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British fashion designers have always been known for their unique style & approach. I asked Adele Pearce, founder & designer of luxury scarves at Stole and Boa, to share her insights into key British designers, where to find the best of British style in London &...

19 Nov

British Style, Design & Shopping

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Adele Pearce, British design, British style, London Shopping, Perfect Cuppa English, Stole & Boa

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British fashion designers have always been known for their unique style & approach. I asked Adele Pearce, founder & designer of luxury scarves at Stole and Boa, to share her insights into key British designers, where to find the best of British style in London &...

Samar Shams, immigration legal expert & Partner at Spencer West, shares with us the latest insights on Brexit & implications for international people in the UK around this time: The government’s new policy paper on immigration after a no-deal Brexit seems to have been...

16 Sep

A no-deal Brexit guide for EEA families

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Brexit, Expat London, immigration, Samar Shams, Spencer West

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Samar Shams, immigration legal expert & Partner at Spencer West, shares with us the latest insights on Brexit & implications for international people in the UK around this time: The government’s new policy paper on immigration after a no-deal Brexit seems to have been...

Very pleased to share my latest article – a Q&A column which was published as the lead article in the FOCUS magazine, autumn edition. Read all the answers to common questions I get asked by my clients who’ve relocated to London, for example about the weather,...

09 Sep

Article: Dear Perfect Cuppa Q&A

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British Culture, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Life in the UK, Perfect Cuppa English, UK Q&A

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Very pleased to share my latest article – a Q&A column which was published as the lead article in the FOCUS magazine, autumn edition. Read all the answers to common questions I get asked by my clients who’ve relocated to London, for example about the weather,...

Have you recently moved to London with your family from overseas? Then you are very welcome to join a FREE coffee morning on 26th September which I’m co-hosting with Cigal Kaplan Interiors, Magus Education & Runneth London at 3 House Club, in St John’s...

09 Sep

‘Welcome to London’ Coffee Morning

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3 House Club, Cigal Kaplan, Magus Education, Perfect Cuppa English, Runneth London, St John's Wood

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Have you recently moved to London with your family from overseas? Then you are very welcome to join a FREE coffee morning on 26th September which I’m co-hosting with Cigal Kaplan Interiors, Magus Education & Runneth London at 3 House Club, in St John’s...

Summer is a key time for relocating families, and I’m sure you may know people who are moving to London at this time. So I asked Harriet Rowlands, an independent property search consultant, of No Place Like Home property finders to share her top...

04 Jun

Top Tips for Families Relocating to London

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Expat London, Expat Relocation London, Families Relocating London, Harriet Rowlands, No Place Like Home, Perfect Cuppa English

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Summer is a key time for relocating families, and I’m sure you may know people who are moving to London at this time. So I asked Harriet Rowlands, an independent property search consultant, of No Place Like Home property finders to share her top...

We all know it doesn’t get more English than an afternoon tea & a lot is written about this very English tradition with countless guides about where to go in London to experience the best. So, in celebration of National Tea Day 2019 &...

17 Apr

Perfect Cuppa’s favourite English Afternoon teas

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British Culture, English Afternoon Tea, Expat London, National Tea Day, Perfect Cuppa English, The English Cream Tea Company

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We all know it doesn’t get more English than an afternoon tea & a lot is written about this very English tradition with countless guides about where to go in London to experience the best. So, in celebration of National Tea Day 2019 &...

Perfect Cuppa English is proud to be a partner with ExpatSolutions London We help expats and their partners and families to successfully settle in London and the UK. Working with expats at leading organisations across a range of...

22 Mar

New: ExpatSolutions London

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Cigal Kaplan, Expat London, ExpatSolutions London, Magus Education, Perfect Cuppa English, Runneth London

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Perfect Cuppa English is proud to be a partner with ExpatSolutions London We help expats and their partners and families to successfully settle in London and the UK. Working with expats at leading organisations across a range of...

I’m excited to announce I am co-hosting an expert event on 28th March about Brexit, specifically for EU Nationals living in London. Of course no one knows what will happen next in this Brexit process as there has been a lot of confusion, but...

21 Mar

Brexit Expert Event: 28th Mar, book now!

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3 House Club, Brexit, Cigal Kaplan, Currencies Direct, Expat London, Magus Education, Perfect Cuppa English, Runneth London, Samar Shams, Spencer West

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I’m excited to announce I am co-hosting an expert event on 28th March about Brexit, specifically for EU Nationals living in London. Of course no one knows what will happen next in this Brexit process as there has been a lot of confusion, but...

