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All the English football terms you need to know
5 min read 5 min

The birthplace of football has brought us the beautiful game itself, but also a whole host of words ...

7 slang words you need to know in 2017
2 min read 2 min

2016 may have been the year of Brexit and describing everything as lit but now we’re in 2017 there’s...

Talk like a true Californian: 10 expressions to master
4 min read 4 min

In order to live the Californian lifestyle, it’s not enough to make sure burritos, avocados and In-N...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about Spain
3 min read 3 min

Spain, the country where football is a religion. The Spanish team is among the best in the world and...

UK vs. US: 10 slang words you must use in 2016
4 min read 4 min

Let’s be real: If you’re learning English, you’re not going to use words like facetious and discombo...

Talk like an American: The essentials
3 min read 3 min

Since living abroad, I’ve learned that there are a few words and phrases that only American English ...

Like a local: 11 bits of London slang you should know
4 min read 4 min

It’s time to delve into the world of Cockney rhyming slang, my old China. There will be no porkies h...

All the football slang you’ll ever need
3 min read 3 min

Football is a national obsession in Britain and it’s full of weird and wonderful phrases. From screa...