Common English abbreviations explained
Do English abbreviations confuse you? You’re not alone! From abbreviations and slang words to colloquial and regional sayings, the English language has so much variation! Here’s your guide to what...
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9 secrets to successful university study
Taking your education to the next level? Adjusting to university study can be overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. Hira studied at INTO Queen’s University Belfast; she shares her tips...
How to conquer revision: the perfect study zone
With exams just around the corner, you may be plotting out a revision schedule to start cramming. Perhaps you started ages ago! Retaining all that information isn’t just about highlighters,...
5 ways to easily boost your English skills
You’ve taken the first big step to study abroad, but to make the most of your time you need to practice your English skills outside of lessons as much as possible....
9 of the best free apps for students
Technology is great – and it’s even better when it can help you to become a successful student! From organising your timetable to helping you find your way around, we’ve...
The best apps that every student needs
Got your keys? Check. Wallet? Check. Phone full of the best apps for students? Erm… no? No fear – we asked our friends at Student Beans to come up with a list...
How to get great grades while studying abroad
There’s so much to see and do while studying abroad that it can be all too easy to lose site of your studies! Lithuanian student Vytautas, who’s doing an MA...
Top tips for writing a great IELTS Task 1 essay
Swotting for your IELTS exam? Not sure if you’re prepping for Task 1 in the right way? We’ve asked INTO Manchester’s Diarmuid Fogharty to share his expert advice with you… Here are 5...
Weird British idioms – what do they mean?
Does this situation sound familiar to you? You’re chatting to a British person, feeling pretty confident about your language skills, when – bam! They use a phrase that makes no...
INTO Book Month: My favourite bookshop
Call us old-fashioned, but despite the ease of online ordering, we’re still fans of the classic bookshop-on-the-corner. So we asked some of our team to share their favourites… Empire Books...
