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How To Start A Conversation In English: Useful Tips & Phrases

Everyone loves a good chat, but how do we get the ball rolling when starting a conversation in English? We need to go beyond the usual ‘How are you? Fine, thanks!’. In this guide to English small talk, we will give you useful tips, vocabulary and examples to demonstrate how native speakers use conversation starters. Ready for a ‘chinwag’ (chat)? Let’s jump in…

10 Fun Ways To Learn English In London

Whether you are living in London or just visiting as a tourist, London is a fantastic place to improve your English. In this guide, we give you 10 fun ways to practise your English while exploring the city and its vibrant culture. Check out the vocabulary for each activity so you can use it during your time in the capital. Welcome to London!

English for tourism: Essential UK travel phrases with examples

Travelling to the UK is a great way to practise your English. It’s also a lot of fun! In this study guide, we’ll teach you some of the best travel phrases, local expressions and slang to make the most of your trip. Ready? Let’s hit the road!

10 ways to get conversational English practice every day

Ever lost in conversation? You are not alone! Spoken English can be a hard skill to master, especially if you do not have regular opportunities to gain practice. In this study guide, we will give you 10 great ways to practise your conversational English, both face-to-face and online. Ready? Let’s jump right in!

How to speak English well: 50 tips to improve your fluency

Do you want to know how to speak English more fluently? Do you lack confidence with your spoken English? In this comprehensive guide to fluent English we provide 50 tips to help you improve your language skills and speak English better each day by adopting the right approaches and creating a suitable learning environment.

Understanding English conversation: How to speak like a Brit

One of the greatest challenges when learning English is mastering the spoken language. Conversational English presents problems in terms of both understanding and delivery as it can differ greatly from standard “textbook” forms.

Types of British accents in the UK

To speak of the British accent, in most parts of the world, means to speak of an extremely formal type of English known as Received Pronunciation (RP) or “The Queen’s English”.

How to improve your English speaking online

When learning English as a second language many students across the world opt to self study.

British English speaking courses online

If you are looking to improve your spoken fluency in English, then it is worth considering a British English speaking course online.

Skype English conversation classes

Many students are now opting to self study as access to ESL materials via the internet becomes easier and the pace of modern life leaves little time to attend private school classes.

Learning how to speak British English

British English is the official language of the United Kingdom and is sometimes referred to as “classical English”.

Russian mistakes in English: pronunciation 1

If you want to be understood when speaking English, then correct pronunciation is vital. Russians tend to mispronounce English words that are similar to those in their native language and share the same origins.

Relaxed pronunciation in English

Relaxed pronunciation is common throughout the world’s languages and occurs when syllables of common words are mixed (or slurred) together to make their pronunciation easier.

Silent letters in English

Silent letters in English cause difficulties for both native speakers and those learning the language.

10 tips to improve your English speaking skills

Learning to speak English fluently takes time and a good understanding of the language.

English conversation classes online

As a teacher, I have met hundreds of students who all seem to be saying the same thing: “I understand grammar well, can read and write...my listening is ok...but I can’t speak English!”