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"To take it on the chin" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘to take it on the chin’, its origins and how people use it.
"The exception that proves the rule" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘the exception that proves the rule’, its historic origins and how people use it
"Hobson's choice" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘Hobson’s choice’, its historic origins and how people use it.
Meet three innovative English teachers
Three award-winning English language teachers from China, Brazil and Serbia have been invited to meet up in Cambridge this summer to share ideas and experiences on teaching English.
"A cock and bull story" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘a cock and bull story’, its origins and how people use it.
Studying at a UK university
Choosing the right degree is a challenge for any student – and it’s harder for international students who might feel overwhelmed by the number of courses, application procedures and living in a country with a different culture and lifestyle.
"Full of the joys of spring" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘full of the joys of spring’, its origins and how people use it.
"Saved by the bell" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘Saved by the bell’, its historic origins and how people use it.
Your Business Future – how Bell can help you
With over 100 universities and business schools in the UK, choosing the right degree is a huge challenge for any student – and it’s even harder if you are from a foreign country and English is not your first language.
The power of celebrity culture
According to a US study by The Nielsen Company, a global market research firm, celebrities are very persuasive brand endorsers.
"A turn-up for the books" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘A turn-up for the books’, its history and why people use it.
Bell Teacher Campus goes to Macao
This summer, Bell’s incredibly successful teacher campus, will open its doors for the first time at a second destination - Macao.