The Jubilee
The jubilee celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year as the monarch of the U.K.. A 70th anniversary is known as a platinum anniversary....
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- May 28, 2022
- 1 min
Top 5 summer drinks in the U.K.
The Brit’s love to accompany summer activities with an alcoholic beverage, but what drinks are most popular? 1. Gin and tonic The G and T...
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IQGlobal
- May 22, 2022
- 2 min
Festival Season in the U.K.
Festivals are one of the most popular summer activities in the U.K.. The majority are based around music, but there are also food, art,...
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IQGlobal
- May 15, 2022
- 2 min
Why do people celebrate the Summer Solstice and what is it?
The summer and winter solstice occur when the earth reaches it's maximum tilt on it's axis, and create both the longest and shortest day...
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IQGlobal
- May 8, 2022
- 2 min
Summer in the U.K.
Summer in the U.K. is a great time full of barbecues and festivals. This blog will take a look at what people in the U.K. do during summer.
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IQGlobal
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
U.K. Dialects
One of the hardest parts of understanding native English speakers is the variety of accents that you will hear, depending on the country...
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IQGlobal
- Mar 17, 2022
- 2 min
Favourite Pets in the U.K.
People in the U.K. love animals, and most households have a pet, but which is the most popular? Here is our countdown to Britain's...
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IQGlobal
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
Red Nose Day
Comic Relief is a charity that raises money for projects in the U.K. and internationally. Every March, the charity holds a special day...
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IQGlobal
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated on the third Sunday of March in the U.K., which differs from other countries like America....
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IQGlobal
- Jan 27, 2022
- 1 min
Chinese New Year in the U.K.
Chinese New Year is not a big celebration throughout the U.K., but it is growing in popularity and is popular in areas with a large...
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IQGlobal
- Jan 27, 2022
- 1 min
Spring in the U.K.
Spring in the U.K. officially starts on March 20th. It is the time of year where everything starts springing into life. The weather...
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IQGlobal
- Dec 28, 2021
- 3 min
What do giants eat? (and other fun facts)
If you have heard myths about giants, or seen them in any movies, you might believe that all giants eat humans. Well, in some stories...
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IQGlobal
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
What is British pub culture?
When many think of “British culture” something that often comes to mind would be pubs. Pub culture is a major part of British life and...
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IQGlobal
- Dec 12, 2021
- 2 min
Valentine’s Day
St Valentine‘s day started as remembrance of the patron saint, St Valentine, from the 3rd century. However, from the Middle Ages, the day...
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IQGlobal
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
Pancake Day
Pancake Day stems from the Christian calendar and Shrove Tuesday, but is now celebrated by many people across the U.K. Shrove Tuesday is...
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IQGlobal
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Christmas Countdown!
Christmas may not be until late December, but preparations start much earlier! From September onwards, shops stock festive items, such as...
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IQGlobal
- Oct 26, 2021
- 0 min
The 7 most popular British board games
Some people love board games, others loathe them, but it is safe to say that they can bring hours of entertainment and even assist with...
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IQGlobal
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Remembrance Sunday
Throughout the commonwealth countries, people mark the 11th of November as the anniversary of the First World War ending. In the U.K.,...
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IQGlobal
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
How to attract Fae to your garden (and brownies to your home).
In the UK, even today, people have a lot of interest in magical beings like pixies, faeries, and brownies. The collective phrase for...
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