Joanne Reilly 
English Academy
 

Here's the situation: You're in a team meeting and have a great idea, but yet again you don't have the language to be able to interrupt and offer your suggestion, so you stay quiet and think about it instead. Before you know it the topic has moved on and you feel embarrassed saying anything now. How can you stop this cycle from happening? The first thing you need to do is interrupt, politely: This doesn't need to be complicated. Native English speakers use the word 'sorry' a

Imagine you're in a situation where you don't know anybody. It's scary! You have two options: Remain in this situation, or run away! (I'm joking) Get to know someone! Where to start... There are a few topics where everyone has an opinion, the weather being one of them. You could also talk about the event that you are at, ask how their day is going or what their commute was like to get to the venue. We've been enjoying some lovely weather recently, haven't we? You could use qu

When you think of travelling to the UK do you immediately think London? There is so much for everyone to do there and so many well-known sights to see it's the obvious choice. If you are looking for somewhere with great shopping opportunities, combined with the attractions of a seaside holiday, visit Portsmouth and Southsea! Photo taken from www.visitportsmouth.co.uk Portsmouth and Southsea are located right next to each other on the south coast of England. As the name sugge

A beautiful Mediterranean island where English is one of the official languages. This makes Malta the ideal place to enjoy the sunshine and practice your English! We visited in April and had the most amazing time! To save you time looking on a map, Malta is located to the south of Sicily and to the north of Africa. Given this location you can understand why it enjoys around 300 days of sunshine per year! For 150 years it was a colony of the British Empire who brought the Engl

Thinking of visiting the UK but a city trip isn't for you? Why not try the Jurassic Coast? As the name suggests this has a lot to do with...

Learning a new language should be an adventure filled with excitement and challenges! Is the reality though that it's something you have to do for school or work, in which case it might be more challenge than excitement? While some people seem to pick up new words effortlessly, many others feel frustrated or stuck. The good news is that improving your study habits can make a significant difference. With the right approaches, you can enhance your language learning experience,

When you think of travelling to the UK do you immediately think London? There is so much for everyone to do there and so many well-known...

With so many iconic sights, London is at the top of most people's lists when planning a visit to England. I was fortunate enough to visit...

Travel opens doors to new experiences and cultures, but language barriers can sometimes dampen your adventure. Being able to communicate effectively in English is key to enjoying your journey. Whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or booking accommodation, knowing the right phrases can help you connect with locals and enrich your travel experience. Essential English Phrases for Ordering Food Key Phrases for Asking for Directions Phrases for Booking Accommodatio

Is London your go-to destination for a UK city trip? It has so many well-known sights and it is great for shopping so why not? Looking...

Looking for a city trip to the UK and you've been to London before? Why not try Durham? It's located in the north east of England and is...

When you think of travelling to the UK do you immediately think London? There is so much for everyone to do there and so many well-known...

When you think of travelling to the UK do you immediately think London? There is so much for everyone to do there and so many well-known...