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11 December 20243 mins read
10 Christmas Films to Get You in the Christmas Spirit
Get into the Christmas spirit with festive film recommendations from the Bell team. Perfect for practising English and enjoying the holidays!
Read more9 October 20243 mins read
Celebrating Black History Month: Inspiring Figures
Learn about some of the important Black people who helped shape British history.
Read more25 September 20243 mins read
10 Great Films to Improve Your English
Watching films is a fun and effective way to improve your English. We explore 10 great films that can help boost your language skills, whether you're at a beginner or at an advanced level.
Read more16 July 20242 mins read
Traditional British dishes you can make at home
Discover British flavours and improve your English with traditional recipes.
Read more21 March 20243 mins read
Unlocking British Slang
Explore the fun world of British slang with our simple guide.
Read more12 December 20233 mins read
British Christmas traditions explained
Discover the unique traditions of a British Christmas, from Christmas crackers to mince pies!
Read more2 November 20233 mins read
5 facts that show why English is such a valuable skill
Discover the power of English, and its unmatched role in our interconnected world.
Read more13 June 20236 mins read
Helping Bell students express their creativity
Alison Pledger, teacher at Bell Cambridge, shares her experience of designing and implementing the English through Creative Writing course, aiming to engage students and enhance their language skills in fun and unique ways.
Read more31 May 20233 mins read
Why is it TikTok, not TokTik?
Clare Henderson, teacher at Bell Cambridge, explorers the complex rules of English adjective order and 'ablaut reduction', exploring the hidden rhythms in everyday language.
Read more15 January 20212 mins read
“The world is your oyster”
Find out about the famous phrase "The world is your oyster", and learn about its history, how and when we use it in the English language.
Read more2 November 20202 mins read
The language of coronavirus: Is there a silver lining?
Has coronavirus affected our lives in even more ways than we think? Teachers Ken and Clare have been looking into a more positive impact of the pandemic.
Read more12 October 20204 mins read
Gradable and non-gradable adjectives
How much do you know about gradable and non-gradable adjectives? Learn more and test your knowledge with our interactive quiz.
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