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Getting into Oxbridge: 5 Tips for International Students
May 24, 2023
Studying at Oxford or Cambridge is a dream for many, but getting there can be hard work! We have 5 great tips to help your application...

What to See in Dublin if You Like Books
May 15, 2023
If you love reading, don't miss these amazing spots in Dublin!

London on a Budget - Affordable Activities You Can't Miss!
May 05, 2023
Looking for something to do in London, but don't want to break the bank? We've got you covered with some affordable activities you shouldn't miss out on!

What are New Year’s Resolutions, and Where do They Come From?
Jan 05, 2023
Learn about the history and customs of New Years' Resolutions around the English-speaking world.

4 Facts you Didn't Know About Eastbourne
Oct 17, 2022
Want to know more about the sunniest town in the UK? We go over 4 facts you probably didn't know about Eastbourne in this blog

Where These Place Names Come From
Sep 12, 2022
Learn about the long histories and origins of the names of the locations of our three English Centres - London, Dublin, and Eastbourne

5 English Idioms, and What They Really Mean
Aug 16, 2022
Ever wonder why British people say such strange things? Check out this blog about common idioms and what they mean.

5 Free Museums and Galleries in Dublin
Aug 08, 2022
Check out these great spots to be entertained and educated in Dublin that don't cost a thing!

4 Fun Activities in Eastbourne
Jul 29, 2022
Check out a few of our top picks for fun places to visit in and around Eastbourne!

Hill of Tara and Trim Castle
Jul 22, 2022
Read about these two incredible Irish historical landmarks an hour away from Dublin.

6 Must-See Free Museums and Galleries in London
Jul 20, 2022
Visit some of London's greatest cultural hubs with these free-entry museums and galleries.

5 Facts About Eastbourne
Jul 14, 2022
Find out five of our favourite facts about the sunny seaside town of Eastbourne.

4 Ways to Navigate Dublin Airport
Jul 05, 2022
Don't be intimidated by the maze that is Dublin Airport. Find out our top tips to make your way around once you land!

London Summer 2022 Activities
Jun 27, 2022
Check out what attractions we think are most exciting this summer in London!

Iryna's teaching experience
Jun 22, 2022
We interviewed one of our newest teachers in the Dublin English Centre, find out about her experiences with joining Twin this year.

Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend
Jun 01, 2022
This long weekend is a celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Check out what's happening over the holiday!

7 Fun Facts About Ireland
Apr 29, 2022
Learn a few iconic historical and cultural facts about Ireland!

Dotting the Is and Crossing the Es
Apr 14, 2022
English is full of different rules for spelling, and a lot of exceptions to those rules. This old spelling rhyme should hopefully help you learn how to spell words with Es and Is in them.

Why Study English in the UK?
Apr 12, 2022
Are you unsure about whether studying English in the UK is right for you? Check out these reasons why we think it's a great next move!

Study English with Bildungsurlaub
Mar 29, 2022
Each year, German employees are eligibile for Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave). This year, we've been added to the list of approved institutions! Find out everything you need to know about Bildungsurlaub here.

How to learn the difference between much and many
Dec 12, 2021
A quick and easy description of the differences between much & many for english language learners.

What to do when you're feeling homesick
Feb 25, 2020
Studying English in a different country is life-changing experience. But after a while you can start missing home. This blog has some delicious examples that will bring the taste of home to you - no matter which of our centres you study at.

10 Tips for the perfect English pronunciation
Dec 04, 2019
Do you want to ace your pronunciation skills? Get on the right track today and learn our 10 top tips, as well as having the opportunity to join our conversation classes!

Top 4 preparation tips for IELTS students
Dec 10, 2018
Are you thinking about studying English and taking the IELTS exam? Check out how you can improve your writing, listening, speaking and reading skills with our top tips for IELTS students.

Learn how to say "yes" and "no" in 50 different languages
Dec 05, 2018
Practise your language skills by learning common phrases for 50 different languages. Learn how to say yes and no in 50 languages!

What is Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night and why do people celebrate it?
Nov 05, 2018
Learn about the history of Guy Fawkes and why people in the UK celebrate Bonfire Night.

9 animal idioms that you need to know
Oct 10, 2018
Did you know that a copycat is someone who copies you, such as your behaviour or words? Find out what more animal idioms mean in this blog!

16 body idioms that you need to know
Oct 10, 2018
Learn these 16 body related idioms and what they mean

The 5 best translation apps for learning English
Sep 10, 2018
Download these top 5 translating apps on your phone or tablet and learn, practise or improve your English language skills.

What is a homophone?
Jul 30, 2018
Do you know what a homophone is and how to use them? Find out more in our blog!

10 important phrases for learning English
Jul 09, 2018
Learn these essential 10 English phrases to help you kick-start your English language learning journey.

Learn how to say "Goodbye" in 50 different languages
Jul 09, 2018
Practise your language skills by learning common phrases for 50 different languages. Learn how to say goodbye in 50 languages!

10 facts about the English language that you didn't know
Jul 04, 2018
Whilst you are learning English at our school, you might not learn about these interesting facts about the English language... but they are definitely worth knowing and impressing your friends with!

Top 4 travel apps for London
Jun 25, 2018
Discover the best travel apps to help you get around London, whilst you are studying English at our London English Centre.

5 castles in the UK that you should stay in
Jun 11, 2018
Recently, there's been a lot of activity from the royals; the birth of Prince Louis (Prince William and Kate Middleton's third child), the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and just last weekend it was the Queen's birthday! So why not indulge in pretending you are royalty?

Difficult words that ESL learners struggle to spell
May 30, 2018
Are you an ESL student who struggles to spell these commonly misspelt English words? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Check out our useful spelling guide to help you remember how to spell these words.

