Cracking the Code of Manchester’s Quirky Language

Cracking the Code of Manchester’s Quirky Language

Calling all non-native speaking immigrants, language learners and tourists! Are you ready for a linguistic adventure like no other? Welcome to Manchester, a city bursting with culture, music, and football fever. But wait, there’s more! Mancunian words and...
A Fly in the Ointment for English Language Learners

A Fly in the Ointment for English Language Learners

Mastering English can be challenging yet exciting, especially when it comes to idiomatic expressions. The array of animal-related idioms in the British vernacular are prime culprits. They’re both puzzling and entertaining for non-native English speakers, adding...
The Value of English Language Lessons for UK-Bound Footballers

The Value of English Language Lessons for UK-Bound Footballers

A nail-biting conclusion to the 2022-23 Premiership season marks the imminent opening of the summer transfer window. Joining a legendary UK football club is a dream come true for many globally admired and hotly contested players. But on the flipside, football heroes...
What Every English as a Foreign Language Student Ought to Know About the British Royal Family

What Every English as a Foreign Language Student Ought to Know About the British Royal Family

The British monarchy offers a unique opportunity for English language learners to majestically level up their studies. Not sure what the connection is? Let us explain… Our often colourful Kings and Queens have captured the imagination of people around the world for...
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...