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Perfect Cuppa English Masterclass bookings are now open! I am beyond excited to announce the launch of not just 1, but 2 exciting new masterclass events with limited places. Coming up first, Professional English Emails Masterclass, 2nd July: Perfect for international executives &...

18 Jun

2 new Masterclasses launched

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Masterclass, Online Meetings, Online Training, Professional Emails, Victoria Rennoldson, Virtual Training

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Perfect Cuppa English Masterclass bookings are now open! I am beyond excited to announce the launch of not just 1, but 2 exciting new masterclass events with limited places. Coming up first, Professional English Emails Masterclass, 2nd July: Perfect for international executives &...

Don’t miss out on new Webinars from Victoria Rennoldson of Perfect Cuppa English in June 2020. The last few have been fully booked with a waitlist, so do make sure to get your seat, if you are looking for ideas & tips to step...

09 Jun

Don’t miss new Language & Culture Webinars!

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British Culture, British Humour, English language, Online Meetings, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson, webinars

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Don’t miss out on new Webinars from Victoria Rennoldson of Perfect Cuppa English in June 2020. The last few have been fully booked with a waitlist, so do make sure to get your seat, if you are looking for ideas & tips to step...

A fascinating & inspiring day of talks & panels a few weeks ago at the Immigration Industry Association (IIA) annual conference. I was honoured to be part of their expert panel (pictured far right) on the topic of cultural training & supporting employees & their...

31 Mar

Immigration Industry Association conference

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British Culture, IIA, London Relocation, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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A fascinating & inspiring day of talks & panels a few weeks ago at the Immigration Industry Association (IIA) annual conference. I was honoured to be part of their expert panel (pictured far right) on the topic of cultural training & supporting employees & their...

We are all in a period of adjustment in this new world as we work out how life is now going to be now. Whether that’s coping with movement restrictions, potentially work being quieter than normal for some, and for others busier than ever,...

27 Mar

Recommendations: Online courses & services

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English course, English online, Online course, Online learning, Perfect Cuppa English

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We are all in a period of adjustment in this new world as we work out how life is now going to be now. Whether that’s coping with movement restrictions, potentially work being quieter than normal for some, and for others busier than ever,...

Happy 5th birthday to Perfect Cuppa! A huge thank you to all the trainers, clients, supporters & friends who have made the last five years possible. We couldn’t have done it without you. Despite all the challenges in the world right now, here’s to...

25 Mar

Happy Birthday Perfect Cuppa!

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British Culture, English online, Language course, Online course, Perfect Cuppa English, Victoria Rennoldson

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Happy 5th birthday to Perfect Cuppa! A huge thank you to all the trainers, clients, supporters & friends who have made the last five years possible. We couldn’t have done it without you. Despite all the challenges in the world right now, here’s to...

In these worrying times I wanted to reassure people that all our English language & British culture courses are still continuing fully online, if you’re currently learning, or looking for a new activity at this time to help you stay focused & positive. We...

17 Mar

Perfect Cuppa English online courses

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British Culture, English language, Language course, London Relocation, Online course

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In these worrying times I wanted to reassure people that all our English language & British culture courses are still continuing fully online, if you’re currently learning, or looking for a new activity at this time to help you stay focused & positive. We...

So much fun catching up recently with all the Perfect Cuppa English trainers over a perfect cuppa, of course! We shared ideas, discussed new areas & planned for the next year. Thank you to all of the trainers for all their hard work in...

13 Mar

The Perfect Cuppa English team

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

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So much fun catching up recently with all the Perfect Cuppa English trainers over a perfect cuppa, of course! We shared ideas, discussed new areas & planned for the next year. Thank you to all of the trainers for all their hard work in...

It was great to meet the Refresh Yrslf community last month when I went to give a talk exploring all things British culture! A great, interactive session with some excellent questions & experiences to share. Interested in British Culture training for yourself or your team?...

03 Mar

Talk: Refresh Yrslf

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British Culture, London Relocation, Perfect Cuppa English, Refresh Yrslf, Victoria Rennoldson

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It was great to meet the Refresh Yrslf community last month when I went to give a talk exploring all things British culture! A great, interactive session with some excellent questions & experiences to share. Interested in British Culture training for yourself or your team?...

18 Feb

Perfect Cuppa English: our training courses for you

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

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...