Tea-break challenge!
Grab a pencil and a piece of paper.
Make a list of sports and exercise from A-Z.
Can you think of one example starting with each letter?
Click here for more information and also the answers!
Don’t cheat and good luck!
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…
The UK – Facts and Figures
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What are their populations? What are their three biggest cities? What are their highest mountains? What are their longest rivers?
Read this article to find out these facts, and a few more!
The UK – Northern Ireland
Each country in the UK has its own ‘patron saint’, it’s own flag, and it’s own national flower.
Do you know what these are for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland?
Find out about Northern Ireland by reading this article!
The UK – Wales
Each country in the UK has its own ‘patron saint’, it’s own flag, and it’s own national flower.
Do you know what these are for Wales?
Find out by reading this article!
Vocabulary: British English vs American English (3)
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?
zucchini; appetizer; jelly; egg plant; the check
Click here to find out if you are right!
Let’s talk about: Living in Japan
This month Eimi interviews Matthew about life in Japan.
How long have you lived in Japan?
I have lived in Japan since 2002.
Why did you decide to come to Japan?
I decided to come to Japan because…
Fell Running
Have you ever heard of ‘Fell running’?
Read a little bit about it here!
I wonder if you’d like to try it?
…
Let’s talk about: Hay Fever
Eiichi has a short conversation with Matthew about allergies
Do you have any allergies Matthew?
Yes, I do. I have hay fever…
March’s English Expressions
This month we will look at the following two expressions:
1. Time flies when you’re having fun
2. Before I knew it…
Have a look at the examples. Can you make a sentence of your own?