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Eurovision 2025: More Than Sequins and Song – A Chance to Learn and Connect

At our school, Eurovision always sparks conversation. One of our teachers, John, is a dedicated fan—he's already making his scorecards and knows all the lyrics. As for the rest of us? Let’s just say we might not be quite as enthusiastic about the...

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May Day: Britain’s Most Gloriously Confusing Day Off (Now with Added Nostalgia)

Ah, May Day Bank Holiday. That sacred moment when the UK collectively exhales, heads to the nearest patch of grass, and insists that 16°C is definitely sunbathing weather. It’s a hallowed British tradition—somewhere between a pagan celebration, a union...

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Ed Atkins, Post-it Notes, and the Fluency We Can’t Fake

At Ed Atkins’ new show at Tate Britain, I found myself standing in front of a wall covered in Post-it notes, thinking about language learning. Not the kind of thought I expected to have, surrounded by creepy CGI avatars and immersive sound design. But...

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Valentine’s Day: Love, Language, and Learning

Love is in the air this February, and no, we’re not just talking about the chocolates and roses. Valentine’s Day isn’t only a time for hearts and flowers, it’s also a great opportunity to show your love for learning—especially when it comes to...

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Celebrate, Learn and Reflect: Lunar New Year Awaits

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Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 brings the Year of the Wood Snake, and London is ready to celebrate in style. Covent Garden, just a hop and a skip from Chinatown, is the perfect base to immerse yourself in one of the world’s most vibrant cultural events....

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Leake Street: A Tunnel of Ever-Changing Art and Culture

Reading John’s blog the other day got me thinking about my favourite museums in London. Then I started thinking about my favourite galleries, bars, restaurants… you get the idea! So, I thought we could share more of our favourite spots around town....

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No Trousers on the Tube Day: A Bare-Britain Tradition

Yesterday, London Underground passengers once again embraced one of the city’s most peculiar traditions: No Trousers on the Tube Day. This cheeky event, part of the global No Pants Subway Ride, sees participants shuffling onto carriages fully dressed...

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Why the Victoria and Albert Museum is My Favorite Museum in London

As someone with a keen interest in history, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London is my ultimate destination to explore the fascinating journey of art, culture, and design. Situated in South Kensington, the V&A seamlessly blends the...

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My Journey to Learning Brazilian Portuguese

Learning Brazilian Portuguese has been an incredible adventure for me. From the vibrant culture to the rhythmic language, I’ve loved immersing myself in everything Brazil has to offer. With over 215 million speakers, I knew that picking up this...

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Resolutions Through Time: What Would London’s Legends Have Vowed?

Ah, New Year’s resolutions: the annual ritual where we vow to change our lives… until mid-January. But still, we couldn’t start the year without a resolutions blog (mine is to eat more cheese from here). What if we could peek into the past and see what...

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