Spelling rules: Doubling up
May 21, 2018
Improve your English by learning this very important English spelling rule.

Spelling rules: Adding 'es'
May 09, 2018
Improve your English by learning this very important English spelling rule.

5 hidden historic places in London that you didn't know about
May 07, 2018
Most people don't know about these amazing historic places in London. Whilst you are in the UK make sure you take some time to look down at a buried street in the city centre, visit a churchyard where life and death comes together in St Pancras and a burnt out church turned into a beautiful public garden near The Tower of London.

Fun festivals this May Bank holiday
May 02, 2018
Fill your May Bank holiday with these fun and exciting events that are happening just outside of London!

Plays you must see on Shakespeare Day
Apr 23, 2018
Find out how you can celebrate National Shakespeare Day this year.

International Day of Monuments and Sights
Apr 18, 2018
Take a well deserved break from studying English and celebrate International Day of Monuments and Sites, by exploring these famous London monuments.

Spelling rules: Changing 'y' to 'ies'
Apr 16, 2018
Improve your English by learning this very important English spelling rule.

7 traditional British dishes you need to try
Apr 09, 2018
Looking for something new to try? Maybe you want to embrace British culture? Have you tried these 7 delicious traditional British dishes?

16 clothing related idioms you need to know
Apr 04, 2018
Learn these 16 clothing related idioms and see if you can use them in your daily conversations at our English schools!

World Theatre Day: The Best Plays in London
Mar 26, 2018
Celebrate World Theatre Day at the offical event in Paris, or why not do something closer to home, London has many plays and/or musicals that everyone will love.

World Poetry Day
Mar 21, 2018
Why not try writing your own poetry to celebrate World Poetry Day? Find out how to write a limerick, a couplet, a haiku or an acrostic poem now.

International Ask a Question Day
Mar 14, 2018
To celebrate International Ask a Question Day why not ask someone a question that you really want to know the answer to?

14 drink idioms
Mar 12, 2018
Check out these 14 drink related idioms and see how many you can use in your daily conversations.

The origins of Mother’s day
Mar 05, 2018
Find out about Mother's Day and how people around the world celebrate this day throughout the year.

Learn to say 'Hello' in 50 languages
Feb 21, 2018
To celebrate International Mother Language Day, why not learn how to say hello in 50 different languages?

How to use London transport: using the bus
Feb 14, 2018
Follow our step-by-step guide for beginners on how to use London's buses.

Where to wine and dine this Valentine’s Day in Greenwich
Feb 07, 2018
Discover where you and your loved one can go for Valentine's Day in Greenwich.

15 idioms you can use when studying English
Jan 31, 2018
Learn what these 15 idioms mean and use these expressions when you are studying English at Twin!

How to use London transport: using the Thames clippers boats
Jan 22, 2018
Follow our step-by-step guide for beginners on how to use London's Thames Clipper boats

Brighten up your January in London
Jan 17, 2018
Are your days dark and dull? Then don't miss out on the chance to brighten up your January with Lumiere London artwork displays that are dotted around the city.

How to use London transport: using the DLR
Jan 15, 2018
Follow our step-by-step guide for beginners on how to use London's DLR

How to use London transport: using the tube
Jan 10, 2018
Follow our step-by-step guide for beginners on how to use London's underground

12 unmissable annual London events
Dec 22, 2017
With the year coming to a close, we thought we'd look ahead at exciting events that will be happening next year. Make sure you attend some of these unmissable events in London!

5 Christmas markets you should visit this year
Dec 18, 2017
Discover which five Christmas markets you should check out this winter in London

The best hot chocolate winter warmers
Dec 14, 2017
There's a crisp kind of cold to the air (as in it is freezing cold!) so we've compiled a list of the ultimate hot chocolates to keep you warm this winter.

5 cities to visit outside of London
Dec 06, 2017
Discover which 5 cities outside of London you need to explore whilst you are in the UK.

7 fun things to do in London this week
Nov 23, 2017
Discover our top 7 things to do this week in London (and over the Christmas period)!

Why do we wear the poppy?
Nov 13, 2017
At this time of year you'll often see people wearing poppies on their jackets. Find out what this means to the people of Britain.

Our top picks - things to do in the sun
Jul 19, 2016
When the sun is shining, the UK is truly a remarkable place. There are so many things that you can do that are far more exciting when the weather is good. Check out some of our top picks!

Eastbourne - the UK's sunniest place to study
Jul 14, 2016
Eastbourne is becoming more and more popular for international students. Here at Twin, we also think that it is a great place to come and study. Read our latest blog post to find out why.

Things to do in London this summer
Jul 06, 2016
When you choose to study at our school on London, you will never be short of exciting things to see and do. Here is a run down of our top 5 things to see and do this summer in London.

EU 'Brexit' - a special message
Jun 24, 2016
Are you an EU citizen and you are thinking of studying in the UK? Then you're probably wondering what the EU referendum means for you. Don't worry, you have come to the right place.

British vs American English spellings
Jun 22, 2016
At Twin, we compared the spelling of many words in British and American English. Check out our findings and an analysis of some of the differences in spelling rules against those of our friends across the pond.

‘Hiya’ - one mystery word out of a hundred which I needed to discover
May 25, 2016
Our English Plus+ Work Experience student, Verena, talks about her time at Twin. She studied General English at our school in London for one week before carrying out her internship with our marketing and work experience teams.

Common English Phrases in London
May 17, 2016
The English language can be hard enough to learn without all the day-to-day idioms and slang used in the UK... This blog will explain some of the most common, and hopefully make your stay in the UK that little bit easier.