Royal Idioms
With the jubilee still fresh in people's minds, the royal family are a hot topic of conversation and there are plenty of idioms in the...
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May 8, 20222 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 24, 20222 min
Alliteration - What is it for?
Alliteration is the repetition of a sound to make a piece of writing or a speech more catchy and memorable. To be more precise it is the...
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IQGlobal
Apr 17, 20222 min
Similes in everyday use in the U.K.
Similes are a tool used in the English language to emphasise or embellish a description. They normally contain the words 'like' or 'as...
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IQGlobal
Apr 10, 20222 min
Why do the U.K. celebrate the May Day bank holiday?
The U.K. has 8 standard bank holidays a year. This consists of New Year's Eve, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Whit Monday, Summer...
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IQGlobal
Apr 3, 20222 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, 20222 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
Jan 27, 20221 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, 20221 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 21, 20212 min
Winter in the U.K.
Do you like Winter or Summer? Many people say that Summer is their favourite time because of the sunny days. However, Winter also has...
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IQGlobal
Dec 12, 20212 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
Oct 19, 20211 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 12, 20213 min
What is Guy Fawkes Night?
Also known as Bonfire Night, this is an annual evening where people gather to set off fireworks and bonfires throughout the country. This...
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IQGlobal
Oct 5, 20212 min
Halloween Parties
With Halloween just around the corner, we look at the top 5 types of parties to celebrate Halloween. 🎃 1. Murder mysteries Murder...
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IQGlobal
Sep 25, 20211 min
Graduation Season
As well as being the start of the new academic year, this is also the time that last year’s cohort graduates. Let’s look at how people...
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IQGlobal
Jun 8, 20214 min
What CEFR Levels are Covered at IQ Global?
The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) ranges from A1-C2 and at IQ Global we cover A1-C1 levels across a range of courses and...
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IQGlobal
Jun 1, 20214 min
Five reasons you should be learning English!
Have you ever wondered what the benefits are of learning English? English is one of the most used languages in the world. But do you know...
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IQGlobal
Apr 29, 20213 min
How can I introduce myself in a business interview?
Imagine this: You've applied for your dream job and received that amazing phone call to say you have been invited for an interview. Or...
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IQGlobal
Apr 12, 20213 min
What are important holidays and celebrations in the UK?
In the previous blog, we discovered what Shrove Tuesday was and how this special day became the modern celebration called 'Pancake Day.'...
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