If you are already learning with Perfect Cuppa, you’ll know the difference our trainers make. Our select team work with me to deliver your English & Culture courses across London & even across the world, via Skype. The team is high-calibre, highly qualified &...

13 Mar

Meet the Perfect Cuppa team: Simon

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English, Speak better English

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If you are already learning with Perfect Cuppa, you’ll know the difference our trainers make. Our select team work with me to deliver your English & Culture courses across London & even across the world, via Skype. The team is high-calibre, highly qualified &...

Raining cats & dogs? Mad as a hatter? In a pickle? What do all these English idioms & expressions mean & where do they come from? Even advanced & native speakers of English find idioms a challenge, and they can differ across the English-speaking...

13 Mar

Article: English Idioms & Expressions

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English Idioms, English language, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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Raining cats & dogs? Mad as a hatter? In a pickle? What do all these English idioms & expressions mean & where do they come from? Even advanced & native speakers of English find idioms a challenge, and they can differ across the English-speaking...

The last few months were filled with exciting events as Victoria Rennoldson, Founder & Director of Perfect Cuppa English, gave talks on British language & cultural themes to the Londres Accueil French community, the very international membership of the Hampstead Women’s Club, the FOCUS expat...

13 Mar

Events for London’s international community

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Facebook London HQ, FOCUS Community, Hampstead Women's Club, Londres Accueil, Victoria Rennoldson

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The last few months were filled with exciting events as Victoria Rennoldson, Founder & Director of Perfect Cuppa English, gave talks on British language & cultural themes to the Londres Accueil French community, the very international membership of the Hampstead Women’s Club, the FOCUS expat...

I was recently published as the lead article in the Christmas special magazine for FOCUS expat community, sharing my insights & ideas for modern British Christmas traditions. Read my top tips here & hope you enjoy trying them out! Wishing everybody a very happy festive season!...

23 Nov

Article: Modern British Christmas Traditions

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British Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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I was recently published as the lead article in the Christmas special magazine for FOCUS expat community, sharing my insights & ideas for modern British Christmas traditions. Read my top tips here & hope you enjoy trying them out! Wishing everybody a very happy festive season!...

World Teachers Day is on 5th October 2018, and I am very proud of the trainers we have here in our team at Perfect Cuppa English. I work hard to choose the best trainers for our small, select team, which works together with me...

04 Oct

Celebrating World Teachers Day: 5th Oct 18

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English

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World Teachers Day is on 5th October 2018, and I am very proud of the trainers we have here in our team at Perfect Cuppa English. I work hard to choose the best trainers for our small, select team, which works together with me...

Continuing the theme for World Teachers Day on 5th October 2018, I am introducing Marion to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses. This team is high-calibre, highly qualified &...

04 Oct

Meet the Perfect Cuppa team: Introducing Marion

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British Culture, English language, Perfect Cuppa English, Speak better English

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Continuing the theme for World Teachers Day on 5th October 2018, I am introducing Marion to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses. This team is high-calibre, highly qualified &...

The British are crazy about their dogs & there are quite a few British dog idioms, so here’s Perfect Cuppa’s guide to some you might hear: Puppy love You might remember this as the famous hit written by Paul Anka in 1960. According...

04 Oct

Guide to English dog idioms

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British Culture, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English

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The British are crazy about their dogs & there are quite a few British dog idioms, so here’s Perfect Cuppa’s guide to some you might hear: Puppy love You might remember this as the famous hit written by Paul Anka in 1960. According...

College is not just for kids. If you’re ready to go back to school, this city is a great place to learn, being full of museums, libraries and galleries to help with your research. From sociology and politics to mathematics and media, there are...

04 Oct

Invest in your learning: taking a course in London

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English language, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English, Speak better English

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College is not just for kids. If you’re ready to go back to school, this city is a great place to learn, being full of museums, libraries and galleries to help with your research. From sociology and politics to mathematics and media, there are...

The Perfect Cuppa English team have been expanding! This month for World Teachers Day on 5th October 2018, I am introducing Kate to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses....

04 Oct

Meet the Perfect Cuppa team: Introducing Kate

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British Culture, English language, Perfect Cuppa English, Speak better English

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The Perfect Cuppa English team have been expanding! This month for World Teachers Day on 5th October 2018, I am introducing Kate to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses....

