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Тom

Currently enjoying fresh alpine air in Switzerland, I hail from the sunny south of the UK. In my spare time, I enjoy eating, doing sports, buying clothes and eating more food (in that order). Follow my travel adventures on Instagram.

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How posh are you?
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When it comes to English accents, the poshest is undoubtedly British English. We’re not sure if it’s the royal family, everyone’s obsession with Jane ...

Learn English with news: 10 best outlets and apps
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Staying up-to-date with the latest world developments is vital, but what if you’re not fluent in English and find it hard to understand some of the st...

10 more TV shows to learn English with
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Learning English can be a challenge, so what better way to gain fluency than learning while not even realizing you’re doing it! I’ve put together anot...

Back to basics: 10 English words for skiing
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Like many of you, I am a keen skier, mainly because it’s the only thing that gets me through the horror of winter (you may be unsurprised to hear I al...

7 slang words you need to know in 2017
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2016 may have been the year of Brexit and describing everything as lit but now we’re in 2017 there’s a whole new delivery of fresh slang words all Eng...

10 best movies to learn English with
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Learning a language is much easier when you’re enjoying yourself – and what better way to pass the time than watching movies (with a tub of popcorn in...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 (more) British expressions to master
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Did you enjoy my last post on British expressions that will make you sound like a true Brit? If so, read on. There are hundreds of other great sayings...

Homesick & hungry? 10 places to feel better in Brighton
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Living abroad for the first time is one of life’s greatest experiences – but sometimes it can also feel like one of the biggest challenges. That’s why...

6 things you need to know about studying in the UK
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Thinking of studying at a university in the UK? Good on you! There’s never a dull moment at a British university thanks to fantastic campus activities...

Homesick & hungry: 10 places to feel better in Bristol
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Living abroad for the first time is one of life’s greatest experiences – but sometimes it can also feel like one of the biggest challenges. Adjusting ...

Talk like a true Brit: 8 British expressions to master
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Do you know your “Guv’nor” from your “blimey”? How about “reckon” or “bonkers”? Although foreigners often look on in confusion when British people use...

10 best TV shows to learn English with
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We’ve all heard the stories of celebrities like actress Mila Kunis learning English just from watching British and American television shows. And alth...