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TRAVELLING AROUND THE WORLD …..AND BEYOND

Everybody likes travelling. It is very interesting to see new places, new people, eat new food and see different countries. Somebody likes travelling to cold countries,…

The Old Man and The Sea By Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway’s novella The Old Man and the Sea was published on September 1, 1952. One of his most famous works, it centers upon Santiago, …

Canada

Canada. Have you been there? I am American, and I live near Seattle, Washington. It is only three hours south of the Canadian border, and Vancouver is not far from there. I live on the west coast, only an hour from the Pacific Ocean….

Canada Day

From the History Canada Day is the national day of Canada; it celebrates July 1, when the union of three British colonies into one single country called Canada took place…..

JULY FOURTH

America’s most important holiday is on July Fourth – it’s Independence Day! The 4th of July is America’s birthday and the day Americans celebrate their independence from Great Britain. This is the …

SUMMER IS HERE!

Summer is a very popular season. It starts around 21 June and ends around 23 September. The days are long and the nights short. There are three summer months – June, July, and August in our countries..

EMOJI YOUR ENGLISH!

Do you know which is the fastest growing language of all time? Think about it for a while. English or Chinese? No, it’s the emoji language…

Do You Speak Emoji?

Pre-reading: Do you use emojis in your communication with friends? How many emojis are you familiar with? Sketch some of them, pass it to your neighbour and he will describe…

SPECIAL DAYS IN JUNE

Get ready for the International Children’s Day 1 June Are you ready to celebrate your holiday? What do you usually do and eat? …

PROM: AN AMERICAN TRADITION

The school prom is a big event in the American school year. It´s a big party for graduating high school students….

3 REASONS TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER

You might think it’s perfectly clear to everybody why we need summer holidays. Well, it isn’t. …

ON THE ROAD

Summer is here and you’re probably planning your summer holiday although this year we might not travel much. …

LET’S TALK ABOUT EXTREME SELFIES

Ferdinand Puentes was flying in a small plane when it crashed close to the Hawaiian Islands in 2013. He was lucky enough to be saved by his life vest. What did he do? He took a selfie….

TOY VOYAGING

Some time ago there was a story that went viral on the Internet. A little boy lost his favourite plus elephant. His parents were …

FLAG DAY

14 June Flag Day is celebrated in the USA. It honours the U.S. flag. The flag is called the ‚Stars and Stripes‘ and it’s clear why….

MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT

24 June All across Europe, people used to celebrate the middle of summer. It was (and still is) celebrated on …

1 JUNE – INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY

1 June is one of the most popular days in our countries. All kids love this day. They know that all people celebrate children. Different countries….

Drink Your Tea like a Brit!

Tea drinking is a cultural phenomenon in Britain. No other European nation consumes as much tea as the British. Although it seems the popularity of tea has almost been replaced by espresso nowadays, it…

Independence Day

What is Independence Day? Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption and publication of the Declaration of
Independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776…

Don’t Let Coke Choke Our Oceans

Recently Coca Cola Company has been challenged with a strong public criticism by Greenpeace. There is a campaign with the main slogan: “Don‘t let Coke choke our oceans!” The pollution of our oceans is enormous. …

Father’s Day

Biologically, everybody has two parents. However (and sadly enough), there are millions of families in which one of the two is not around for various reasons. …

OCEANS

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM? Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth. In the oceans there’s about 97% of all water. Life began in the ocean…

Hi there!

This article is about something that seems to be a big issue amongst young people these days – smoking. Do you belong among the people who wrinkle their noses when there is a smoker near them? Or are you a smoker everyone looks down on?…

E-CIGARETTES

Before you begin reading, answer the following questions: • What do you know about e-cigarettes?…

World No Tobacco Day

BEFORE READING:: What do you imagine from when you hear “World No Tobacco Day”? How do you feel about smoking (or using tobacco products)? What do you think is the reason people smoke?…

Why Did God Create Mothers

School children were asked to answer the following questions. You have a possibility to give your own answer to each of the questions below:..

JFK

We all make history just by the mere fact that we exist. However, there are people who seem to have an incredibly huge influence on the course of history and on the lives of millions of people….

Fun with New Words

FUN WITH WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) Let’s make it clear at the beginning. You can’t have FUN with Shakespeare. At least not the sort of fun you probably expect. Shakespeare is simply not funny according to today’s standards. ..