3 British social puzzles we foreigners take time to crack Diana Voxerbrant is a straight talking Swede with a passionate Polish heart, and a proud multinational Londoner. She’s a writer at The Story Desk and runs Sultan Decorators in Muswell Hill. Follow her on...

24 Jul

Interview: British social puzzles

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British Culture, Diana Voxerbrant, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English, The Story Desk, Victoria Rennoldson

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3 British social puzzles we foreigners take time to crack Diana Voxerbrant is a straight talking Swede with a passionate Polish heart, and a proud multinational Londoner. She’s a writer at The Story Desk and runs Sultan Decorators in Muswell Hill. Follow her on...

British, English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish? I’m often asked what the difference is between English & British identity, and why such a small country has so many individual identities, languages, dialects & accents. So, what are these identities and why does it matter? Find out in...

28 Jun

Article: Nationality & Identity in the UK

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British Culture, English, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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British, English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish? I’m often asked what the difference is between English & British identity, and why such a small country has so many individual identities, languages, dialects & accents. So, what are these identities and why does it matter? Find out in...

I was very pleased to be featured in an interview with Runneth London, where you can find out why & how I set up Perfect Cuppa English, and how I live my day with family & life commitments. Hope you enjoy learning more about me...

26 Jun

Interview with Founder, Victoria Rennoldson

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Entrepreneur, Interview, Perfect Cuppa English, Runneth London, Victoria Rennoldson

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I was very pleased to be featured in an interview with Runneth London, where you can find out why & how I set up Perfect Cuppa English, and how I live my day with family & life commitments. Hope you enjoy learning more about me...

It was great fun last week to host with family club 3 House Club & local community hub NW8-mums.com our latest welcome morning for new people arriving into the North London area. This event was even bigger & better than last time, and we were joined by a...

26 Jun

Welcome Morning: great event!

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3 House Club, Discover London, Expat London, NW8 Mums, Perfect Cuppa English, St John's Wood

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It was great fun last week to host with family club 3 House Club & local community hub NW8-mums.com our latest welcome morning for new people arriving into the North London area. This event was even bigger & better than last time, and we were joined by a...

If you have any expat friends moving to North London soon, who would like to meet new friends, find out what’s happening locally for families, plus answer questions about the English, then this FREE coffee morning is the place to be! Would you like...

30 Apr

New Talk June: Welcome to the area coffee morning

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3 House Club, British Culture, English language, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English, St John's Wood

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If you have any expat friends moving to North London soon, who would like to meet new friends, find out what’s happening locally for families, plus answer questions about the English, then this FREE coffee morning is the place to be! Would you like...

Last month I had an article published with my insights into British English as a language and how I feel it differs from other types of international English, whether in everyday or business situations. Specifically, I wrote about the way British people can sometimes...

30 Apr

Article: Decoding British English

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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Last month I had an article published with my insights into British English as a language and how I feel it differs from other types of international English, whether in everyday or business situations. Specifically, I wrote about the way British people can sometimes...

Perfect Cuppa English has been out & about quite a bit the last few months with 2 talks for Focus, the expat community group. In February I was talking about Understanding the Brits where I shared my insights into the British people, why they...

30 Apr

Talks: Understanding the Brits & Exploring like a Londoner

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British Culture, Discover London, English language, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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Perfect Cuppa English has been out & about quite a bit the last few months with 2 talks for Focus, the expat community group. In February I was talking about Understanding the Brits where I shared my insights into the British people, why they...

Continuing our series, we hear from Pascale from Paris, France about her surprises when she moved to the UK. If you’re living in the UK, or have lived here previously, what was your image of the UK before you came? Did you experience any surprises...

25 Apr

Interview: British Cultural Surprises from France

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British Culture, Expat London, Expat Relocation London, Perfect Cuppa English, Spring

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Continuing our series, we hear from Pascale from Paris, France about her surprises when she moved to the UK. If you’re living in the UK, or have lived here previously, what was your image of the UK before you came? Did you experience any surprises...

If you’re living in the UK, or have lived here previously, what was your image of the UK before you came? Did you experience any surprises about the reality of British life, people or culture? Momoko from Japan, one of my clients, shares here her...

22 Mar

Interview: British Cultural Surprises from Japan

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British Culture, Expat London, Expat Relocation London, Perfect Cuppa English

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If you’re living in the UK, or have lived here previously, what was your image of the UK before you came? Did you experience any surprises about the reality of British life, people or culture? Momoko from Japan, one of my clients, shares here her...

