Despite having moved back to California in 2015, the traditions of a British Christmas have stuck with me since my year living in London. Holiday customs vary all over the world, and the UK is no exception. Here are five of my favorite traditions I picked up while abroad that I love incorporating into my … More 5 British Christmas traditions you need in your life
In addition to learning spelling differences between British and American English, there are some other things that are helpful if you’re a first time pond-hopper. There are some obvious pronunciation differences between these two version of English that most people are already aware of, such as “aluminium” instead of “aluminum,” “herb” with an “h,” or the … More How to Pronounce British Place Names (without sounding like a git)
Because this is a never-ending learning experience… 1.) The British love fireworks. 2.) You say “sorry” for everything. Really, you apologize all the time. 3.) Christmas is a HUGE thing here. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t have Thanksgiving to celebrate. 4.) There is a difference between a bus and a coach. (A … More Things I’ve Learned Since Moving to London, Part II
I can’t recall the moment I made the decision to move abroad. It might sound cliche, but I just sort of knew that it was what I needed. I have spent lots of time abroad in the past, spending various summers in Spain and other countries on the continent. But the one thing I hadn’t … More Things I’ve Learned Since Moving to London
Ever since I decided that moving to England was a viable direction in which to take myself, I have been brushing up on various aspects of “being British.” While I recognize (recognise!) a lot of spelling differences and slang thanks to books and television, I am not familiar with using them. At the suggestion of my … More Learning Lingo
An American Astray 