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If you have lived in the UK or even just spent some time visiting, you will probably know that the British like to ‘pull each other’s...

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...

When we are learning a language, we learn about nouns and adjectives before anything else. Usually, we learn to name and describe...

There is one thing that makes the English language a little different from other languages, and that is the way people express...

British cuisine is an interesting one. There are some absolute classics - the famous roast dinner, fish and chips and full English...

The English language is a funny one. There are lots of sayings that seem to make absolutely no sense whatsoever, but native English...

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...

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...

What does it mean to be ‘good at’ English? Usually, it means knowing enough vocabulary and how to use it (grammar) to make yourself...

How many ways can we use the words 'this' and 'that'? Find out some of the common uses of 'this' and 'that' in English.

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...

Well, we could tell you the answer, but isn’t it more fun to guess? The meaning of a goblin’s green skin is in one of these idioms: 1. To...

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...

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...

In the previous blog, we discovered what Shrove Tuesday was and how this special day became the modern celebration 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...

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...

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....

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....

It's a fact that sandwiches are Britain's favourite lunchtime food! Five thing's you probably didn't know about sandwiches: 1. The...