Following on in the series, this month I am introducing Huw to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses. This team is high-calibre, highly qualified & professional and we love...

14 Feb

Meet the Perfect Cuppa English® team: Introducing Huw

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Huw Pritchard, Perfect Cuppa English

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Following on in the series, this month I am introducing Huw to you, one of the English trainers in our small, select team working with me to deliver your English & Culture courses. This team is high-calibre, highly qualified & professional and we love...

Very excited to be featured recently on Mums in the wood with my article about British communication styles in business. Hope you find it interesting & useful!

14 Feb

Article: British Business Communication

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Mums in the Wood, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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Very excited to be featured recently on Mums in the wood with my article about British communication styles in business. Hope you find it interesting & useful!

Thank you for all your support for Perfect Cuppa English®! I am very excited to announce that our courses have become so popular in the last year, that we have now have a small, select team working with me to deliver your English &...

29 Jan

Meet the Perfect Cuppa English® team: Introducing Michael

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Michael Brooman, Perfect Cuppa English

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Thank you for all your support for Perfect Cuppa English®! I am very excited to announce that our courses have become so popular in the last year, that we have now have a small, select team working with me to deliver your English &...

KBE? OBE? CBE? What do these honours mean & how do you receive one? Very pleased for my article to be featured in the “Best of Britain” section in the latest edition of FOCUS, the magazine for expats, writing all about the New Year’s...

17 Jan

Article: New Year’s Honours List for FOCUS expat magazine

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British Culture, Expat London, FOCUS, Perfect Cuppa English, Royal Family, Victoria Rennoldson

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KBE? OBE? CBE? What do these honours mean & how do you receive one? Very pleased for my article to be featured in the “Best of Britain” section in the latest edition of FOCUS, the magazine for expats, writing all about the New Year’s...

I had a very interesting evening a few months ago at Northbridge House School, where I spoke at their parents’ social evening about British Language & Culture, and explained how to interpret certain situations and phrases with British people. Thank you to the friends...

16 Jan

Talk: Translating British people & language, Northbridge House School

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British Culture, English language, Expat London, Northbridge House School, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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I had a very interesting evening a few months ago at Northbridge House School, where I spoke at their parents’ social evening about British Language & Culture, and explained how to interpret certain situations and phrases with British people. Thank you to the friends...

It was great fun a few months ago to be at 3 House Club as a partner with The Little PA, FOCUS, KidSitter, NW8-mums.com & Magus Education talking about how to settle into life in London as a expat. Met some really lovely people,...

16 Jan

Welcome Expat event: a great success!

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3 House Club, Discover London, Expat London, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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It was great fun a few months ago to be at 3 House Club as a partner with The Little PA, FOCUS, KidSitter, NW8-mums.com & Magus Education talking about how to settle into life in London as a expat. Met some really lovely people,...

Article & Seminar: The British Royal Family & Decoding British English In September, I was very pleased to have my article featured about the British Royal Family in the magazine for FOCUS, a community run by expats who support expats moving to the UK....

15 Jan

Article & Seminar for FOCUS, the expat community

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British Culture, British English, Expat London, FOCUS Community, Perfect Cuppa English, The Queen, Victoria Rennoldson

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Article & Seminar: The British Royal Family & Decoding British English In September, I was very pleased to have my article featured about the British Royal Family in the magazine for FOCUS, a community run by expats who support expats moving to the UK....

Do you know anybody who has recently arrived in the last few months as an expat in London? I am very excited to be involved with this welcome morning for expat families that have just arrived in the area on 21st September 2017, 10.30am....

30 Aug

Talk: Welcome Expat Morning 21st Sept

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3 House Club, Discover London, Expat London, London Orientation, Perfect Cuppa, St John's Wood

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Do you know anybody who has recently arrived in the last few months as an expat in London? I am very excited to be involved with this welcome morning for expat families that have just arrived in the area on 21st September 2017, 10.30am....

Hampstead the Movie is coming! And so is Hampstead the Walk! The film is released on Friday 23rd June but have you heard about the walk next Monday 26th? Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems – next Mon 26th Jun 10.30 Poets, pubs, artists & a fashionable...

