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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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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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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....
IQGlobal
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Nov 23, 20212 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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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...
IQGlobal
Nov 9, 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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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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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...
IQGlobal
Sep 25, 20211 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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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,...
IQGlobal
Aug 26, 20213 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Jul 13, 20213 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Jun 8, 20214 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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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...
IQGlobal
May 10, 20214 min read
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