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Years in the UK and Your English Isn't Improving: How to Break the Plateau
NewGuides10 min read

Years in the UK and Your English Isn't Improving: How to Break the Plateau

You understand, you get by… and there you stalled. Why your English fossilised after years in the UK, 10 phrases to level up what you already say, and the 30-day plan to get unstuck.

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Working in London Without English: What Is Possible and What Is Not
Life in the UK10 min readJuly 26, 2026

Working in London Without English: What Is Possible and What Is Not

You can: which sectors hire with basic English and what the law actually requires. With the 10 phrases you need from day one and the plan to avoid plateauing for years.

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English for Job Interviews in the UK: Phrases That Actually Work
For Work9 min readJuly 26, 2026

English for Job Interviews in the UK: Phrases That Actually Work

STAR method, 10 essential phrases, and the 3 most common mistakes Spanish speakers make in UK interviews. No C1 needed: just prepared phrases and oral practice.

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How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking English (A Guide for Spanish Speakers in the UK)
Guides9 min readJuly 24, 2026

How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking English (A Guide for Spanish Speakers in the UK)

You understand English but freeze when speaking. It is not your level: it is 3 concrete causes with a fix. With 10 lifesaver phrases and the 2-minute method to practise without embarrassment.

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English for Going to the Doctor (GP) in the UK: the phrases they actually understand
Life in the UK9 min readMay 26, 2026

English for Going to the Doctor (GP) in the UK: the phrases they actually understand

Registering with a GP, booking, describing symptoms and understanding your doctor in the UK. How the NHS works step by step, with 17 real phrases and the British note no generic list includes.

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15 English Mistakes Spanish Speakers Make (And How to Fix Them)
Grammar9 min readMay 23, 2026

15 English Mistakes Spanish Speakers Make (And How to Fix Them)

"I have 30 years." "She don't know." "I am agree." If you've ever said something like this, you're not alone. This guide explains the 15 most common errors, why they happen, and how to fix them.

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English Levels: Complete CEFR Guide (A1 to C2)
Guides10 min readMay 23, 2026

English Levels: Complete CEFR Guide (A1 to C2)

Are you A2 or already B1? The definitive CEFR guide: what you can do at each level, how to find yours, and how to level up.

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How to Learn English in the UK as a Spanish Speaker — Practical Guide
UK Culture10 min readMay 19, 2026

How to Learn English in the UK as a Spanish Speaker — Practical Guide

Practical guide for Spanish speakers in the UK: free ESOL, academies, apps and immersion. Real options with pros and cons to progress fast.

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English for Working in the UK — Essential Vocabulary & Phrases
For Work10 min readMay 6, 2026

English for Working in the UK — Essential Vocabulary & Phrases

Essential English vocabulary and phrases for working in the UK: interviews, office, emails, and meetings. Practical guide for Spanish speakers with real examples.

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The 25 Most Common Phrasal Verbs (With Real Examples)
Vocabulary8 min readApril 29, 2026

The 25 Most Common Phrasal Verbs (With Real Examples)

Phrasal verbs are every Spanish speaker's nightmare. This guide covers the 25 most common ones organized by category, with real examples and clear translations.

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15 Most Dangerous English-Spanish False Friends (And How to Avoid Them)
Vocabulary7 min readApril 5, 2026

15 Most Dangerous English-Spanish False Friends (And How to Avoid Them)

"Embarazada" does not mean "embarrassed". "Carpet" is not a folder. This guide explains the 15 most dangerous English-Spanish false friends and why the Spanish-speaking brain confuses them.

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