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One of the best Free things to do in Brighton is visit the Pavilion

Free Things to Do in Brighton – 10 of the Best

With an incredible range of bars, restaurants and cultural activities to do, it’s not surprising Brighton is known as ‘London by the Sea.’ Just ...

Culture

Christmas Markets

The Best Christmas Markets in the UK

At BSC, we are lucky enough to share our Colleges locations with some of the best Christmas Markets in the UK! The perfect place ...

Language

The Kings Speech is one of the best movies for learning English

10 of the Best Movies for Learning English

When you’re learning English, watching TV shows and reading books can be a huge help – but another great way to learn is by ...

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A bat and a bat - English Homonyms

English Homonyms: Words with Different Meanings

We love teaching English at BSC – it’s our passion. But while English is a fun language to learn, one thing that can confuse ...

Language

Bang is a good example. We explore the definition of Onomatopoeia with examples in English.

Definition of Onomatopoeia with examples in English

Have you noticed that sometimes a word sounds like the noise it describes? These are called “onomatopoeias”. Onomatopoeias are fun and easy to use. ...

Culture

The British Royal Family is one of the things you think of when you talk about the UK

British Royal Family – What Do They Do?

Why does the UK still have a Monarchy, how much power does the King actually have? These are great questions if you are visiting ...

Culture

Burns Night Traditions – Why Does Scotland Celebrate?

January 25th every year in Scotland is ‘Burns Night’. This is the birthday of Robert Burns, the country’s national poet who was born in ...

ELT

Vocabulary for weather - English tips

English Vocabulary for Weather

If you are studying English in the UK or are just visiting, you will have discovered that British people love to talk about the ...

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Mental Health Vocabulary can help you have conversations

English Mental Health Vocabulary – A Guide

Learning English mental health vocabulary can help you understand important conversations, books, and news on the topic of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. If ...

Language

British English vs American English - Beyonce and Harry Styles

British English vs American English – What is the difference?

The English language has a global reach, mostly thanks to two main varieties: American English and British English. Let's look at some of their ...

Culture

Wensleydale is a popular British Cheese

British Cheese – Which is best? Top 5 cheeses from the UK

British cheese is known as some of the finest in Europe. Whether you like mild or strong cheeses, there will be something for you ...

Culture

UK Food Vocabulary – What Do Common Phrases Mean?

There are lots of online articles about the quality of British food, naming ‘must-try’ dishes like fish and chips or roast dinners. But what ...

Language

Two people enjoying English tongue twisters in a cafe

English Tongue Twisters to Improve Pronunciation

Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and fluency with these tricky tongue twisters!

Culture

British people having a conversation

British People – 7 things you need to know

If you want to study in the UK, or simply visiting, it’s important to understand the culture and social etiquette of British people. Our expert ...

Culture

Traditional Scottish Food like Haggis and Shortbread

Traditional Scottish Food You Should Try

If you’re travelling to Scotland for the first time, you might not know much about the country’s food culture (aside from the famous haggis, ...

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