Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It is in Somerset in the south west of England. This is also part of the Cotswolds.
The city was established by the Romans! The city has natural hot springs which…
A Place In The UK: Oxford
Oxford is a beautiful city in Oxfordshire, in the south of England.
It is a very cosmopolitan city. There are many bars, cafes, restaurants, clubs, ethnic shops and fast food outlets throughout the city centre. Recent immigration from south Asia, and a large student population, makes Oxford one of the most diverse small cities in Britain…
A Place In The UK: Whitehaven
Whitehaven is a small harbour town on the west coast of Cumbria, in the north of England.
Whitehaven is a very beautiful town. It is very hilly and has nice beaches. The area surrounding the town is perfect for nature walks and hiking trips. There are many rivers and streams which make it perfect for photographs…
About: Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine’s Day, or Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the 14th of February, and many countries around the world have Valentine’s Day traditions.
St. Valentine’s Day started as a public celebration of a Christian saint called Valentinus. He was sent to prison around the year 270 for performing weddings for soldiers who were not allowed to get married. He was finally…
Buckingham Palace
There are many places to go sightseeing in central London. In this month’s Newsletter we’d like to introduce Buckingham Palace.
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A Place In The UK: Newcastle
Newcastle is a big city in the North East of England.
Find out a little about its history and some of its sightseeing spots by reading this article.
A Place In The UK: Sheffield
Sheffield is the 4th largest city in England (1.London, 2.Birmingham, 3.Leeds). It’s in the north of England in the county of South Yorkshire.
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City population: 534,500
Nickname: The Steel City
County: South Yorkshire
Cities and towns nearby: Doncaster, Chesterfield, Derby.
History
In the 14th century, Sheffield was already an area of industry. Knives were famous…
A Place In The UK: Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a market town in Derbyshire, central England.
Chesterfield is best known for its ‘Crooked Spire”.
The spire of the church is twisting and leaning, which makes it a unique…
Let’s talk about: Films
This month Eita interviews Chris about films.
What kind of films do you like?
I like many kinds of film, but I think I like thrillers and crime and gangster films the best.
What kind of films do you hate?
I’m not keen on science fiction films and I don’t really like…
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: Travelling
This month Eri askes Matthew some questions about which countries he has been to.
Do you like travelling?
Yes, I do. I love travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures.
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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…
Be Gutted
Hello! This OPL is about the expression be gutted. I hope you enjoy it. Please repeat to practice your pronunciation while you watch. Here’s an example sentence. Can you guess what it means? I’m gutted that I can’t go to the soccer game with my friends on Saturday. Unfortunately I’ve got to work this […]