Essential tips for international students spending Christmas abroad
If you’ve spent a Christmas abroad before, you’ll know exactly what you’re in for. But if this is your first experience of a festive season overseas, you’ll probably find it all...
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Studying abroad helped me get into my dream university
Wondering how you can get into your dream university? Leno (Jiawei Xu) from China tells us how studying in the UK has helped him achieve his goal of studying at a world-renowned...
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...
Your guide to Irish slang
Irish slang – the complete guide. The team at INTO Queen’s University of Belfast know that it can be difficult to understand some common Irish slang phrases when you first arrive in Belfast. In...
How to pack when studying abroad
How to pack… with INTO. Studying abroad is an exciting adventure where you’ll learn so much not only in the classroom but about other cultures and about yourself too! However,...
Words of wisdom from an International Foundation class
We’ve recently been speaking to international students who have completed their foundation year so know exactly how daunting it can be. They’ve shared with us some words of wisdom to...
7 tips on speaking English like a local
Learning English outside of your lessons is a great way to develop your language skills. Rebecca, from the University of Exeter, has been teaching English to international students since 1981! She shares...
Easy Insider hacks for speaking London slang
Living in the UK capital, you’ll probably notice a distinct accent, and some strange words that you’ve never used before. Welcome to London slang! Here are some essential words and...
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....
