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7 iconic TV shows to sharpen your British sense of humor
5 min read 5 min

The British sense of humor is characterized by a dry wit, like your mouth after eating a ton of spic...

Finding love abroad: Camila & Peter’s EF love story
3 min read 3 min

When our students embark on a language trip abroad, they never know what they might find along the w...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
3 min read 3 min

It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of...

10 reasons UK weather isn’t as bad as you think (and a whole lot more interesting)
5 min read 5 min

People who haven’t lived in the UK generally believe British weather is terrible, and prepare for an...

6 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
3 min read 3 min

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again, and we’ve picked ...

10 best hidden gems in Brighton: From coffee to comedy
4 min read 4 min

Brighton is quirky, cool and chock-full of hidden gems that give this seaside city its undeniable ch...

Pose, snap, “smoast”: An Instagram guide to #London
3 min read 3 min

Smoasting is to boast about your life on social media, and no other platform does this quite as beau...

How to Tea: An introduction to British tea culture
7 min read 7 min

Even though “A day without tea is a day without joy.” is a Chinese proverb, the British sure have pe...

The big bad Bristol graffiti tour
2 min read 2 min

Google ‘Bristol graffiti’ and you’ll drown in links about Banksy, the city’s most famous spray can w...

How to bus like a boss in the UK
4 min read 4 min

It’s a fact: There’s no better feeling than exploring a new city, but before you can fill your Snapc...

8 things you should know before moving to London
5 min read 5 min

So you’ve made up your mind: you’re moving to London, one of the world’s most exciting and interesti...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
4 min read 4 min

Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetec...