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"End of" – Phrase of the week

This week we explain the phrase "end of". This is often heard in conversational English, particularly within informal chat between friends.

Global theatre

Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre in London - an introduction to the passive tense

To "keep [someone] in the loop" – Phrase of the week

This week we explain the phrase "to "keep [someone] in the loop". 

/I:/ /tI:/ phoneme – E.T. The extraterrestrial EFL Student

E.T. is a film about a small alien who gets stranded on Earth. 

Shaken not stirred

A look at the James Bond films and how they have changed.

I used to know a guy

A look at the origins of firework night and how it has changed.

"Scraping the barrel" – Phrase of the week

The English language has a large number of strange sayings that are commonly used in everyday life. 

What goes bump in the night?

Learn a language – and become smarter!

Good news for anyone learning a second language.

"Touch base" – Phrase of the week

Common English saying and phrases explained to help you understand the language a little better!

"To be / live on another planet" – phrase of the week

Let us help you to develop your English vocabulary. 

Has Britain got talent?

If you watch Saturday night TV in the UK your answer might be YES or NO.