planning a trip to America but you’ve been studying British English (or vice versa), you could have a few problems on your trip. For example, imagine one day that you really fancy eating...
View ArticleThe London Underground (the Tube)
If you’ve been to London, I’m sure you have travelled on the London Underground. The Underground is also nicknamed ‘the Tube’ because of the shape of the tunnels that the trains go through. Many...
View ArticleExam skills – how to overcome a mental block in your English language exam
Hi everyone! I had some trouble this week thinking of something useful to write for the blog. I’m sure you know the feeling – sitting in front of a blank piece of paper (or a blank Word document) and...
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 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 ArticleHow to Make Friends in London
Learn how to make friends in London London is not always an easy place to make new friends. Londoners are not known for being particularly friendly (it’s one of the only cities where people actively...
View ArticleHow to Speak Like the Queen (Received Pronunciation/Posh Accent)
The Queen’s English (also known as Received Pronunciation or ‘posh’) is a well-known English accent spoken by the royal family and other members of the upper classes in the UK. It is an accent which...
View Article15 Interesting Facts About London and England that You’ve Never Heard
15 Interesting Facts About London & England We all know that England is an interesting country with an impressive history and I’m sure you’ve heard many interesting facts about London and the UK....
View ArticleEnglish Study Tips from Teachers
English study tips you should know Are you learning English at the moment? Need to know some English study tips. Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to improve certain skills, for example reading...
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