The Era of Looking Like the Bumbling Brit on Holiday in Spain is Over!

The Era of Looking Like the Bumbling Brit on Holiday in Spain is Over!

Sun, sand and Sangria! Spain has long been a favourite holiday destination for UK holidaymakers, for these reasons, plus many more. From the sun-kissed beaches of the Costa del Sol to the vibrant cities of Barcelona and Madrid, Spain offers something for everyone....
In the Staffroom: Veni, Vidi, Vici Italian Language Learning with Anna Maria Forti Sheikh

In the Staffroom: Veni, Vidi, Vici Italian Language Learning with Anna Maria Forti Sheikh

A whopping 2 million people worldwide were participating in Italian language learning in July 2022, accordingly to online language reader Newsdle. It doesn’t compare to the biggest players like the Chinese and English languages. But unsurprisingly, Italian language...
Crumbs! 14 Words for Bread that Baffle EFL Students

Crumbs! 14 Words for Bread that Baffle EFL Students

As if learning EFL isn’t tricky enough! The sheer volume of bread-related nouns is enough to make even the savviest student feel like they’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic! So, the irony of Real Bread Week, which is celebrated on 18th-26th February, isn’t lost....
English as a Foreign Language Exams Not Working for Nurses

English as a Foreign Language Exams Not Working for Nurses

You’re probably aware of the NHS soldiering on against a well-documented backdrop of staff and skills shortages. But did you know that English as a foreign language exams are contributing to the problem? A recent article by Emma Batha in Context (Thomson Reuters...