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Phonetic alphabet - examples of sounds

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system where each symbol is associated with a particular English sound. By using IPA you can know exactly how to pronounce a certain word in English. This helps in improving English pronunciation and feeling more confident speaking in English, whether you learn English on you own or with a specialist teacher in an individual English Accent Training class.

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The history of Fish n Chips

The history of Fish n Chips

From where is comes from? When did start? Why is it so delicious? Discover the history of Fish n Chips here

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Valentine's Day vocabulary

Valentine's Day vocabulary

Learn romantic Valentine's Day words and phrases to help you celebrate the holiday of love. This blog post covers vocabulary to describe your feelings, ask someone out, accept or decline a date, give compliments, and talk about Valentine's traditions. Improve your romantic language skills with this guide to Valentine's Day terms and expressions.

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Burns Night: Haggis, pipes and celebration

Burns Night: Haggis, pipes and celebration

Experience the magic of Burns Night, a celebration steeped in tradition and poetry. Learn about the history, customs, and festivities that make this Scottish event truly unique.

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Participating in decision-making meetings

Participating in decision-making meetings

English is often described as the universal language of business. But that doesn’t mean that the language used in business will be easy to understand. Especially if you are not a native English speaker.

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