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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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 28, 20211 min
Halloween in the U.K.
At this most spooky time of year, what do people in the U.K. like to do? Read on to find out. 1. Decorate their houses People will...
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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
Sep 15, 20211 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, 20213 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, 20213 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
Jul 10, 20213 min
Why Present Perfect is the Most Useful Tense!
What is one thing that everyone has? A past. What is one thing people love taking about? Experiences! We have all been to places, seen...
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IQGlobal
Jul 9, 20213 min
Five Top Tips For Describing Nouns.
When we are learning a language, we learn about nouns and adjectives before anything else. Usually, we learn to name and describe...
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IQGlobal
May 10, 20214 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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IQGlobal
May 3, 20213 min
This or That? A quick guide to talking about objects and events.
How many ways can we use the words 'this' and 'that'? Find out some of the common uses of 'this' and 'that' in English.
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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 19, 20213 min
What are the Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study in a different country? Have you ever wanted to study in a different country, but...
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IQGlobal
Apr 14, 20213 min
What is the most dangerous creature in British folklore?
You may know that Wales is famous for its red dragon, but did you know that the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn? The British...
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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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IQGlobal
Apr 8, 20213 min
Why is Shrove Tuesday also called 'Pancake Day'?
In this blog, we are going to look at an annual festival that takes place in the UK, its origins and how the meaning has changed over...
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IQGlobal
Apr 1, 20213 min
What are the best countries for vegan and vegetarian travel?
To answer this question, below we present you with 5 Fun Veggie Facts. 1. Currently, 14% of British people are vegetarian or vegan. 2. We...
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IQGlobal
Mar 25, 20213 min
Why do the British call a line a 'queue'?
Americans call it a line and Brits call it a queue. The word queue is French and comes from the Latin word cauda which means tail....
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IQGlobal
Mar 18, 20213 min
How long is the average lunchbreak in the UK?
Fun fact: even though most people officially have a 30-minute lunch break, it is common in British work culture to take a shorter break....
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IQGlobal
Mar 11, 20213 min
What do the British eat for lunch?
It's a fact that sandwiches are Britain's favourite lunchtime food! Five thing's you probably didn't know about sandwiches: 1. The...
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