The ABC School of English Blog

From its birth as a Germanic dialect spoken by a small tribe to its current status as a global lingua franca, the English language has been through many evolutions. There are many factors that shaped its development over the centuries, and the...

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With so many students from around the world registering to learn English at ABC School located in Covent Garden, we thought it would be interesting to tell you a bit about the history of the area in which the school is located. This is important to us...

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How do you say hello in British? If you’re learning English, it’s important to understand the different greetings used in the UK, as they can vary depending on the context and the relationships between the speakers. In this post, we’ll explore the...

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The countdown has officially begun, as 2023 will be the year that King Charles III's coronation will be held. The coronation of King Charles III has been the topic of discussion for months now, with everyone curious as to how the event will play out....

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For anyone trying to learn to speak, read and write UK English, it’s far from an easy task. First, there is the fact that you need to learn an entire language, then there is the fact that there is a handful of words that are notoriously difficult words...

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Hina, our student from Japan, was chosen as the student of the month in December. She attends the intensive English course of 20 lessons per week, consisting of the General English lessons and the Callan Method. We have interviewed Hina about her...

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When learning a new language, it helps to immerse yourself in it and what better way than by watching films? As well as giving you the opportunity to learn new words through the script, the use of music will solidify your knowledge. Plus, it’s...

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Makpal, our student from Kazakhstan, attended the Callan Method lessons at the intermediate level (B1) for first three months and from January she is joining the General English course at the upper intermediate level (B2). Makpal is always very...

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The intricate nuances of British humour are a well-established entity in the comedy world. Laced with seemingly voracious sarcasm, self-ridicule to extreme degrees, and quirky one-liners left right, and centre, it is a genre that takes a pause to...

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Luis Miguel, our student from Spain, was chosen as the student of the month in October. Luis Miguel attends the General English course at the intermediate level (B1). According to our teacher, Tim "there are those students who understand that humor...

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