Last time we shared about how to immediately improve our writing by reducing the number of mistakes we might make. But we may not want to stop at writing correctly - we may also want to write in a lively and expressive way; to use new vocabulary, new expressions - and to truly speak our minds in English. In this issue, we will introduce some helpful habits to strengthen our writing skills, as well as the scope of vocabulary and topics at our disposal.

Among different English language skills, writing may be the one skill that takes the longest time to perfect. After all, it is easier to miss pronunciation and grammar errors in conversations, but spelling or grammar mistakes tend to really stand out when people spot them in emails and documents.

This leaves some of us a dilemma: we may feel that our writings are error-ridden, but we also cannot afford to wait till our writing is perfect before applying for jobs or making inquiries in writing. So in this issue we have decided to share some tips on how to immediately improve our writing.

Reading is like the cornerstone of our English language skills. If your reading skill gets better, it is likely that your writing skills will improve, and your vocabulary and conversation topics in your spoken English will also expand. But one can only improve one’s reading skills by reading a lot. So, what are the fun (and free) ways for us to read more? Let’s have a look at them now!

In this article, let’s continue with the sharing, and talk about how to practise our listening skills, some strategies, and what free resources are available, for the more advanced English learners among us! Let’s go!

Any language student will tell you that, in order to learn to listen well, you have to listen a lot first. In this sense, practising one’s English listening skills in the UK is very easy, as one can hear English being spoken everywhere.

Here we will introduce some interesting resources and ways to practise speaking in English. The goal of this series? That no one will feel like they are performing an additional chore when practising English. Better still, hopefully no one will quite remember that they are practising English when they are doing these activities!

English is a very essential skill for people living in the UK. But for foreign speakers, it is also a skill that will take some time to acquire and to hone. Fortunately, for the eager English learners, there are many free or cheap resources easily accessible!

No matter how good your English is, communicating in the UK can still be a daunting prospect. After all, no amount of grammar exercises and oral practices can prepare us for variations in the regional accents and the English colloquial. But, even though it was not covered at school, we can still prepare ourselves in other fun and free ways.

Gardening is a popular hobby for many Brits. On a sunny weekend, you may see your neighbours busy gardening, weeding, pruning and so on. Are you already one of these busy bees, or are you still a bit of a novice when it comes to taking care of your garden or lawn? In this blog, we will share some gardening tips, so that anyone interested can also take part in this very British activity!

Whatever your opinion of the monarchy, there's no denying that the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III will be a historic, once-in-a-lifetime moment for many of us. In this ceremony, there are many symbolic objects reflect British people's understanding of monarchical power, as well as the expectations for and the responsibilities of the monarch.

The British people may be famous for their love of football, gardening and taking holidays. But there is one main aspect - a culture, even - that a lot of Brits take part in. One that may not be immediately obvious, but is actually instrumental in shaping British life since the Middle Ages: volunteering.

An iconic feature of Easter celebrations, these colourful eggs have enlivened the season for centuries. But do you know how these delightful Easter eggs originated?

When talking about spring, you might think of hanami (“blossom viewing") in Japan. However, have you thought about going to a hanami in the UK?

Are you feeling a bit confused when faced with all the different Mother’s Day celebrations and advertisements in the UK during March? Isn’t it a bit too early? Turns out that in the UK, Mother’s Day is on a different day than that in Hong Kong!

Why are there suddenly so many pancake recipes, pancake discounts, and announcements about local pancake races, all happening sometime next week? Ta-da! Pancake Tuesday is coming!

The weather is getting colder lately, and you may feel more inclined to stay at home more than usual. But the end of summer is not the end of this year’s excitement in the UK yet! There are still many amazing opportunities to enjoy the unique British life this autumn and winter.

As the weather turns cold, now is the time for winter coats and electric blankets. There are many cheap ways to keep warm here: let’s find out how to stay warm easily this winter without breaking the bank!

The United Kingdom is a country with a long history. And sometimes, these histories do not stay in books and records, but find their ways into everyday life, customs, and special dates of commemorations. And this November, there are two very important days of commemorations coming!

Soaring costs for energy and logistics/transportation, raising costs... inflation is looking like an unavoidable feature of this coming winter. How to save money in this time of inflation? UKHK has prepared some money-saving tips for you!

British mourning customs are about remembering the dead, sharing the family’s grief, and showing sympathy. These are often expressed through religious services, flowers, and messages of sympathy and care.