Hey there!
We recently wrapped up an immersive English learning course in the vibrant city of London - my hometown. As part of the experience, we challenged our participants on the first day to find interesting English phrases and scenes in the city.
Here is a glimpse of what we discovered!
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To let
One of the first things that caught our attention was this sign. To let means to rent in this context. The sign indicates that the shop space is available for rent.
Tap in
Right before getting on an Uber Boat we came across this sign.
Tap in refers to tapping your Oyster/credit card on the reader to pay for your ride. An Oyster card is the payment method for public transport in London.
Run a tab or pay as you go
We visited one of London's most famous jazz clubs, where the waiter asked us if we wanted to run a tab or pay as we go.
Run a tab means to keep a record of all your orders and pay for them at the end. Pay as you go refers to paying for each order individually as you receive it.
Red poppies
Throughout the city you can see many poles with these flowers. They represent red poppies.
In the UK, red poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance for those who have died in wars.
You might also come across people wearing red poppy pins on their clothes.
Now that we’re back online, we have new spots available for you to join our classes! Click the button below to send us a message if you’re interested. 😁
We wish you all the best and I look forward to speaking to you!
Benjamin & Cami
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