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Singing Your Way to Success: Luna’s One Direction to English Fluency

After discovering Luna’s natural approach to learning using Active Recall (see previous blog) I thought I’d better ask her how she first got into learning English. To my surprise she told me the moment she first heard What Makes You Beautiful by One...

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Active Recall: The Secret Behind Luna's English Success

We are lucky enough to have recruited the wonderful Luna from our student ranks. Luna was a model student and already spoke several languages so we were very happy she wanted to stay on and work with us here at ABC! I’d wondered what made Luna such an...

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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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The Secret to Learning English? Little and Often

Picture this: you’re at the gym, lifting weights for the first time in weeks. You push yourself through two hours of intense exercise. The next day? Sore muscles and zero motivation to go back. Now imagine doing 15 minutes a day instead—stretching,...

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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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Pedals Over the Piccadilly Line: My Winter Ride in London

I’ll admit it: choosing the coldest day of winter so far to hop back on my bike might not have been my finest idea, but I’d had enough of trying to get on the tube during rush hour. And as soon as I pushed off, fingers frozen around the handlebars, I...

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Talking to Dolphins and Learning English: What Animal Communication Teaches Us About Language

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If you’ve ever wished you could chat with your dog about the meaning of life or ask a dolphin for directions, you’re not alone. A fascinating article in The Economist recently highlighted cutting-edge technology being used to communicate with animals....

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