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Here, you’ll find articles, tips, and mini-lessons to help you improve your skills, discover British culture, and deepen your understanding of the language. Plus, it's a great opportunity to practise your reading.

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What are collocations and why are they important?

Collocations are common word pairings that native speakers use instinctively. Unfortunately, for non-native speakers...

Catherine Jones

Mar 213 min read

What happened to the word 'woke'?

You might know it as the past tense of wake, like in the sentence, “I woke up early this morning.” (wake – woke – woken). But woke has also

Catherine Jones

Jan 313 min read

Balancing English Skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

When learning English, it’s important to practise all four key skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Catherine Jones

Nov 29, 20242 min read

1-to-1 English lessons or study in a group? - Which is right for you?

Unlike many other classroom subjects, language learning is a skill that requires both theory and practice.

Catherine Jones

Oct 25, 20244 min read

Why students celebrated when I put English course prices up

Thank you to all my wonderful students for your continued support and encouragement. Here’s to celebrating our success together!

Catherine Jones

Sep 27, 20241 min read

Practical Tips for Online English Lessons

Welcome to a guide on making the most out of your online English lessons. Whether you're new to online lessons or looking to enhance your ex

Catherine Jones

Aug 30, 20243 min read

The Meaning behind Get Set Go English

Did you know...? The phrase "Get get, go!" is a familiar one in English-speaking cultures, often associated with starting a race or a task.

Catherine Jones

Jul 26, 20242 min read

How to Learn English Like a Native: The Power of Language Acquisition and Immersion

Think about how you learned your first language. Did you use a translator or follow a textbook? Probably not. Instead, you learned it natura

Catherine Jones

Jun 28, 20243 min read

Favourite Experiences - What do the students say?

As well as accelerating language acquisition, my immersive English courses are designed create lasting memories too. But don't just take m

Catherine Jones

May 24, 20243 min read

"Not your average English Course - It's so much better!"

Whether you are a junior or adult learner, my English in Shropshire courses are designed to help you make significant progress in your Engli

Catherine Jones

Apr 26, 20242 min read

English in Shropshire - "A Destination to Watch," ABTA

Offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, here's why you should choose Shropshire to study English this summer.

Catherine Jones

Mar 23, 20243 min read

Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake, also known as a 'Victoria Sandwich' is a quintessentially British treat.

Catherine Jones

Feb 23, 20242 min read

What to study for Key Word Transformations - Cambridge B2 First

Key Word Transformations. Here's my check list of areas to study which will help you master this part of the exam:

Catherine Jones

Jan 26, 20242 min read

Resilience

A GUEST BLOG: David Mitchell reflects on a conversation with his daughter about combating boredom and fostering resilience in life.

David Mitchell

Jul 25, 20236 min read

Vocabulary Meaning, Form, and Use - How to Really Level up your English

Understand meaning, form, and the real use of lexis in order to use it naturally and communicate well.

Catherine Jones

Apr 3, 20233 min read

My Pandemic

On the 16th March 2020, our government issued its first of many statements urging us to stop non-essential contact and unnecessary...

Catherine Jones

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Let's talk about teachers

Let's talk about teachers. Do you have a memorable teacher? What makes a good teacher? How do we get the right people into teaching.

Catherine Jones

Feb 17, 20232 min read

Is this River the Reason you're Learning English?

Just 15 miles from Shrewsbury lies the small village of Coalbrookdale on the river Severn. Read about its link to your English studies.

Catherine Jones

Oct 1, 20223 min read

Self-study English

Let's talk about some ways to self-study English, but first... is it even possible to learn a language through self-study? Well, if you're

Catherine Jones

Aug 27, 20224 min read

Becoming an English Teacher in Spain

A GUEST BLOG: Celia is Spanish and currently studying to be an English Primary teacher.

Celia Garcia

Jun 30, 20222 min read