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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- 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 7, 2021
- 3 min
7 ways to boost your English language skills
It is now a basic requirement for most employers that a new employee also speaks English if you want to work in many jobs today. It...
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IQGlobal
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
New Year’s Eve in the U.K.
New Year’s Eve is a big celebration in the U.K. where people reminisce about the year that is ending and look forward to the year ahead....
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IQGlobal
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
The 5 best things about a UK Christmas
Christmas is a Christian festival, but many people who are not religious still celebrate and enjoy this time to see family and give...
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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
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
Christmas Alphabet
Do you know your Christmas vocabulary? Don't worry! Here is our A-Z of Christmas words. A is for advent calendar; full of chocolate...
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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
- 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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IQGlobal
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 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
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 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
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
The best 5 things about autumn in the U.K.
Autumn is a great time of year and there are many reasons why people love it. Here are our top five reasons that people love autumn in...
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IQGlobal
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
What are the top 5 creatures in British Mythology?
In the last blog, we discovered some beasts and beings in part one of the Top Ten Creatures in British Mythology. In this follow-up blog,...
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IQGlobal
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Which Tense is Best for Describing Habits?
All tenses are useful in different ways but the present tenses are very useful for describing habits! In fact, both present simple and...
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IQGlobal
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 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, 2021
- 4 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
- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Four Types of Determiner That Will Improve Your English!
What does it mean to be ‘good at’ English? Usually, it means knowing enough vocabulary and how to use it (grammar) to make yourself...
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