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The 'Old Person' Office Habits Gen Z is Cancelling
Gen-Z: toxic cancel culture lovers or forward thinking, innovative workers? Find out!
Advanced
6
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Full Steam Ahead’
Does this phrase refer to a train or someone’s enthusiasm and hard work? Both!
Intermediate
2
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Jump the Gun’
Does this phrase talk about a real gun? Find out!
Intermediate
4
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Calm Before the Storm’
Is the meaning of this phrase literal or metaphorical? Trick question—it’s both!
Intermediate
3
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Fun & Funny—Learn the Differences in Meaning and Natural Alternatives
‘I feel funny’—you make people laugh…or you have a stomache ache? Find out here!
Intermediate
6
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Essential English Phrases for Zoom Native Speakers Use
Is your internet connection ‘unstable’ or ‘inconsistent’? Which one is correct?
Intermediate
8
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How to Use ‘Cheers’ in the UK
Do ‘cheer’ and ‘cheers’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
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3 Useful Ways of Talking About Age and Birthdays!
‘I turned forty this year’—are you making this very common mistake?
Intermediate
3
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The 5 Best Things About Living in London
London—overpriced grey metropolis or diverse haven?
Intermediate
5
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Beyond Parody! Oxfam's New 92-Page Inclusivity Guide
Why are people up in arms about Oxfam's new guide?
Advanced
5
Most Viewed
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Fun & Funny—Learn the Differences in Meaning and Natural Alternatives
‘I feel funny’—you make people laugh…or you have a stomache ache? Find out here!
Intermediate
6
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230411154500.stram train - medium.jpg)
Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Full Steam Ahead’
Does this phrase refer to a train or someone’s enthusiasm and hard work? Both!
Intermediate
2
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‘Notify’ or ‘Notice’? —Are you making this fatal error?
Do ‘notice’ and ‘notify’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
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3 Useful Ways of Talking About Age and Birthdays!
‘I turned forty this year’—are you making this very common mistake?
Intermediate
3
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How to Use ‘Cheers’ in the UK
Do ‘cheer’ and ‘cheers’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Calm Before the Storm’
Is the meaning of this phrase literal or metaphorical? Trick question—it’s both!
Intermediate
3
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230412132237.hands pointing at laptop- medium.jpg)
The 'Old Person' Office Habits Gen Z is Cancelling
Gen-Z: toxic cancel culture lovers or forward thinking, innovative workers? Find out!
Advanced
6
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230323171711.The London Underground - Medium.jpg)
The 5 Best Things About Living in London
London—overpriced grey metropolis or diverse haven?
Intermediate
5
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230407154740.braden-collum-ttbCwN_mWic-unsplash.jpg)
Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Jump the Gun’
Does this phrase talk about a real gun? Find out!
Intermediate
4
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Essential English Phrases for Zoom Native Speakers Use
Is your internet connection ‘unstable’ or ‘inconsistent’? Which one is correct?
Intermediate
8
Spotlight On... British Culture
Discover materials all about life in the UK.
Perfect for Beginners
In a Rush? 5 Minutes and Under
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Calm Before the Storm’
Is the meaning of this phrase literal or metaphorical? Trick question—it’s both!
Intermediate
3
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230323111812.tim-mossholder-PnPeT7LQHLo-unsplash.jpg)
Beyond Parody! Oxfam's New 92-Page Inclusivity Guide
Why are people up in arms about Oxfam's new guide?
Advanced
5
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230328161740.martin-reisch-y6fTK4k2J6c-unsplash.jpg)
3 Useful Ways of Talking About Age and Birthdays!
‘I turned forty this year’—are you making this very common mistake?
Intermediate
3
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230411154500.stram train - medium.jpg)
Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Full Steam Ahead’
Does this phrase refer to a train or someone’s enthusiasm and hard work? Both!
Intermediate
2
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Dieting—Informal Vocabulary
Are you 'on' a diet, or do you 'have' a diet? Find out here!
Beginner
2
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‘Notify’ or ‘Notice’? —Are you making this fatal error?
Do ‘notice’ and ‘notify’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
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How to Use ‘Cheers’ in the UK
Do ‘cheer’ and ‘cheers’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Jump the Gun’
Does this phrase talk about a real gun? Find out!
Intermediate
4
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230323171711.The London Underground - Medium.jpg)
The 5 Best Things About Living in London
London—overpriced grey metropolis or diverse haven?
Intermediate
5
For Art Lovers
Practise English while learning about the arts
Advanced Materials for English Experts
Improve Your Listening with Videos
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Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Calm Before the Storm’
Is the meaning of this phrase literal or metaphorical? Trick question—it’s both!
Intermediate
3
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230411154500.stram train - medium.jpg)
Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Full Steam Ahead’
Does this phrase refer to a train or someone’s enthusiasm and hard work? Both!
Intermediate
2
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230328161740.martin-reisch-y6fTK4k2J6c-unsplash.jpg)
3 Useful Ways of Talking About Age and Birthdays!
‘I turned forty this year’—are you making this very common mistake?
Intermediate
3
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230331161208.tengyart-DoqtEEn8SOo-unsplash.jpg)
Fun & Funny—Learn the Differences in Meaning and Natural Alternatives
‘I feel funny’—you make people laugh…or you have a stomache ache? Find out here!
Intermediate
6
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230330155032.dylan-ferreira-HJmxky8Fvmo-unsplash.jpg)
Essential English Phrases for Zoom Native Speakers Use
Is your internet connection ‘unstable’ or ‘inconsistent’? Which one is correct?
Intermediate
8
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230329135714.pietro-rampazzo-x5GcXFvJJhI-unsplash.jpg)
How to Use ‘Cheers’ in the UK
Do ‘cheer’ and ‘cheers’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230309170730.bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash.jpg)
‘Notify’ or ‘Notice’? —Are you making this fatal error?
Do ‘notice’ and ‘notify’ mean the same thing? No!
Intermediate
4
![](https://app.britcent.uk/resources/upload/image/material_thumbnail/20230407154740.braden-collum-ttbCwN_mWic-unsplash.jpg)
Idiom of the Week Podcast—‘Jump the Gun’
Does this phrase talk about a real gun? Find out!
Intermediate
4
Grammar Focus
Brush up your knowledge with grammar-related materials