English Insights with Em

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What Is Blue Monday? British Culture, Vocabulary, and Everyday English

What is Blue Monday? This post explores the meaning of the term, where it came from, and how it fits into British culture, while introducing useful everyday English along the way.

Jan 194 min read

Illustration of a person looking thoughtfully out of a window on a winter day, with snow outside, reflecting at the start of the new year.

Start the New Year on the Right Foot: A British Idiom Explained

A festive trip to England, a useful British idiom about starting the year on the right foot, and a clear explanation of the difference between actually and currently.

Jan 54 min read

What Does Boxing Day Really Mean? British Christmas Traditions Explained

What is Boxing Day and how is it celebrated in the UK? This post explains the tradition, shares festive travel stories, and introduces useful English vocabulary and grammar for talking about future plans.

Dec 22, 20255 min read