On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday honoring the early settlers and their harvest feast … Plus
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The heroes of 9/11
On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 hijackers took control of four commercial passenger jets flying out of airports … Plus
Understanding the US Presidential Elections
One of the most covered topics in the news at the moment is the US Presidential Elections. So to start … Plus
Remember remember the 5th of November!
The fifth of November in the UK is Bonfire Night. What exactly is Bonfire Night and why do we celebrate … Plus
The UK General Election – Thursday 7th May 2015
On Thursday 7th May the General Elections take place in the UK. It is traditionally held on the first Thursday … Plus
Red Nose Day – Friday 13th March 2015
On Friday 13th March 2015 it’s Red Nose Day in the UK! But what exactly is Red Nose Day and … Plus
The Christmas Number One
One of the less-well known Christmas traditions in the UK is the countdown to the Christmas « number one »: which song will … Plus
Videos in English
A great site with lots of videos about different aspects of British and American culture with comprehension exercises: http://www.letshavefunwithenglish.com/videos.html
Scottish Independence referendum
The Scottish independence referendum takes place on September 18th 2014. The voters will be asked one question: « Should Scotland be … Plus
St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March – but what are the myths surrounding this religious festival? ST. … Plus