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Read the most recent articles from Oxford Royale's team of talented, insightful writers.

11 Top Translation Tips for EFL Learners

About the AuthorStephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama at…

June 27, 2020

6 Ways to Enjoy Shakespeare Through Popular Culture

One of the delights of studying Shakespeare is that you gain a better understanding of all the people who were inspired by his writing as…

June 27, 2020

10 Fascinating Rituals and Traditions of English Schools

Britain is home to some of the world’s most famous, beautiful and historic schools, which have educated some of the country’s most successful people –…

June 26, 2020

9 Famous People Who Failed Spectacularly Before They Found Success

Success is a funny thing. You might also enjoy… 7 Tips for Launching a Great New Idea 9 Engineering Marvels From History Some people find…

June 26, 2020

9 Ways to Think More Rationally and Develop Your Own Opinions

Girl With Book by Jose Ferraz de Almeida Júnior When it comes to writing essays, many students regurgitate the opinions of whichever scholar they happen…

June 25, 2020

The Top 10 Reasons to Attend University in the UK

The decision of where to go to university is never an easy one, but it’s made even more complicated if you’re keen to study abroad.…

June 23, 2020

How to Understand University League Tables

Comparing universities is a tricky business. You should also read… The Indispensable Guide to University Admissions Around the World Why Study Abroad? 10 Benefits of…

June 23, 2020

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How to Use University Websites and Prospectuses to Make an Informed Choice of University

If their websites and prospectuses are anything to go by, every single university in this country is the perfect place for you, will give you…

June 22, 2020

8 Creative Writing Tips from Famous Authors and How to Incorporate Them Into Your Own Work

Aspiring writers often look to greats in the field of literature to learn how they can reach the same heights. You should also read… A…

June 22, 2020

Fascinating Workshops and Exciting Activities for ORA Students

We have so many exciting activities planned at ORA this summer that we did not have time to write about all of them individually before…

June 21, 2020

Go East, Young (Wo)Man: UK Students to Study in China

The British Council, who accredit Oxford Royale Summer Schools’s courses, is to offer more scholarships for UK students to study in China amid concerns from…

June 21, 2020

Check Out Your ‘Nitrogen Footprint’

Researchers at Oxford University in collaboration with scientists at Lancaster and Virginia universities have created a new web based tool that allows you to calculate…

June 19, 2020

The British Are the Architects of Their Own Misfortune in Europe; It Is Not Jean-Claude Juncker’s Fault

by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative…

June 18, 2020

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11 Great Types of Working Holiday for School Students

We have often waxed lyrical about the benefits of using holidays productively, and we continue on that theme today with a look at the various…

June 16, 2020

How to Tell if a University Course is Right for You: 7 Crucial Factors You Need to Consider

Applying for university is one of those things you have to do in life that will make you feel the full force of the agony…

June 15, 2020

8 Ways Not To Choose Your Career

Some people know from primary school which career is right for them. You should also read… 9 Things Everyone Learns From Their First Job 7…

June 15, 2020

Oxford Academics to be Frozen!

The belief that death is the only certainty in life is a concept that academics at the University of Oxford are challenging. Three senior academics…

June 15, 2020

Student Makes Bid For Scrabble World Record

A 29 year old student from the University of Oxford is thought to have broken the Guinness World Record for playing the greatest number of…

June 14, 2020

10 Exam Mistakes That Lose Easy Marks and How to Avoid Them

Exams subject us to an uncomfortable amount of pressure, making us feeling as though the entire sum of our education is leading up to this one…

June 12, 2020

9 Ways to Stay Focused in Class

Do you ever have difficulty concentrating in class? You might also enjoy… 6 Top Revision Tips to Ace Your Exams This Year The 6 Levels…

June 12, 2020