Tu vs Usted: TÚ or not to TÚ? That IS the question!

Make the right decision on tú vs usted! Some Colombian people might feel uncomfortable with the ‘wrong’ pronoun when choosing tú vs...

Modal verbs: Can you feel the love tonight?

Could’ve, would’ve, should’ve, didn’t. Can you use modal verbs correctly, or might you make a mistake? Follow our guide and you should be...

English language: We’re going through changes

As English language changes, you want to be on the right side of his(or her)tory. The times they are a-changing. Is your English going in the...

Studying abroad: All abroad the study train!

Going to study in another country used to be a privilege only of the very rich in Colombia, but that’s not true anymore. Each year, more and more...

DeoxyriboNucleic Acid or just DNA: Acronyms in English language

We spell out our love letter to a variety of acronyms found in the English language. NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) is one of many acronyms used in...

Wrong use of Spanish language in the media: Don’t get me wrong

Spanish language in the media isn't always right. Photo: Elijah O'Donnell, Unsplash We all make mistakes when we’re learning, but some common...

Writing with class: A guide on how to write Spanish letters

Photo: Eli Juicy Jones, Flickr Spanish letters and emails remain quite formal compared to English, so we’ve put together a guide so you’re...

Instead of avoiding it, use translation tricks to improve your English

Photo: Romain Vignes, Unsplash If you’ve been told you should never translate when learning English, forget it…instead use your Spanish...

Opinion: What is ‘nea?’

What does it mean to be nea? Photo by Arjun Harindranath “¿Usted sí sabe qué es nea?” was the question that the famous paisa cyclist...

Study in Canada: Pathway to success

What are the most important things to consider if you want to study in Canada? Here at the London Language Institute, we’ve been working with...