5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

Working in a globalised organisation? English as a foreign language (EFL) is a golden ticket to better business, slicker communication, and serious career moves for your overseas colleagues in non-native countries. Here’s a closer look at why EFL for business is a...
Calling All English as a Foreign Language Students. Here’s why you NEED the Schwa!

Calling All English as a Foreign Language Students. Here’s why you NEED the Schwa!

Learning English as a foreign language?  There’s a fundamental you need to know about that’s subtle, sneaky, and is everywhere in English! Yes, we’re talking about the schwa, which steps into the spotlight every 7th April. National Schwa Day is your chance to...
What if We Told You Bread Makes It More Challenging to Learn English?

What if We Told You Bread Makes It More Challenging to Learn English?

Non-natives wanting to learn English beware, because you’re up against an enemy in plain sight! There’s nothing more delicious than a fresh loaf of bread. And if you love bread (who doesn’t?), Real Bread Week (15th – 24th February) is your time to shine, whether...
Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

“Of all the eerie places around the world – and there are many – there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of so many movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping...
English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

Unfamiliar with ‘false friends’ in the English language? Writer Chris Ciolli explained in her article 12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages for award-winning travel media brand Afar: “There’s a name for the phenomenon of everyday English words...
Overseas Adult Students are Obsessed with Manchester Homestays and I Can See Why…

Overseas Adult Students are Obsessed with Manchester Homestays and I Can See Why…

Manchester homestays mean more than just rain and football to adult students from abroad ( although those two things alone are worth the trip)! But seriously, Manchester is a favourite destination for adult international students looking to brush up on their English...