International film festivals are wonderful adventures. From attending advanced screenings of groundbreaking foreign films, to meeting directors and actors, and participating in film workshops and discussions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. As you run (quite literally!) from one cinema to the next, you find yourself surrounded by like-minded movie lovers who share your(…)

Have you ever heard an American person trying to imitate a British accent? Then you may have noticed that they still usually go for the posh, clipped voices you could hear on the BBC thirty years ago. However, as everyone who’s been to Ireland, Scotland, or even talked to a working-class person from London knows,(…)

The International English language Testing System (IELTS) is the most popular English exam in the world. Developed and administered by some of the field’s most renowned experts, the test is designed to reflect how you will cope with the communicative demands of living, working, or studying in an English-speaking country.  Depending on your objectives, you(…)

When non-native speakers of English interact with their English-speaking peers, they often feel tempted to use big words and complex grammar to show that they are in their element.  However, the way to wow your coworkers is not to write emails with perfect punctuation or use difficult language, but to use the right language. And(…)

Do British people realise you’re not a native speaker of English as soon as you start talking? Don’t worry. That doesn’t mean you have a terrible level of English. Actually, it might mean you speak too well. One of the things that often give foreign people away is how formal they sound when they’re speaking in(…)

If you love languages and beer, you can combine them at a beer festival! They are the perfect place to party, taste exotic beers and brush up on your informal vocabulary in your target language. It doesn’t matter if you’re learning German, French or Chinese, you’ll be able to find a beer fest for you anywhere(…)