In the UK, we really like talking about the weather. It's a great way to break the ice at the beginning of conversations or when there’s an awkward gap to fill. It’s the perfect small talk subject and can get you out of some tricky conversations or awkward silences! At this time of year, the weather is very changeable. Sometimes it's still snowing or icy, other times it feels like summer has arrived early. As a result, it's the perfect time to try out some new slang, idioms

Why learn from a list of words when you could learn by playing games? Today is Crossword Puzzle Day, so let's see how these puzzles can help you improve your English. Different countries have different styles of crossword grids (see this article on Wikipedia for more detail about this) and different clue systems. I can recommend doing British/South African grids, as these focus on full words and usually have clues based on the definition of the word. Why Crosswords are Help