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"As cool as a cucumber" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘As cool as a cucumber’, its interesting history and why people use it.
IELTS top 10 tips for success
According to the British Council, over 7000 education institutions, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as an indicator of an individual’s ability to communicate in English.
"Planting the seed" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the horticultural phrase ‘Planting the seed', its meaning and how people use it.
"Butterflies in one's stomach" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘Butterflies in one's stomach', its meaning and why people use it.
Bell St Albans welcomes first students from around the world
On 24 March, Bell’s new young learner centre based in St Albans opened.
"Break a leg!" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘Break a leg!’, its interesting history and why people use it, particulary in the theatre.
"By the end of play" – Phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase ‘by the end of play’, how we use it in the English language and when it’s appropriate to use.
"The world is your oyster" – phrase of the week
Find out about the phrase "The world is your oyster", its history, how we use it in the English language and other related phrases.
Future tense using ‘going to’
Have you ever had an accident and thought “I’m glad nobody saw that!” ? Well, these people on You’ve been framed are not so lucky.
"No brainer" – Phrase of the Week
This week we explain the phrase "no brainer". This is often used in conversational English to emphasise a decision that was very easy to make.
English pronunciation – a guide for beginners
From the Wymondham winds to Grosvenor grove - An exploration of the differences between written and spoken English