10 British slang expressions you will hear when visiting London
If you’re planning on visiting London this summer, you might just want to familiarise yourself with some British Slang expressions that are very commonly used by the British. They will be very useful particularly if you’re likely to be socialising with Londoners. 1. "Mind The Gap" This famous expression is always used on trains and the London Underground (Tube). The “gap” refers to the space, often wide, between the train and the platform. Be sure you take a big step whe
10 Shakespeare Quotes that you can use in Modern English
http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/shakespeare400-the-complete-walk-route-map-and-guide The English Language owes a huge debt of gratitude to William Shakespeare. Not only did he give us some of the world’s most memorable plays that have stood the test of time, he also enriched our language with a variety of wonderful English phrases. In fact, a lot of common, modern English phrases originally come from Shakespeare quotes. Whilst researching this blog post, I was very su
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10 Shakespeare Quotes that you can use in Modern English.
The English Language owes a huge debt of gratitude to William Shakespeare. Not only did he give us some of the world’s most memorable...
