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...
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IQGlobal
Jul 29, 20213 min read
New English Voice Taster Lessons
Are you interested in enhancing your English skills but not sure what level you are? Why not take our level assessment and then try the...
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IQGlobal
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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 read
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
Jun 21, 20213 min read
What do British people really eat?
British cuisine is an interesting one. There are some absolute classics - the famous roast dinner, fish and chips and full English...
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IQGlobal
Jun 13, 20214 min read
Ten of the funniest idioms for people learning English.
The English language is a funny one. There are lots of sayings that seem to make absolutely no sense whatsoever, but native English...
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IQGlobal
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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...
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IQGlobal
May 31, 20214 min read
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...
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IQGlobal
May 9, 20214 min read
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 2, 20213 min read
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 19, 20213 min read
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 11, 20213 min read
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 7, 20213 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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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