19 Jun

Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems 26th June

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ExpatLondon, Hampstead, HampsteadMovie, HampsteadtheWalk, MumsintheWood

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Hampstead the Movie is coming! And so is Hampstead the Walk! The film is released on Friday 23rd June but have you heard about the walk next Monday 26th? Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems – next Mon 26th Jun 10.30 Poets, pubs, artists & a fashionable...

My next Perfect Cuppa English Talk: Tuesday, 13th June, 9.30am at 3 House Club It’s almost summer and time to get out of London and start exploring the UK some more! But where do the British enjoy going for their holidays and mini breaks?...

05 Jun

Talk: British Holiday Hot Spots

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3 House Club, British Holidays, British Summer, Expat London, St John's Wood, Talk

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My next Perfect Cuppa English Talk: Tuesday, 13th June, 9.30am at 3 House Club It’s almost summer and time to get out of London and start exploring the UK some more! But where do the British enjoy going for their holidays and mini breaks?...

We have a General Election here in the UK on 8th June & I am being asked many questions at the moment about our electoral system, the parties & what might happen, especially in relation to Brexit. So I am very pleased to share...

17 May

Interview with Liberal Democrat candidate, Elaine Bagshaw

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British Politics, Elaine Bagshaw, Expat London, General Election 2017, Lib Dems, Liberal Democrats

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We have a General Election here in the UK on 8th June & I am being asked many questions at the moment about our electoral system, the parties & what might happen, especially in relation to Brexit. So I am very pleased to share...

Walk: St John’s Wood Hidden Gems, Monday 22nd May, 10.30am Assassins, spies, aristocrats, soldiers and an architect’s paradise! This walk is back by popular demand, so come and discover St. John’s Wood’s secrets and fascinating history with my next Perfect Cuppa English walk for...

09 May

Walk: St John’s Wood Hidden Gems

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Expat London, Local Walk, Mums in the Wood, Perfect Cuppa, St John's Wood, Walks around St John's Wood

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Walk: St John’s Wood Hidden Gems, Monday 22nd May, 10.30am Assassins, spies, aristocrats, soldiers and an architect’s paradise! This walk is back by popular demand, so come and discover St. John’s Wood’s secrets and fascinating history with my next Perfect Cuppa English walk for...

Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems- historical secrets & stories Wednesday 3rd May, 10am The sun is coming out and the weather is getting warmer! So let’s go explore Hampstead’s historical secrets and stories! Poets, pubs, artists & a fashionable spa resort- come and discover Hampstead’s...

24 Apr

Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems

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Expat London, Hampstead, London walk, Mums in the Wood, NW3 Walk, Perfect Cuppa, Spring

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Walk: Hampstead Hidden Gems- historical secrets & stories Wednesday 3rd May, 10am The sun is coming out and the weather is getting warmer! So let’s go explore Hampstead’s historical secrets and stories! Poets, pubs, artists & a fashionable spa resort- come and discover Hampstead’s...

Charlotte Ellis, co-founder of Vela Flowers, is our guest blogger this month. She runs an online British Florist, where you can order the best seasonal flowers via post very quickly & simply. Here she shares her tips on British flowers inspired by the English countryside, and...

19 Apr

Guest Blog: Blooming Wonderful Spring Time

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British Flowers, Charlotte Ellis, English countryside, Spring, UK day trips, Vela Flowers

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Charlotte Ellis, co-founder of Vela Flowers, is our guest blogger this month. She runs an online British Florist, where you can order the best seasonal flowers via post very quickly & simply. Here she shares her tips on British flowers inspired by the English countryside, and...

So “Article 50 Day” is today, Wednesday 29th March 2017. After everything seemed to go so quiet at the end of 2016, it now seems we are finally facing the reality of leaving the EU. The mood is quite dark, and I have seen...

29 Mar

Article 50 Day: I am British, a Londoner AND European

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Article 50 Day, Brexit, Expat London, London is Open, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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So “Article 50 Day” is today, Wednesday 29th March 2017. After everything seemed to go so quiet at the end of 2016, it now seems we are finally facing the reality of leaving the EU. The mood is quite dark, and I have seen...

Kath Sloggett, founder of Runneth London , is our guest blogger this month. Kath is a career coach and she regularly helps people return to work after a career break. In this article, Kath shares her expert tips on how to stay up-to-date during...

16 Mar

Guest Blog: How to Stay Up-To-Date During a Career Break

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Career Break, Career Re-entry, Expat partner, Kath Sloggett, Relocation, Runneth London

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Kath Sloggett, founder of Runneth London , is our guest blogger this month. Kath is a career coach and she regularly helps people return to work after a career break. In this article, Kath shares her expert tips on how to stay up-to-date during...

