Do I need a UK visa to study English? ETA vs. study visa explained Not everyone who comes to London to study English needs a visa. In many cases, you only need a simpler, cheaper travel permit called the ETA. …
How to choose the right English course for you With so many types of English course available — general, exam preparation, online, in-person, intensive, part-time — it is easy to feel unsure where to start. The right course depends less …
Autumn in London: the best things to do Autumn is one of the best times of year to be in London. The summer crowds thin out, the parks turn gold and red, and the city fills up with festivals, markets …
Cambridge B2 First exam: what to expect The Cambridge B2 First (also known as FCE, or First Certificate in English) is one of the most widely recognised English qualifications in the world. It proves you can use everyday English confidently, …
Beautiful places to visit outside of London London is one of those cities where you could spend weeks exploring and still have plenty left to see. But if you’re staying in the capital for more than a few days, it’s …
5 Amazing weekend day-trips less than 1 hour from London Do you love London? We do too! 🥰 But sometimes, take a break from the busy streets. Did you know England’s most famous places are a short train ride away …
British Accents: Learn English Through Your Favourite TV Series One of the biggest surprises for students arriving at Time4London is discovering that “British English” isn’t just one accent. In fact, the UK has some of the highest linguistic diversity in …
The reality of corporate English: Phrases people actually use in Meetings Let’s be brutally honest: the English you learned in textbooks is rarely the English spoken in a real, fast-paced corporate meeting. If you want to navigate global business without …
Do the British Really Drink Tea at 5 PM? Debunking the Myths If you are planning to study at an English school in London, you probably have an image in your mind: British people stopping everything they are doing at …
English Conditionals: From Zero to Mixed Conditionals, often called “If-clauses,” are one of the most important parts of English grammar. They allow you to talk about facts, future possibilities, imaginary dreams, and even past regrets. At Time4London, we believe that …