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Phrasal verbs power everyday English. Master these 15, learn how particles change meaning, and practise with short tasks you can use in real life.
Prepositions like at, on, and in may be small, but they make a big difference when talking about time and place. In this article, you’ll learn simple rules and see real-life examples to use them more naturally.
Confused by words like lend vs borrow or fun vs funny? You’re not alone! This guide clears up 10 of the most common confusing English word pairs, with clear explanations, pronunciation tips, and examples so you can use them like a native speaker.
Many learners confuse the Short-term Study Visa with the Student Visa. This guide explains the difference in plain British English and shows which visa is required for English courses at private language schools.
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.
When AI is becoming a part of everyday life, you might ask yourself if you can use it to learn the English language. Can you? Here we examine how AI can benefit language learning.
Even though French and English share a lot of vocabulary, how the words are used, pronounced and spelled is very different. Let's explore what the most common mistakes are and how we can avoid making them.
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Robson Pereira
Edited 6 days ago
Aulas dinâmicas, bons professores, recepção atenciosa
lina1 Alina1
2 weeks ago
For about half a year now, I have been studying at Speak Up London, and I can wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone who wants to improve their English. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Lucas from Speak Up London. He is someone who truly makes studying at the school comfortable, well-organised, and genuinely enjoyable. Lucas is always attentive, ready to help with any questions, and quick to find solutions in both academic and organisational matters. He creates a sense of confidence and a warm, friendly atmosphere, even when you are far away from home. Thanks to his professionalism, kindness, and genuine support, the school becomes a place you are happy to come to every day. Lucas, thank you sincerely for your care, support, and humanity. You make studying here not only effective but truly inspiring and heartwarming!
Erika Guagliardo
2 weeks ago
Una fantastica esperienza che non dimenticherò mai. Sono stata a Londra per migliorare il mio inglese ma ho trovato una famiglia composta da amici provenienti da tutto il mondo e lo devo alla scuola e alla bravura degli insegnanti ma ancora di più ai social programme e le gite fuori porta che mi hanno dato la possibilità non solo di visitare posti nuovi come Canterbury, Cambridge e Brighton ma anche parlale e conoscere nuove persone. Da qui il mio inglese è migliorato notevolmente! Grazie mille Speak Up London a presto! ☺️