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We’re celebrating a very special occasion here at Speak Up London — it’s our 13th birthday! And what better way to celebrate than by giving you a gift — our amazing community of English learners around the world? We’ve created something you’ll love: a free downloadable guide called “30+ English Phrases to Sound Like a Brit”
Improve your English speaking with a focused seven-day routine. Just minutes a day on key exercises can make your speech more fluent and confident.
Native speech can feel “too fast” because sounds link, disappear, or change. Here’s a clear routine to train listening so everyday English becomes easier to follow.
This guide helps you figure out if you should say I went or I've gone. The Present Perfect Tense helps link past stuff with what's happening now. It boosts the clarity, confidence, and naturalness of your speech.
Unlock faster English learning by using subtitles while watching your favorite movies and TV shows. Subtitles boost your listening skills, expand your vocabulary, enhance pronunciation, and help you understand different English accents. Make language learning fun, effective, and effortless with this simple yet powerful technique.
Join Speak Up London’s evening Business English classes in London to improve workplace communication after work. Learn practical skills, boost confidence, and grow your career with flexible evening courses designed for professionals.