Tribute to Motherhood

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Mothers are a unique species. Combine love, tenderness, courage, self-sacrifice, stamina and creativity and you get a creature you are ashamed of being hugged by in front of your friends…

Mother’s Day

Let us help you with it. We have several awesome Mother’s Day quotes that will inspire you to tell your mom the words she deserves….

TREE RECORDS

In the USA we can see many natural wonders. But did you know that this country is the home to tree record breakers? I am speaking about three different trees…

TRADITIONS IN MAY

Traditions in May WELL DRESSING May is the time of well dressing in some parts of England. Wells in towns and gardens are decorated…

PUT ON YOUR RACING SHOES

When the Greeks beat the Persians near the town of Marathon in 490 B.C., a Greek soldier called Pheidippides ran all the way…

WHAT FAMILY TRADITIONS DO YOU KEEP?

Love them or hate them, family traditions are very important. We are often very busy and don’t have time to spend together….

MAY

May is the fifth month. It’s named after Maia, the Roman goddess of fertility. May brings a lot of flowers.

MAY IS FAMILY TIME

Mother’s Day second Sunday in June Today is the day we celebrate our mothers and what they do for us. …

NEIL ARMSTRONG – THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON

Before reading: Here are the things can’t you see in the night sky? aliens, a satellite, a comet, galaxies, an astronaut, a planet, UFO, the Moon …

THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE

When you look at the map of the USA you see that this country stretches from the Atlantic in the east to the Pacific in the west….

I’M THE YOUNGER KID

‘Hello! I’m Lucas and I’m 12 years old. I have a brother, Tobias. He is three years older than me. My problem is my parents. They think I’m a baby! My brother has much more freedom1 than..

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary…

THE TITANIC

The Titanic was a famous ship that sank on its first voyage on April 15, 1912. Much has been written and many films have been made about this great tragedy….

Titanic II

Everybody is aware of the tragedy that happened on April 15, 1912. Titanic hit an iceberg and more than 1500 people died. Since then, Titanic has been a symbol of hubris, an excess of pride….

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Everybody knows the name of William Shakespere… Shackspere… or was it Shaxper? Well, forget it. There are 27 different spellings of his name. (Willm Shakp is top.) If you can’t remember any of them,..

The Royal Albert Hall

Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, suggested that the profi ts from the 1851 Great Exhibition (read more on pages 8-9) should pay for new museums, libraries, schools and exhibition rooms….

EASTER IN ENGLAND

After a few months of winter, we all joyfully welcome spring. Easter, the most important event for all Christians, comes with the beginning of spring. Easter is primarily a Christian festival, marking the death of Jesus Christ, and many people go to church….

1 APRIL – TIME FOR FUN

It’s the first of April, a day of fun and pranks. It’s April Fool’s Day. Some people love it and some hate it. How about you?…

EARTH DAY

Earth Day, April 22, is an annual event to celebrate our planet’s environment and raise public awareness about pollution. Earth Day is observed worldwide with rallies, conferences, outdoor activities, and service projects…

English Language Day

UNESCO chose April 23 – the day of Shakespeare’s birth and death – as the date for English Language Day. …

Branches and Bunnies: An American Easter

Palm branches, ashes, the Easter Bunny, Easter bonnets, painted eggs, baby chickens and church services at sunrise are symbols and images of US Easter celebrations. These traditions, which vary greatly according to religion and geographical location in the States, are quite different from those in your country…

Easter

Each holiday celebrated worldwide has its specific features1 that vary from region to region. However, none of those events is as controversial as Easter. …

Easter

The way some holiday customs and traditions translate across different cultures varies from place to place. …

FAMOUS FICTIONAL TEACHERS

Teacher’s Day is coming. Let’s read about six book and film teachers all kids and teens know. 3 FICTIONAL TEACHERS WE ALL LOVE A perfect teacher is what all students dream about. Read about three teachers we love in the films…

MARCH IN HISTORY

ASPIRIN DISCOVERED What do you do when you have a headache? Most people take an aspirin. It’s a famous pain killer. In the past, people used willow bark. Later they learned how to use the chemical in it, and that’s how aspirin was born. It also helps with heart attacks. But that is not all…..

MARCH 13 UNCLE SAM

UNCLE SAM’S BIRTHDAY On March 13, 1852, Uncle Sam first appeared in the press. He became so popular that he became the personification of the American nation….

