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British English has a reputation for politeness, understatement, and apologising far too much. And yet, quietly tucked into everyday conversation, there’s another layer of language that learners are often curious about but rarely taught properly: swearing.

Today’s blog explains the tone, context, humour, and cultural nuance of swearing in British English.

Improving your English in 2026 does not have to mean longer study sessions or complex routines. Sometimes the most powerful changes come from removing the habits that slow you down. This post takes an honest look at eight things that many learners do out of habit or guilt, and explains why letting go of them can make your English feel lighter, more fluent, and much more you.

Winter in Britain has a way of slowing us down and pulling us indoors. It is the perfect time to learn some cosy, practical phrasal verbs that English speakers genuinely use when the temperature drops. From wrapping up to snuggling up, here are the expressions you will hear all season long.