Scarlet fever: Why middle England can't get enough of the Red Arrows - This Britain, UK - The Independent
Bizarre English traditions - see link.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
YouTube - The Two Ronnies: Mastermind
YouTube - The Two Ronnies: Mastermind
You can prepare your English studies by watching this classic comedy sketch from the British duo The Two Ronnies.
The contestant specializes in answering questions at the wrong moment.
You can prepare your English studies by watching this classic comedy sketch from the British duo The Two Ronnies.
The contestant specializes in answering questions at the wrong moment.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Current Affairs : GCSE: French disappearing from classrooms as modern languages are abandoned | Education | guardian.co.uk
GCSE: French disappearing from classrooms as modern languages are abandoned | Education | guardian.co.uk
This article from The Guardian explains how more and more young people in Britain are not learning a foreign language...
This article from The Guardian explains how more and more young people in Britain are not learning a foreign language...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
A steak and kidney pie and chow mein, please - News - Accrington Observer
A steak and kidney pie and chow mein, please - News - Accrington Observer
This article from a local newspaper looks at the mix between different kind sof food popular in Britain. The famous "traditional British pie" company has taken on a young woman who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, in order to sell their pies to Chinese restaurants and Take-aways around the North West of England.
This article from a local newspaper looks at the mix between different kind sof food popular in Britain. The famous "traditional British pie" company has taken on a young woman who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, in order to sell their pies to Chinese restaurants and Take-aways around the North West of England.
Migration Histories
Migration Histories
A very comprehensive site about immigrants to Britain, in particular Jewish, Caribbean, Irish and South Asian communities.
A very comprehensive site about immigrants to Britain, in particular Jewish, Caribbean, Irish and South Asian communities.
The brutal truth about America’s healthcare - Americas, World - The Independent
The brutal truth about America’s healthcare - Americas, World - The Independent
The opinion of a British daily newspaper about the US healthcare system. Follow the link.
The opinion of a British daily newspaper about the US healthcare system. Follow the link.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ancient royal tomb found in Scotland - Home News, UK - The Independent
Ancient royal tomb found in Scotland - Home News, UK - The Independent
Meanwhile in Scotland, a 4 000 year old royal tomb has been found!
Meanwhile in Scotland, a 4 000 year old royal tomb has been found!
Across the Atlantic, battle rages over value of NHS - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent
Across the Atlantic, battle rages over value of NHS - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent
In the United States, Barack Obama is planning changes in the health care system and a very fierce debate is raging. Obama's opponents say that he wants a British-style system, and paint a very black picture of the British system, a system where private insurance has almost no role.
But the British are very proud of the NHS, and a campaign to defend it from criticisms is underway. Follow the link.
In the United States, Barack Obama is planning changes in the health care system and a very fierce debate is raging. Obama's opponents say that he wants a British-style system, and paint a very black picture of the British system, a system where private insurance has almost no role.
But the British are very proud of the NHS, and a campaign to defend it from criticisms is underway. Follow the link.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
British Museum - Highlight objects
British Museum - Highlight objects
This exhibition at the British museum, some of which you can see online, shows political medals from past centuries. The medals were made to attack, criticize or mock political figures. Follow the link.
This exhibition at the British museum, some of which you can see online, shows political medals from past centuries. The medals were made to attack, criticize or mock political figures. Follow the link.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
London Shop Fronts
London Shop Fronts
Pour ceux qui aiment Londres - suivez le lien ci-dessus pour voir une collection de photos des devantures de magasin à Londres.
Pour ceux qui aiment Londres - suivez le lien ci-dessus pour voir une collection de photos des devantures de magasin à Londres.
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