Milk or lemon? Leaves or bags? Here is a list of rules to set the perfect tea, a ritual, which many consider to be more social than culinary in nature.
Some might think that inviting a friend or two over for tea might require less effort than a dinner invitation, but in Great Britain this is not always the case. There are a series of ironclad rules that surround this ritual, which many consider to be more social than culinary in nature.
Here are some of the main differences in vocabulary between British and American English. Bear in mind that there can be differences in the choice of specific terms depending on dialect and region within both the USA and the UK.
British English =American English
Lorry = Truck
Barrister=Attorney
To hang:
1. Suspend from a fixed point
2. Execute by handing
3. Adorn, decorate/adorner
In 1939, on the eve of World War Two, The Ministry of Information produced public reassurance posters in uniform design for the purpose of steadying the nerves of the general public and boosting morale at a time of war.
Now you can choose when and how to learn: anytime, anywhere, 30 seconds or 30 minutes, at home or on the go. Explore the following apps to find out more.
The Phrasal Verbs Machine
Phrasal verbs are complicated for non-native English speakers to learn and use. In this application we can find animate illustrations of 100 phrasal verbs set in the circus world of our main character and his friends.
We hope you find it useful!
There are plenty of things to do around Madrid on weekends. Here’s an option to enjoy free movies. Enjoy a selection of interesting films.
Some useful exercises to practice your Use of English and prepare for your FCE exam.
Looking for a new way to improve your English? Download and listen to many Podcasts in English so you can practice your skills whenever you want.
Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian Festival, the celebration of the death and coming to life again of Jesus Christ. For Christians, the dawn of Easter Sunday with its message of new life is the high point of the Christian year.
IN 2013 English still the most popular language, and the most spoken in a business environment. However, in the last few years, Chinese is becoming a very influential language, as it is said that Mandarin Chinese is the language of the future. But, is it really this way? Is it worth it to learn Mandarin Chinese?