Have you heard of Dr. Martens footwear? Maybe you’ve seen them in the shops, or maybe you’ve owned a pair yourself? They are now an iconic British fashion brand – but they weren’t always British.
Read more about Dr. Martens here…
Vocabulary: British English vs American English (1)
There are many American English words that are different in British English.
This time we look at the following 5 American English words. Do you know what British people often say?
freeway / highway; truck; fire truck; sidewalk; telephone booth
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A Place In The UK: Edinburgh (Scotland)
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is famous for its listed buildings, conservation areas and its UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a compact city which has many diverse villages, which are great for sightseeing. Edinburgh is a lovely city that has many restaurants, bars, shops and sightseeing spots. If you…
Let’s talk about: A Roast Dinner
This month Eita asks Matthew about food eaten by British people on New Year’s Day.
Do British people eat anything special on New Year’s Day?
I don’t know whether most British people do it or not, but…
New Year in England
What do British people do at New Year? How do they traditionally celebrate? What customs are there in the UK?
Read and listen to the article to find out!
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New Year’s Resolutions
Find out what Eitaro, Eiko, Eiichi, Eri, Eita, Eimi and Eito have chosen as their New Year’s Resolution.
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January’s English Expressions
This month we will look at the following two expressions:
1. give up
2. ring in the new year
Have a look at the examples. Can you make a sentence of your own?