14th March, 9.30am, hosted by 3 House Club Come explore Primrose Hill! Discover beautiful Primrose Hill with its boutique shops, relaxed cafes and interesting back streets with stories of famous writers & revolutionaries, in this 1.5 hour walk with Victoria Rennoldson of Perfect Cuppa English. Victoria...

02 Mar

Walk: Discover Primrose Hill

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3 House Club, Discover London, Primrose Hill, Spring, Walk

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14th March, 9.30am, hosted by 3 House Club Come explore Primrose Hill! Discover beautiful Primrose Hill with its boutique shops, relaxed cafes and interesting back streets with stories of famous writers & revolutionaries, in this 1.5 hour walk with Victoria Rennoldson of Perfect Cuppa English. Victoria...

Very excited to share my next talk, a joint event with Eclectic Minds, hosted by Mums in the wood, Wednesday 1st March, 10.45am. Moved recently to the UK? Found it hard to get settled and feel at home quickly? Surprised & confused by how your experiences...

20 Feb

Talk: A Place Like Home

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British Culture, Eclectic Minds, Expat London, London Is Home, Mums in the Wood, St John's Wood, Talk

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Very excited to share my next talk, a joint event with Eclectic Minds, hosted by Mums in the wood, Wednesday 1st March, 10.45am. Moved recently to the UK? Found it hard to get settled and feel at home quickly? Surprised & confused by how your experiences...

I was recently interviewed by Entreprenursery for their Founder series of interviews with working parents and entrepreneurs. We chatted about why and how I launched Perfect Cuppa English, my top tips for fellow entrepreneurs and what motivates me. Entreprenursery is a new concept in...

13 Feb

Interview: How Perfect Cuppa English was launched

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British Culture, English language, Entreprenursery, Perfect Cuppa, UK

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I was recently interviewed by Entreprenursery for their Founder series of interviews with working parents and entrepreneurs. We chatted about why and how I launched Perfect Cuppa English, my top tips for fellow entrepreneurs and what motivates me. Entreprenursery is a new concept in...

Love pancakes? Want to try British ways of eating them? Come to my next talk to learn more about the traditions of British Pancake Day (otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday & celebrated on 28th February this year), how to cook & prepare the perfect...

30 Jan

Getting Ready for Pancake Day, a talk with Perfect Cuppa English

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3 House Club, Nutella, Pancake Day, St John's Wood

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Love pancakes? Want to try British ways of eating them? Come to my next talk to learn more about the traditions of British Pancake Day (otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday & celebrated on 28th February this year), how to cook & prepare the perfect...

Noémie Jean, founder of Eclectic Minds, is our guest blogger this month and writes in this article about how to feel at home and settled as an international person in the UK. After living in the UK for 14 years and having taught many...

01 Dec

Guest Blog: Curiouser & curiouser, French living in London- Noémie Jean

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British Culture, Eclectic Minds, Expat London, expats, French in the UK, Noemie Jean

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Noémie Jean, founder of Eclectic Minds, is our guest blogger this month and writes in this article about how to feel at home and settled as an international person in the UK. After living in the UK for 14 years and having taught many...

Learn more about British customs, traditional food & drink plus where to go in London to enjoy the special Christmas atmosphere, in my next talk for 3 House Club, on Tuesday 29th Nov, 9.30am. Tickets £10 including a hot drink. To book your place: http://www.3houseclub.com/events-for-families-in-stjohnswood-maidavale-primrosehill/british-christmas-traditions-talk-with-perfect-cuppa-english-tuesday-29th-november-930am

08 Nov

British Christmas Traditions Talk, 29th Nov

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3 House Club, British Christmas, Christmas Traditions, Talk

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Learn more about British customs, traditional food & drink plus where to go in London to enjoy the special Christmas atmosphere, in my next talk for 3 House Club, on Tuesday 29th Nov, 9.30am. Tickets £10 including a hot drink. To book your place: http://www.3houseclub.com/events-for-families-in-stjohnswood-maidavale-primrosehill/british-christmas-traditions-talk-with-perfect-cuppa-english-tuesday-29th-november-930am

Exploring Hampstead Walk with Perfect Cuppa English & 3 House Club! Tuesday 18th October, 9.30am Come explore Hampstead! Autumn in Hampstead is truly beautiful, so discover my favourite cultural spots, quiet back streets with independent shops and delicious cafes in this 1.5 hour walk. I...

