A Nice Cuppa & a Biscuit on a Settee: A Fun Dive into British English

A Nice Cuppa & a Biscuit on a Settee: A Fun Dive into British English

Dear readers, if you’ve been following us for some time, you’ve probably noticed that we stick to American English on this blog for the sake of consistency. We do point out regional differences when they’re worth noting, but today we’re going to dive into British English like never before. A delicious portion of delightful language awaits you—so read on to discover a bunch of words and expressions commonly used in the UK!

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Rain Idioms

Rain Idioms

Have you read our post on rain-related vocabulary in “English For a Rainy Day”? It seems we can’t get enough of this rainy theme! That’s why we’re excited to share even more with you—a post featuring idiomatic expressions related to rain, along with insightful sayings inspired by this delightful weather phenomenon.

Some people feel the rain, others just get wet. Bob Marley
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Finding Your Way: English Expressions For Directions & Distance

Finding Your Way: English Expressions For Directions & Distance

At this point, you probably already feel confident when asking for and giving directions, especially because technologies like Google Maps make it relatively easy to find your way even in the most unfamiliar places. Still, let us introduce you to a few potentially new expressions and phrases that will help you discuss how far things are from one another and move you a bit further from the standard “How do I get to A from B?

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