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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...
IQGlobal
May 28, 20221 min read
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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,...
IQGlobal
May 22, 20222 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Apr 10, 20222 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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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....
IQGlobal
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Dec 12, 20212 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Dec 7, 20213 min read
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The Christmas Countdown!
Christmas may not be until late December, but preparations start much earlier! From September onwards, shops stock festive items, such as...
IQGlobal
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Oct 26, 20210 min read
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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.,...
IQGlobal
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Oct 19, 20213 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Oct 12, 20213 min read
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Halloween Parties
With Halloween just around the corner, we look at the top 5 types of parties to celebrate Halloween. 🎃 1. Murder mysteries Murder...
IQGlobal
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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