10 Oct

Exploring Hampstead Walk with 3 House Club

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3 House Club, Autumn, Discover London, Hampstead, London walk

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Exploring Hampstead Walk with Perfect Cuppa English & 3 House Club! Tuesday 18th October, 9.30am Come explore Hampstead! Autumn in Hampstead is truly beautiful, so discover my favourite cultural spots, quiet back streets with independent shops and delicious cafes in this 1.5 hour walk. I...

Wednesday 5th October, 10.45am, West Hampstead, with Mums in the Wood Expect a delicious, home-baked British tea menu, full of traditional sweet treats, plus an interesting insight into the history and customs of tea drinking & the afternoon tea tradition in the UK. £25...

26 Sep

British tea traditions, a home-baked tasting menu & talk

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British tea, British Traditions, English culture, Mums in the Wood, Perfect Cuppa

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Wednesday 5th October, 10.45am, West Hampstead, with Mums in the Wood Expect a delicious, home-baked British tea menu, full of traditional sweet treats, plus an interesting insight into the history and customs of tea drinking & the afternoon tea tradition in the UK. £25...

Tuesday 13th September at 9.30am, 3 House Club Discover the countries, people and the regions of the UK in my next talk. Find out where best to visit in the UK, what to see and do this Autumn in London with the family. Great...

06 Sep

An Introduction to the UK & London

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3 House Club, expats, London, St John's Wood, UK

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Tuesday 13th September at 9.30am, 3 House Club Discover the countries, people and the regions of the UK in my next talk. Find out where best to visit in the UK, what to see and do this Autumn in London with the family. Great...

Come join us for a “Hidden Gems” Walk with Mums in the Wood- historical secrets of St. John’s Wood, 22nd June, 10.30am Assassins, spies, aristocrats, soldiers and an architect’s paradise! Come and discover St. John’s Wood’s secrets and fascinating history with my next walk...

15 Jun

“Hidden Gems” walk- historical secrets of St. John’s Wood, 22nd June

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Mums in the Wood, NW8 Walks, St John's Wood, Walks around St John's Wood

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Come join us for a “Hidden Gems” Walk with Mums in the Wood- historical secrets of St. John’s Wood, 22nd June, 10.30am Assassins, spies, aristocrats, soldiers and an architect’s paradise! Come and discover St. John’s Wood’s secrets and fascinating history with my next walk...

Last week saw the Queen celebrating a very special 90th birthday with the traditional Trooping the Colour and Fly-past of the Royal Air Force over Buckingham Palace on Saturday 11th June. Did you know the Queen has 2 birthdays and was actually born on...

14 Jun

Queen Elizabeth II – a royal afternoon tea and talk

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90th Birthday, English Afternoon Tea, English culture, Royal Family, The Queen

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Last week saw the Queen celebrating a very special 90th birthday with the traditional Trooping the Colour and Fly-past of the Royal Air Force over Buckingham Palace on Saturday 11th June. Did you know the Queen has 2 birthdays and was actually born on...

Hooray the sun is out and spring is here! Join my next Perfect Cuppa English walk around St. John’s Wood on 17th May for 3 House Club! How well do you know the local area? Discover beautiful back streets, local independent shops and cafes,...

09 May

St John’s Wood Walk: 17th May 2016

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3 Hosue Club, London walk, Spring, St John's Wood

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Hooray the sun is out and spring is here! Join my next Perfect Cuppa English walk around St. John’s Wood on 17th May for 3 House Club! How well do you know the local area? Discover beautiful back streets, local independent shops and cafes,...

Last month was National Tea Day, and I celebrated by finding out more about my favourite drink at the oldest British tea house, Twinings. This fascinating shop, museum and tasting school is really worth a visit at 216 Strand. Find out my top 5...

05 May

Tea tips from the professionals, Twinings

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216 Strand, 90th Birthday, British tea, Earl Grey, The Queen, Twinings

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Last month was National Tea Day, and I celebrated by finding out more about my favourite drink at the oldest British tea house, Twinings. This fascinating shop, museum and tasting school is really worth a visit at 216 Strand. Find out my top 5...

