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An eclectic mix of topics to educate and entertain, delivered to you on a bi-monthly basis.
Each blog post focuses on vocabulary, with some of the more difficult words defined for you. You can download those words as an Excel file, and import them into your Personal Dictionary. Thereafter, you can play 3 word games to practise and test yourself. Doing so will intensify your learning.
Moreover, there is a crossword and a word search puzzle for every post, so you can test your English knowledge, before and/or afterwards!
Culture in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage that has been shaped by its long and fascinating history. From the prehistoric standing stones of Stonehenge to the iconic Big Ben clock tower, the UK has a wealth of cultural landmarks and heritage sites that attract millions of visitors each year.
Leisure time – what do Brits do in their spare time
I can remember when I was school – although admittedly it is a distant memory nowadays – my teachers telling me and my fellow students, that we would have more leisure time in the future. In their opinions, we would work less and have more time for our hobbies and pastimes. I’ve got no idea how they came to this conclusion, but forty years later, I’m sorry to say that they got it wrong.
Stereotypes – bad food, queuing and sunburnt holidaymakers. But are they really true?
It seems apt, that just over 2 weeks since we saw thousands of people queuing in London, that I should write about stereotypical things that British people do, are characteristics we have, or are alleged to have.
Is the weather in Great Britain really that bad?
Today’s topic is possibly one of the most neutral discussion themes I could write about, yet conversely an important one too. I’m certain you have often heard or used yourself, the classic rhetorical phrase, ‘it’s a lovely day, isn’t it? It’s a wonderful way to start a conversation with a stranger, or to avoid silence during small talk.
UK Comedy – Are you a fan of British comedy?
You could say that when you have live in a country, where reportedly the weather and food are so bad, you would need to have a good sense of humour to compensate, and I would say that the people in the UK do. I also think most foreign people would agree with us, because for many years, people from all over the world have laughed at our exported TV shows, for example; Monty Python, Benny Hill, Fawlty Towers, Mr Bean, Little Britain, The Office and our biggest export, Keeping up Appearances, which highlights, among other things, the absurdity of the UK class system, is an often used theme in our comedy shows.
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