About the Courses

Our Original Course:

📕 B2+: Upper-Intermediate to Advanced

New Courses:

📗 A2-B1: Elementary to Intermediate

📘 B1-B2: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate

What You'll Learn

🗣️ Real British English (colloquial English)

You won't learn textbook phrases like "I am very tired" — you'll learn what British people actually say:

Everyday Expressions:

- "I'm knackered" (very tired)

- "I'm not fussed" (I don't mind)

- "Fair enough" (I accept that)

Colourful Idioms:
- "It's a piece of cake" (very easy)
- "Barking up the wrong tree" (pursuing the wrong solution)
- "Back to the drawing board" (start again from scratch)
- "Take a leaf out of your book" (learn from you)

Classic Sayings:
- "It's not my cup of tea" (not what I enjoy)
- "A stitch in time saves nine" (fix problems early)

Brilliant British Slang:

- "Chuffed" (pleased)

- "Faff" (waste time)

- "Dodgy" (suspicious/unreliable)

- "Gutted" (very disappointed)

British Culture 🇬🇧

Language without culture is just words. In the course, you'll learn about:

Popular Traditions:

- Pub culture
- Tea-drinking rituals
- Sunday roasts
- Going to the football

British Values:

- Politeness (sometimes too much)
- Modesty (showing off makes people uncomfortable)
- Stoicism (staying calm and not complaining)

The Humour:

- Sarcasm — saying the opposite of what you mean ("Great weather!" when it's raining)
- Self-deprecation — making fun of yourself ("I'm hopeless at cooking")
- Taking the piss — teasing someone in a friendly way ("Still can't park, can you?")

What People Say vs. What They Mean:

- "Quite good" = not great

- "Interesting" = I disagree

- "Not bad" = actually quite good

- "I'll bear that in mind" = I'm ignoring that

Cultural Knowledge:

- Political Events — Brexit, general elections, Scottish independence

- Historical Moments — World War II, the British Empire, Thatcher era

- Public Figures — The Royal Family, prime ministers, cultural icons like David Attenborough

- Literature, Music, TV, and Sport — Shakespeare, Harry Potter, The Beatles, Britpop, The Traitors, Love Island, Premier League, Wimbledon

From Observer to Participant 🍻

With these skills you won't just understand — you'll genuinely connect with British people.

You'll get the humour, know the unspoken rules, and speak naturally in any British social situation — whether that's with friends at the pub, colleagues at work, or strangers on the street.

Flexible Approach:
The course focuses more on colloquial English than culture, but we can adjust that balance — more language, more culture, or an equal mix of both. Every student is different. ☕

📅 How to Book

Get in Touch:

WhatsApp: +44 7540647554

Email: mycupofteaenglish@icloud.com

If you have a discount code, just mention it in your message.

Arranging Your Schedule:
We'll have a quick chat to sort out dates and times that work for you.

Payment and Access:
Once payment is received, you'll get your Google Meet link for all lessons.

Need Something Different?
Longer lessons, big groups, or irregular schedule? Just let me know and we can work something out.

📅 Your Learning Commitment

Flexible Booking:
Before you pay, we'll work together to find dates and times that suit you. We can work around weeks you're unavailable.

Once Lessons Start:
After payment, you've committed to the schedule — cancellations aren't refundable and lessons can't be changed. Arriving more than 20 minutes late counts as a 'no-show' and the lesson will still be charged.

Our Philosophy:
We expect commitment like a university or language school, but we're very flexible when you're booking your lessons.