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20 articles
Rock ‘n’ roll is still a cornerstone of British culture – here’s why
4 min read 4 min

Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously...

10 British dialects you need to know
5 min read 5 min

If you’re learning English in the UK you might think you’ll come home with a perfect British accent ...

7 things to know about the British royal family
5 min read 5 min

Anyone who has lived in the UK will know that the royal family have a special place in British histo...

9 British place names that people always say wrong
4 min read 4 min

The UK is full of weird place names, and if you’re learning English in the UK and don’t know why Hol...

7 British counties you probably can’t pronounce
3 min read 3 min

If you’ve spent time in the UK, you’ll know that we have a LOT of counties, which are the smaller re...

How posh are you?
3 min read 3 min

When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s...

How to Tea: An introduction to British tea culture
7 min read 7 min

Even though “A day without tea is a day without joy.” is a Chinese proverb, the British sure have pe...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 British expressions to master
3 min read 3 min

Do you know your “Guv’nor” from your “blimey”? How about “reckon” or “bonkers”? Although foreigners ...