The Playful Path to English Proficiency
We're exploring the best language games to boost your English communication skills...and debunking the myth that games are just for kids!
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Katy
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Discover the Joy of Summer Reading...in English!
Explore how summer reading can enhance your English language skills and add a splash of fun to your learning journey...
Katy
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Egg-cellent Easter Traditions You Didn't Know About
From colourful kites to wicked witches, we explore how different cultures celebrate the Easter holiday!
Katy
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Be My Valentine: A Guide to the Sweetest Holiday of the Year
Happy Valentine's Day! Let's take a closer look at some of the traditions and language surrounding this special holiday in the UK.
Katy
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Don’t Feel Blue! 5 Colourful English Expressions
English is a very colourful, expressive language and we often use colours to describe our mood. Here are 5 of the most popular phrases...
Alev
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Great Greetings...and What NOT to Say
Want to greet someone like a true native? Here are a some awesome alternatives to the boring “How are you?” – “I’m fine, thanks”.
Katy
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
Seven Spooky Idioms
Spooky season is officially here! So check out our top 7 halloween-related idioms to give your English vocabulary a boost.
Francesca
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
The BIGGEST Mistakes You Can Make in Your C1 Advanced Speaking Exam
Here's our handy guide to success in the C1 Advanced speaking exam, to make sure you stay cool under pressure and achieve your CAE goals!
Francesca
- Aug 7, 2021
- 5 min
6 of the Most Magical Off-Grid Getaways in the UK...
After such a stressful year, we’re all in need of a break! Here are our Top Picks for off-grid holidays, plus 6 great idioms for relaxation.
Francesca
- Mar 28, 2021
- 5 min
6 of the Weirdest British Easter Traditions we Bet You didn’t Know!
Have you heard of Egg Jarping, Bottle Kicking or Morris Dancing? Discover the 6 weirdest British Easter traditions we bet you didn’t know!
Francesca
- Feb 28, 2021
- 5 min
Sing Your Way to Brighter English!
Fast-track your English skills by simply plugging in your headphones and turning on some tunes!
Francesca
- Jan 31, 2021
- 4 min
How to Get Great at English by Watching Your Favourite Netflix Shows
Watching more Netflix these days? Supercharge your English skills while watching the shows you enjoy! Not sure how? Here are our top tips...
Maxine
- Jan 17, 2021
- 3 min
New Year, New You
The key to making sure you reach your language goals is to make them realistic and achievable. Here are some ideas to think about...
Francesca
- Nov 29, 2020
- 4 min
6 Surprising Reasons to Love Online Learning
From freedom to fashion choices to finance, keep reading to discover our Brighter English list of brilliant e-learning benefits.
Francesca
- Oct 18, 2020
- 5 min
The Brighter English A-Z of Amazing Autumn Words
Who doesn’t love autumn? All those beautiful red and yellow leaves, frosty walks, hot chocolates and cosy jumpers... what’s not to like?
Francesca
- Sep 26, 2020
- 6 min
Homophones, Homographs, HomoWHAT?! The 20 Most Confusing Words in English Explained
Are you constantly getting confused by English words that look or sound the same? If so, this post will show you how to spot the difference!
Francesca
- Aug 9, 2020
- 4 min
How to Perfect your Pronunciation
Do you struggle with word stress, silent letters or difficult sounds? Read on to discover our top 6 pronunciation tips!
Francesca
- Jul 4, 2020
- 4 min
The Top Ten Need-to-Know Slang Words for 2020
If you’re looking to impress your friends with your serious vocabulary skills, read on for our top ten, need-to-know words from this year.
Francesca
- Jun 13, 2020
- 3 min
6 Top Tips to Improve your Communication on Zoom!
We've compiled a list of top tips for communicating on Zoom, to help you feel more calm and confident when joining a virtual classroom!
Francesca
- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
8 of the Funniest English Lockdown Words you Need to Know!
At Brighter English, we’ve put together a list of our top 8 laugh out loud Lockdown words that you can learn today!
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