Quiz: What do you know about Brexit?

Europe recently has experienced an event that will stay written in our history for ages – Brexit. After almost 50 years of United Kingdom being a part of European Union, people of the UK voted for the end of this union by leaving the rest of Europe in obscurity of what’s going to happen next. […]Read More

4 Comedies That Portray British Life Perfectly

Whilst many British stereotypes involve the Queen, a lot of tea, and red telephone boxes, the reality couldn’t be much further from this. Although a small group of countries, each region has their own quirks and cultural differences. The following are 4 TV shows that perfectly portray British life in each different country. Gavin & […]Read More

Can you spot the fake English word?

The English language can be interesting to learn… some of the words appear far too similar, and others completely made up. This isn’t always so far from the truth, as writers from Shakespeare to Roald Dahl have contributed their fair share of words to the English dictionary. This can add some confusion to the language […]Read More

The Most Common Welsh Stereotypes Explained

Wales, a country full-to-the-brim with picturesque countrysides, unpronounceable city names, countless herds of sheep, and of course, their very own dish: welsh rarebit (ie. posh cheese on toast). It’s no wonder so many Welsh stereotypes exist… Although Wales may seem like a tiny country to most of you, the contrast in cultures, climates and people […]Read More

Manchester Stereotypes

Manchester aka Rain City. The city is well known for its music scene, iconic stereotypes, rival football teams, and of course, the thick northern accent!   Manchester is home to a variety of music venues and record labels that changed the British music scene forever; Northern Soul, Factory Records, The Hacienda, and the popular Warehouse Project […]Read More

Quiz: Irish Name Pronunciation

To most English speakers, Irish name pronunciation seems completely nonsensical. That’s probably because they’re largely of Gaelic origin. For most Irish people however, they’re a part of everyday life – they can’t be phased by some funny spelling! Test your Irish-ness with this quiz about Irish name pronunciation! If you’re interested in learning more about […]Read More

London Stereotypes

Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner… Ok, so maybe some of these London stereotypes are a bit too closely linked to English stereotypes… but after all, it is the capital of England! Given you enjoyed our other stereotype posts, we thought we’d go a bit more specific and talk about London stereotypes! Enjoy! We apologise […]Read More

Quiz: Weird English Pronunciation

Quiz time! Learning English can be pretty difficult – especially when it comes to the pronunciation. Figuring out how to pronounce British towns and counties in particular can be pretty tough, so tough that British people can even struggle with it sometimes! It’s time to put you to the weird English pronunciation test! Take your […]Read More

Quiz: British Slang Words

Are you fluent in British Slang? Learning a new language is hard enough with all the grammar, idioms and accents – but if you want to become truly fluent, you might want to learn some local slang. These can be useful in everyday conversation… but maybe don’t use these phrases in a job interview! Try […]Read More

Quiz: English Stereotypes

People have some very clear ideas about English stereotypes… As part of our stereotype series, we’re putting you to the test about the English. In this quiz we have mentioned the most common stereotypes and your task is to choose which of them is most associated with English people! Ready? Then let’s get started! So […]Read More