St Ives is quite far from London, but it is a great place to visit when you are in the UK. It has a beautiful harbour and a great art scene.
Read this article to find out more about St. Ives!
About: Cricket
Did you know that cricket is the world’s second most popular sport?
Read this short article and find out about:
– The game and the field
– How to score
– Bowling
– How to be ‘out’
– The different types of cricket
A Place In The UK: Bath
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-Z Countries
Tea-break challenge!
Grab a pencil and a piece of paper.
Make a list of countries 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!
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a famous sightseeing spot in central London.
Why is it called ‘Circus‘?
Why is it such a popular place?
Find out more about Piccadilly Circus by reading this short article.
Vocabulary: British English vs American English (6)
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?
soccer; sneakers; break time / recess; fall; band-aid
Click here to find out if you are right!
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…
Bakewell Pudding
Have you ever heard of Bakewell Pudding?
Read this article to learn about what Bakewell Pudding is, where it comes from, and an interesting link to the famous writer Jane Austen!
About: The World Cup Trophy
Two different trophies have been used in the World Cup Finals.
Find out a little bit about both of them here…
10 World Cup Facts
How many World Cups have there been? Which team is the only team to have played in every World Cup? Who was the oldest player to ever play in the World Cup? Who is the only person to score a hat-trick in the World Cup Final?
For all these answers and more, read on…
The First World Cup
When and where was the first ever World Cup held? Who were the first ever winners? Which teams took part?
Read this article to find out…
About: Sunday Lunch
‘Sunday lunch’ is a traditional British meal eaten on a Sunday.
What kinds of meat are used for a ‘Sunday Lunch’?
What vegetables and sauces are common?
Find out more by reading this article!
The Grand National
The Grand National is a famous horse race that was first run in 1839.
Do you know anything about it?
Have you ever heard of it?
Read this short article to learn a bit more about this historical sporting event.