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Make 2026 the year you achieve your English goals. Use our practical English Language Checklist to assess your level, set clear objectives, and build confidence. Plus, enjoy a winter holiday gift — 30% off all English courses at Speak Up London, with the option to start anytime in 2026.
British accents can be tricky for English learners. This article explores five of the hardest accents, explains why they’re challenging, highlights famous speakers, and offers tips to help you understand and practice them, including YouTube videos and courses at Speak Up London.
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.
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gois
3 weeks ago
Estou amando a escola, os professores são super profissionais, atenciosos e amigáveis. Nas aulas ninguém fica com dúvida alguma, sempre tem alguém tirando dúvidas e conversando em inglês que é a melhor parte.
Vitoria freitas
Edited 3 weeks ago
Estudar na Speak Up London tem sido uma experiência incrível! A escola tem uma localização ótima, bem no centro de Londres, o que facilita muito o acesso e torna o dia a dia mais dinâmico. Os professores são super qualificados e atenciosos, sempre preocupados em ajudar cada aluno a desenvolver confiança para falar inglês no dia a dia.
Stéphanie LEUTELLIER
3 weeks ago
People are so nice, friendly in speakup London. I stayed 4 weeks and every morning it was a pleasure to come to my english course. They are very professional and if a teacher is ill, he's imediatly recovered. They always do their best to make you feel well. I would entrust my children to them for courses eyes closed. Also, it's very well situated. Thanks a lot, hope I will find the job suitable for me!
