If you’re learning the English language, reading is one of the best ways to learn new words and acclimatise yourself with English speech patterns. Some books are very difficult and might put you off, but simplicity does not necessarily mean a bad book. In fact, whether new or old, some classics are remarkably easy to [...]
If you have a British friend or recently took a trip to the U.K., you’ve probably heard phrases that sounded strange and left you thinking, “Huh?” There are many differences between the way that Americans and the British speak English, and in this article, you’ll learn some common phrases used by the Brits in everyday [...]
Continue reading …You can insure pretty much anything these days: people, homes, cars, businesses, and electronic devices. Rod Stewart and Bruce Springsteen have their voices insured and it was rumored that Jennifer Lopez even insured her backside. Here are a few insurance policies that will top any of those ones on the crazy scale though. Taste Insurance [...]
Continue reading …Haunted Places for a Holiday in the UK With the holidays upon us and kids to entertain you’re probably looking for something slightly more exciting to entertain them than trips to local museums and art galleries. Whether you’re a UK resident or you’re planning on popping over for your holidays, there are some great places [...]
Continue reading …The Best Offices – Look Forward to Coming to Work! Working full time isn’t always what you’d describe as ‘fun’, unless you’re one of the few people lucky enough to be doing something they love for a living. It doesn’t help when you’re going to the same old dull, boring offices everyday. Not everyone has [...]
Continue reading …1. V&A – Victoria and Albert Museum Probably one of the greatest museums in the world, the Victoria and Albert Museum is a perfect choice as the Spoonfed number one. The permanent collections are a tribute to some of the finest art and artifacts that civilization has produced. Books, art, jewelry, glass, ceramics, fashion, furniture: [...]
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