Very excited and pleased to be featured on Mums in the Wood with my blog about Modern British Etiquette! Why do the British say and behave in certain ways? Read on to find out more… http://mumsinthewood.com/guest-articles/modern-british-etiquette-real-life-victoria-rennoldson-founder-perfect-cuppa-english/

03 May

Blog: A modern British etiquette for real life

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being British, British weather, English culture, Pavement Etiquette, Queueing, Transport etiquette, Weather talk

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Very excited and pleased to be featured on Mums in the Wood with my blog about Modern British Etiquette! Why do the British say and behave in certain ways? Read on to find out more… http://mumsinthewood.com/guest-articles/modern-british-etiquette-real-life-victoria-rennoldson-founder-perfect-cuppa-english/

Would you like to improve your English and speak more confidently? Learn more about English culture? Have a cup of tea and come for a chat! Our small, friendly English conversation meet up is starting soon at The Yard @ Gracelands. 1st meet up...

04 Apr

NEW English Conversation meet up at The Yard @ Gracelands, Kensal Rise

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English culture, English language, English practice, Kensal Rise, Speak better English, The Yard @ Gracelands

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Would you like to improve your English and speak more confidently? Learn more about English culture? Have a cup of tea and come for a chat! Our small, friendly English conversation meet up is starting soon at The Yard @ Gracelands. 1st meet up...

Modern British etiquette for real life Wednesday, 2nd March, 10.30am, Richoux café, Circus Road Confused by how the British say one thing, but actually mean something else? Why are we so obsessed with talking about the weather? Why is everybody always saying “sorry” to each other? Learn...

29 Feb

English culture talk: Modern British Etiquette

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Modern British etiquette for real life Wednesday, 2nd March, 10.30am, Richoux café, Circus Road Confused by how the British say one thing, but actually mean something else? Why are we so obsessed with talking about the weather? Why is everybody always saying “sorry” to each other? Learn...

Our small, friendly English conversation group is back at 3 House Club! Would you like to improve your English and speak more confidently? Learn more about English culture? Have a cup of tea and come for a chat! We meet Tuesdays, 9.30 – 10.30am for...

15 Feb

English Conversation and Culture meet up

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Our small, friendly English conversation group is back at 3 House Club! Would you like to improve your English and speak more confidently? Learn more about English culture? Have a cup of tea and come for a chat! We meet Tuesdays, 9.30 – 10.30am for...

English Culture Talk at 3 House Club, St John’s Wood. Learn more about how we celebrate Pancake Day, Mother’s Day & Easter traditionally in the UK. Plus come along and try some pancakes and traditional fillings! 9th February, 9:30am with Perfect Cuppa English. The...

02 Feb

English Culture Talk at 3 House Club: Pancake Day traditions

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English Culture Talk at 3 House Club, St John’s Wood. Learn more about how we celebrate Pancake Day, Mother’s Day & Easter traditionally in the UK. Plus come along and try some pancakes and traditional fillings! 9th February, 9:30am with Perfect Cuppa English. The...

A perfect cup of tea, prepared the English way: it’s actually quite a hard thing to find, especially if you’re new to living in the area! Here are my real Londoner’s tips about where to enjoy a very English tradition in St John’s Wood,...

27 Jan

St John’s Wood Perfect Cuppas

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A perfect cup of tea, prepared the English way: it’s actually quite a hard thing to find, especially if you’re new to living in the area! Here are my real Londoner’s tips about where to enjoy a very English tradition in St John’s Wood,...

Looking for something to do locally with the children? Avoiding cold and wet playgrounds? Here’s some inspiration with my ideas about what to do and where to go! http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/indoorfamilyfun

27 Nov

Indoor fun with children

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Looking for something to do locally with the children? Avoiding cold and wet playgrounds? Here’s some inspiration with my ideas about what to do and where to go! http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/indoorfamilyfun

A local insider’s guide to the perfect cup of tea in Hampstead with the family: discover the best places to go: http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/perfect-cuppa-with-kids

18 Nov

Perfect Cuppas in Hampstead

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A local insider’s guide to the perfect cup of tea in Hampstead with the family: discover the best places to go: http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/perfect-cuppa-with-kids

I was very excited to be featured recently in an interview on local website and facebook site, Hampstead Mums. Find out more about me and my business here http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/perfectcuppaenglish

18 Nov

Interview with Hampstead Mums

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I was very excited to be featured recently in an interview on local website and facebook site, Hampstead Mums. Find out more about me and my business here http://www.hampsteadmums.com/blog/perfectcuppaenglish