One of the most common problems for someone learning English is the correct pronunciation of words. Who hasn’t struggled with making sounds like th with their tongue between their teeth? And what about those words ...
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A visit to San Francisco: Film, Novel and Song
San Francisco, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is an eclectic and fascinating city. With its hills near the seas, its ethnic neighbourhoods, and its lively markets, it is one of the most popular ...
Read More »What’s the origin of the North American accent?
One of the most interesting questions that must be answered when speaking about the English language is why British and American English are so different in both lexicon and in accent. Many believe, and rightly ...
Read More »Possessive Pronouns in English
In grammar, pronouns are, as the term suggests, those words which replace the noun. They are used when we do not want to repeat the name of someone mentioned previously, or when the subject who ...
Read More »English Words in the International Lexicon
Everyone speaks English! Or, to put it better, English is the language of international communication in any field, be it commerce, politics, art, or entertainment. It has penetrated into the lexicon of many languages from ...
Read More »14 idioms from the English-speaking world
Knowing their language is an important way to get closer to the culture of a people. In fact, languages are the medium for the thoughts, values, and habits of the people who speak them. For ...
Read More »How to Complain in English About the Service in a Restaurant
One of the fundamental aspects of each culture is, without a doubt, the food. When travelling abroad, it is important to visit typical restaurants to get to know the place’s cuisine as well as to ...
Read More »Diphthongs in English
One of the most difficult parts of learning English is definitely the pronunciation, especially for those learning English as a second language. This is partly because many school programs are very focused on grammar and ...
Read More »How to Greet in English-Speaking Countries
Greetings are a fundamental aspect of each culture and a sign of good education, kindness, and openness towards others. Every country has its own way of greeting. In Spanish-speaking countries, handshakes are used when meeting ...
Read More »How to Be a Perfect Londoner
Have you been living in the British capital for a few months or would you like to move to London to learn English? In either case, you should know that London is not only a ...
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