November is the time of the year when the British wear a red poppy in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during wars. This day is called Remembrance Day. The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marks the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end
Read and speak about a very popular autumn festival celebrated in the UK on November 5th. You'll know why it is called Bofire Night and Guy Fawkes Night. Speak about Bonfire Night in Great Britain In the UK, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on November 5th. It is a very popular festival
Read the text about Guy Fawkes Night celebration in Great Britain and do the quiz. Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night is one of the most popular festivals in Britain. It commemorates the discovery of the so-called Gunpowder Plot, and is widely celebrated on November 5 all over the country. In 1605 King James I
St David's Day is celebrated in Wales on 1 March, in honour of St David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales. Not a lot is certain about Dewi but March 1st was chosen to honor him because it's the day he apparently died. In the 18th century it became a national festival for the Welsh. St.
If you want to go shopping in Britain, it's important to know some facts. If you are a traveller in Britain, you should know some popular shops and supermarkets. Shopping in Britain To buy food in Britain people usually go to the baker’s, to the butcher’s, to the sweet shop (confectionery), to the
Water polo or polo, wopo, water football, or pool ball began in mid 19th-century England and Scotland, where water sports were a feature of county fairs and festivals. It is a competitive team sport played in the water between two teams. The game consists of four quarters, usually of eight minutes, in which the
Read the text about Scotland and do the tasks. Level A1+ One of the most fascinating places in the world is Scotland. The first people arrived in this beautiful part of the British Isles 8,000 years ago. The Highlands are one of the most popular places to visit in Scotland. They’re home to Britain’s highest
Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras (which is French for "Fat Tuesday"), is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday is observed mainly in English speaking countries, especially Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, but also
Robert Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Robert Burns (1759
Have practice to speak about one of the greatest holidays in Great Britain. Christmas in Great Britain People in Great Britain celebrate Christmas on the twenty-fifth of December. It is a very happy holiday. Before Christmas the English people are busy. They send greeting cards to their relatives and friends. They buy presents and a