EARTH HOUR

Last Saturday of March Turn off your lights between 8.30-9.30 p.m., it’s Earth Hour. Join millions of people all over the world and show that you care. People turn off the lights in their homes but also famous buildings and landmarks stay dark, such…

TEACHERS’ DAY

March 28th Different nations celebrate their teachers on different days of the year. In our countries, we honour our teachers’ work on the day when John Amos Comenius was born. What do you do on this day? Do you bring flowers or sweets to your teachers?…

MARCH 22 – WORLD WATER DAY

The whole world celebrates water on this day. Experts speak about why we need water. …

MARCH IS READING MONTH

March is Reading Month It’s March, the Reading Month. Honestly, do you read books? Do you think your parent’s generation reads more than you?
Lots of experts are worried about people not reading enough today, …

SAINT PATRICK – PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND

Saint Patrick’s Day, a national holiday in Ireland, is commemorated on 17th March, the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death.
Saint Patrick was born to Scottish parents in Wales….

ANIMAL RECORDS

Animal Records THE FASTEST ANIMAL The cheetah lives in Africa and some parts of Iran. This cat is smaller than other big cats but it is the fastest. The cheetah can run at over 100 kilometres per hour (kph) but not very long. …

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

One of the most beautiful places to visit in the U.S.A. is Yellowstone National Park. Located mainly in Wyoming, it was the first national park in the world. The park extends over into Montana and Idaho too. The wildlife there is famous, along with Old Faithful, a geyser…

WORLD WILDLIFE DAY

3 March the day to go wild for wildlife Our planet is home to millions of animals and plants. So far about 1.7 million have been discovered and named, but we don’t know about millions more! The planet is a real treasure that should be protected….

Barbie’s Birthday

The dolls landed on toy store shelves in 1959 and became an image of the ideal role model for all young girls. She was thin, had a perfect boyfriend, family, house, and luscious locks – who wouldn’t want to be like her?
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler, a co-founder of Mattel,…

Charity and Kindness

Charity and Kindness “Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty1 by simply having fun and making people laugh. …

SAINT DAVID’S DAY

Visit Wales Wales lies in the west of the UK and is also called Cymru. Cardiff is the capital city. Wales has a lot of mountains, too. The official animal is a red dragon. Catherine Zeta Jones is Welsh, and so was Roald Dahl. Wales has more castles per mile than any other country…

VISIT THE SWEETEST PLACES IN THE WORLD

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, here’s a treat for all chocoholics. We’re going to read about places that will make your mouth water….

FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF AMERICAN PRESIDENTS

February Is the Month of American Presidents February is the month when Americans celebrate their presidents. Several American presidents were born in February. ….

JOE BIDEN

Meet the 46th American President name: Joe Biden birthday: 20 November 1942 became president: 20 January 2021 Meet Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. His full name is Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. He was born in Scranton,…

Groundhog Day

I was not aware of Groundhog Day until my son, a kindergartener, brought a groundhog paper puppet on a Popsicle stick, which he had made at school on February 2…

FIRST PHONES

March 10 marks the day when the first phone call ever was made. Before you read on, think a little. How a phone? What do you use you mostly use your phone for? ..

LOVE IS IN THE AIR ON ST. VALENTINE’S DAY

Love is in the air on St. Valentine’s Day February 14th Called the most romantic day of the year, St. Valentine’s Day is the holiday for all people in love. Shops get ready with roses, sweets and ….

FEBRUARY IS AWARDS MONTH

Each year in February we see the celebration of the best film, television and music at various awards1 events. These events include the BAFTAS, Grammys and Brits awards ceremonies….

DAVID COPPERFIELD BY CHARLES DICKENS

Charles Dickens was one of the most prominent English writers, and his novels are famous. Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol and other …

CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Celebrate the Chinese New Year! 2021 is the Year of the Ox. This holiday celebrates the beginning of Spring and is popular in China,…

IT’S GROUNDHOG DAY!

Groundhog Day is a funny US holiday. Groundhogs are little animals that live underground. If a groundhog comes out of …

How to Keep Fit at Home

I believe we all understand how important it is to be physically active, especially today, when people don’t move as much as they should to keep their bodies (and minds) in good shape. However, there are some notorious excuses for not doing any exercise at all,….