Joe Thorpe3 days ago2 minFun animal group names in English Part 1English can be a strangely creative language, and a great example is how we refer to different groups of animals. These names often have...
Joe ThorpeApr 52 minFood idioms to spice up your English speaking part 1English native speakers love to use phrasal verbs and idioms, but it can be a real challenge for English learners to understand. Today...
Joe ThorpeMar 252 minOnline education at every level of the journeyIt comes as no surprise to those of us already working in education, and especially in the English teaching field, that online teaching...
james bondMar 82 minEnglish Home and House IdiomsUnderstanding native-English speakers can be hard for language learners, especially if the English is fast, social and involves lots of...
Joe ThorpeFeb 253 minFriendship and relationship phrasal verbs in EnglishPhrasal verbs, those expressions that take a verb and a preposition and create something completely new, are a fundamental part of a...
Joe ThorpeFeb 182 minCommon Misconceptions about the UK Part 2We love the queen, London is great, and it does rain a lot, but that’s not the end of the story! The UK is full of stereotypes, but which...
Joe ThorpeFeb 93 minSee the world - English idioms for travelAs the effects and consequences of COVID-19 seem to be close to going away, myself and a lot of people are starting to think about travel...
Joe ThorpeFeb 62 minPhrasal verbs about foodPhrasal verbs, those expressions that take a verb and a preposition and create something completely new, are a fundamental part of a...
Joe ThorpeJan 273 minCommon Misconceptions about the UK Part 1Some common misconceptions about British culture.
Joe ThorpeJan 213 minNew Year’s Resolution phrasal verbs for 2022While we shouldn’t wait for the 1st of January to decide to make important changes in our lives, it’s never a bad idea to pause, reflect...
Joe ThorpeNov 23, 20213 minUSA vs UK – Are we the same - Part 2In the first part here, we talked about guns (almost 400 million of them in a country with 330 million people), the language we share and...
Joe ThorpeNov 9, 20213 minThe USA vs the UK part 1When it comes to English-speaking countries, a lot of people think that Americans and Brits are all the same. We have different accents,...
Joe ThorpeNov 2, 20213 minEducation then and now – what’s changed in the last 50 years?Changes in education over the last 50 years. Learn more with RKA Valencia. English classes in Valencia.
Joe ThorpeOct 26, 20213 minThe language mix that makes up modern EnglishHow modern English came from Latin, Viking and Norman influences.
Joe ThorpeOct 21, 20213 minThe Norman Conquest of England in 1066This week we thought it might be fun to include a bit of a history lesson, so that our keen readers can learn some English, as well as...
Joe ThorpeOct 7, 20213 minEnglish Sport Idioms Part 2Being able to speak and understand English can give you a real advantage in the business world. Whether it’s with international clients,...
Joe ThorpeSep 28, 20213 minPowerful business quotes part 1Check out some great business quotes, and learn more about how these can help you in English, and in your own life.
james bondSep 21, 20212 minMulticultural UK – what does the ‘melting pot’ mean?One of the best and most unique things about living in the UK is the variety in everything. Whether you want to eat different foods from...
Joe ThorpeSep 6, 20212 min'Banter' – Sarcasm and mean fun in the UKThe British sense of humour might be one of the hardest things to get used to if you move to the UK, to work, study or just travel....
james bondAug 31, 20213 minBusiness English Idioms Part 2The English-speaking business world has come up with all types of interesting idioms and unique phrases to speed communication up and...