Here’s a handy trick for those of you learning Spanish. If you’re finding it puzzling writing those Spanish accents, upside down question and exclamation marks – such as á, é, í, ó, ú, ü, ñ, ¿, and ¡ – we …
Blue Monday: the third Monday in January, the saddest day of the year. January is the month when we’re likely to return to earth with a bump. December’s festivities seem a long time ago, the lights have come down, the …
It’s that holiday time of year. Not for going on one perhaps, but certainly for booking one. More Britons than ever holidayed abroad in the 12 months to late July 2019, according to ABTA’s latest Holiday Habits Report. More than …
The Gift of Language Our children are growing up in a very different society. One where the largest retailer doesn’t own its stock (Amazon), a global taxi company doesn’t own its vehicles (Uber), and the most popular hotel chain doesn’t …
Mandarin Chinese might not be your first thought when choosing to learn a new language but it should be. It is the most widely-spoken language in the world. China’s meteoric rise as a world superpower, its fascinating cultural heritage and …
Where Is Bonfire Night Celebrated? Remember, remember, the 5th of November… well it’s just about over for another year so maybe it’s a good time to reflect on this question. Surprisingly, it’s not just in the UK. The Gunpowder Plot …
‘Why does language change?’ is a question I’m often asked when I’m teaching Business English. A better question would be ‘How often does our language change?’. The answer is daily. Language – and punctuation and pronunciation – changes constantly. We …
Why learn the Russian language? It’s probably not the first that springs to mind when you’re thinking of learning a new language. But, there are some very good reasons why you should consider it. For a start, here’s some astonishing …
In my last blog I looked at the importance of Portuguese, one of the most spoken languages in the world. Now I can introduce you to Ana Botas, our accomplished Portuguese language teacher. She was kind enough to spare some …
Fly London – an iconic UK shoe brand right? Erm, no. This may surprise you, but Fly London is owned by Fortunato O. Frederico & Ca Lda with head office and production in Portugal. Portuguese shoes really do walk around …