Diwali, The Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and joyful festivals in India. It is often called the Festival of Lights because people light lamps and candles to celebrate the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The word “Deepavali” comes from Sanskrit and means
The Alhambra, Iconic Palace and Fortress The Alhambra is a stunning historical site located in Granada, Spain, renowned for its exquisite architecture and cultural significance. It is one of the finest examples of Moorish (Islamic) design in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built as a small fortress in the 9th century, it
Angkor Wat, an Iconic Archaeological Site in Southeast Asia Hi! I'm Liliya and today I'd like to tell you about one of man-made wonders - Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is one of the largest and most famous temple complexes in the world, located near the city of Siem Reap in Cambodia. The name Angkor Wat
Rijksmuseum, the Main Museum of the Netherlands Hello! I'm Liliya and I love cultural tourism: visiting museums and castles, palaces and cathedrals. I'm keen on learning history, art, customs and traditions. I'd like to share some interesting facts about the Rijksmuseum. The Rijksmuseum is not just a museum, it is the cultural heart of Amsterdam and
My Visit to Switzerland Hello there! I'm Vlad and today I'd like to share my impressions after my trip to Switzerland. My trip to Switzerland was full of exciting adventures and new emotions. We traveled for a week, visiting many different cities. I was accompanied by my mum and two of her friends. Our journey
Visit Brussels Writing: To develop your writing skills describe your last trip. Exam in Mind Level B1/B2 Hi everyone! My name is Liza. I have just returned from a school trip to Belgium and I'd like to share impressions of my trip to Brussels. The city of Brussels is the capital of Belgium. Besides, it
My Memories of the Place I Visited Writing: Share your memories of a place you once visited. Hi! I’m Dasha. I’m sure, that our brain remembers places and environment where we had a pleasure time and experienced feelings of happiness, calmness and relief. Personally, I remember every trip of mine. There are a lot of
Christmas Traditions in Austria Read to find out about the celebration of Christmas in Austria. Level B1/B2 Austria shares many Christmas traditions with its neighbor Germany, but also has many special Christmas customs of its own. Christmas in Austria is one of the most beloved holidays. Advent During Advent, many families will have an Advent
Let's Discover Ireland Together Read Ireland Interesting Facts Ireland is an island nation. Ireland is situated in the north-west of Europe. To the west there’s the Atlantic Ocean and to the east is the Irish Sea. Its climate is warm and wet. The colours of the flag of Ireland, from left to right, are green, white
Have practice in speaking Imagine you are in explorer and have the opportunity to make a big journey. Which continent would you visit? Where would you go? What would you hope to see? Hi, I'm Diana. If I have the opportunity to make a big journey as an explorer I would visit Australia. Would you
