What do the Loch Ness Monster and the Highland cow have in common? It’s Scotland, of course. They are both famous symbols of Scotland. My souvenir key chain made me wonder about other symbol and their meaning. Here’s what I found.

Everyone knows how popular tea is in Britain. It's synonymous with British culture, so it's worth knowing a little bit about it. The language isn't necessarily something you'll find in a textbook, so I've tried to pull together some key things here.

A GUEST BLOG: Katsu curry is a great example of how food changes as it travels. This blog explores cultural awareness around authentic Japanese Katsu curry, why UK versions often differ, and why understanding these changes matters.

You might know it as the past tense of wake, like in the sentence, “I woke up early this morning.” (wake – woke – woken). But woke has also

A GUEST BLOG: In this article, I want to share my insights into this English-speaking city and encourage you to love travel, practise your English.

Victoria Sponge Cake, also known as a 'Victoria Sandwich' is a quintessentially British treat.

A GUEST BLOG: David Mitchell reflects on a conversation with his daughter about combating boredom and fostering resilience in life.

A blog about Shrewsbury as the film location for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Just 15 miles from Shrewsbury lies the small village of Coalbrookdale on the river Severn. Read about its link to your English studies.

An autumnal blog about oak trees and acorns.