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If you’ve ever been to the UK during November, you may have noticed that for one night only, the nation celebrates Bonfire Night by getting together to watch a dummy called Guy Fawkes burn on a blazing bonfire. ...

The English language is famous for not always making sense, and nowhere is this more evident than when it comes to plural nouns. Why does ‘hero’ become ‘heroes’ but ‘piano’ doesn’t become ‘pianoes’? It can be mind-boggling for those learning the language, which is why we’ve created a comprehensive guide on how to pluralize nouns, and the rules (or lack of) surrounding them....

There’s nothing better than the support and companionship of a good friend. However, when travelling or moving abroad where you don’t know anyone, making friends can be hard and it’s easy to feel lonely and homesick....

The English language is known for having some confusing spelling rules – which is why there are some words that we always seem to misspell! If you don’t want to rely on spellcheck for the rest of your life, memorize these frequently misspelled words and follow our tips on how to avoid misspelling them in the future. ...

What’s the best part of April and May? All of the public holidays of course! ...

To get a better understanding of what it takes to move ahead in a career and achieve the professional success you are looking for, we asked Caroline Woolff, Head of Recruitment, to share some insights from an employer’s perspective. ...