You know it: the sweet months of July and August are over and you’re going back to school. You …

Halloween is the second most popular holiday in North America after Christmas. Falling on October 31, it’s a day on which children and even adults …

The International Day of Languages is something I did not know much about, since most people in the US do not know what this is, …

Gratitude is one of the most powerful happiness producers. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel consumed by hatred, anger and despair …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS CHRISTIE!
You don’t have to be a great fan of crime novels to know the name of Agatha Christie. …

11 September
On 11 September each year, you can see the national flags at the White house and on all U.S. government buildings flown at half-mast in memory of those who died in the September 2001 ….

One World Trade Center is a new landmark adorning the characteristic skyline of New York’s Lower Manhattan. Its height, 1,776 feet, (165 metres) is a symbolic reference …

You’re undoubtedly well aware of how much people’s lives have changed due to the Corona virus crisis in 2020. I also had to make some tough choices as the situation became worse. …

In the last couple of months, coronavirus has fundamentally changed our lives. It has had an impact on school attendance, work, pastime activity, all aspects of our lives. We still come across a number of jokes and cartoons presented on various social media.

Grab your favourite book, or perhaps a new one you’ve been dying to read, grab your favourite beverage, curl up in a good spot, and enjoy; it’s Read a Book Day! …

Several years ago, my list of New Year’s resolutions looked like this: …

The name of Oscar Wilde is so famous it has almost become a part of general knowledge. …

The world of superheroes is constantly growing. This month the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to release its twenty-first film. However, this time it is going to be unique. …

November is the time of the year when people in the UK wear a red poppy in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for us during wars.
The tradition began after …

Many workers belong to Trade Unions. These are organisations that work for people in a trade or profession, teachers …

It took only a dozen years for humanity to add another billion people to the planet, reaching the milestone of 7 billion on October 31 — give or take a few months. …

American Teenagers Love Calories in a Can
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The Centers for Disease Control and …

For those of you who missed it or want more information about this singing competition, here’s a little history: …

In 2003, an international competition was launched to design a memorial at the World Trade Center to honor …

The Barclays Premier League kicked off on Saturday 13th August with Manchester United out to defend their champion’s position from last season. ….

Riots and vandalism have broken out in many cities and towns in England. Many of the people involved in the criminality and looting are teenagers with …

One of the most well known music festivals in the UK is the EDINBURGH  FESTIVAL, held in August. It dates from 1947 and is mainly a celebration of the …

Every year on April 22, the world recognizes Earth Day. Earth Day is a special day that is intended to make us think about our relationship …

The way some holiday customs and traditions translate across different cultures varies from place to place.  The further apart two different cultures are, …

There are numerous occasions on which people wish each other well. The tradition of sending cards and wishes has never disappeared although there are …

The plastic bag has become the environment’s Public Enemy Number ONE. You know what I’m talking about, …

Notting Hill CarnivalIn England the last Monday in August is a public holiday and many thousands of people take the opportunity to travel to West London …

What can I say?  At 12 years old I wanted to be bad.  My family had moved from the country to the city, and for some reason I still don’t understand, …

In the poor East End district of London in 1888 a number of murders attracted wide attention, especially from the press. The person who …

Want to make the upcoming school year easier? Learn about apps designed for writing down your time table and homework or sharing of documents …

I’ve got some shocking news for you.  According to recent surveys, today’s British and American teens are the best behaved generation since the 1960s, when ….

Sandy. Such a nice, friendly-sounding name. But if you asked the residents of the eastern US what they thought about Hurricane Sandy, I’m sure most …

Did you watch it?  Were you one of the eight million people on earth watching him live on YouTube (breaking a record of 500,000 watching a live event) …

James Bond – 50th Anniversary of First Film“Bond, James Bond” is the opening line of a famous series of books written by Ian Fleming featuring …

Roald Dahl was born near Cardiff, South Wales on September 13th 1916, and is one of the most unusual fiction writers of the 20th century. …

Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)
One famous anecdote tells of how …

So the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee last weekend was just my cup of tea, as they say. On the other hand, if you’re not particularly interested …

Kanye West received the most nominations with seven. Adele, Foo Fighters, and Bruno Mars each received six nominations. Lil Wayne, …

That is not the end of the story though because organisers now have the job of fitting out the 2,818 flats where the 16,000 athletes and …

This year Chinese New Year falls on February 16,2018, when we ring in the Year of the Dog. New Year’s Eve is a time for family get-togethers for …

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Mothers are a unique species. Combine love, tenderness, courage, self- sacrifice, stamina and creativity and you get a ….

On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was recognized. It involved thousands of people in the U.S rallying in celebration of the planet and …

In many ways, it seems that the Queen of England has a special royal privilege. She celebrates two birthdays each year. Although her actual birthday is …

What is bullying? Bullying. You know it from films, news and radio. But maybe it is happening at your school, in your class and maybe to ….

Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off …

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who died on 5th December 2013, aged 95, from a lung infection was a Black South African who rose to become …

(1925-2013) Margaret Thatcher was probably the greatest politician since Winston Churchill.  Worshipped by conservatives and despised by the left, she …