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International Workers’ Day Posted by sasha on May 2, 2016
Countries all over the world celebrate May 1st as International Workers’ Day. Also known as May Day or Labor Day in some countries, this is a day to honor the working class and the struggle for workers’ rights. The day was chosen to commemorate the Haymarket Affair, which took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886…
Exploring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Posted by sasha on Apr 21, 2016
We already introduced the Great American City of Cleveland earlier this month. Now it’s time to explore one of the city’s most famous attractions – the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “One of the most popular places to visit in Cleveland is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This museum dedicated to rock…
Great American Cities – Cleveland Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2016
Continuing in our Great American Cities series, our next stop is also a Midwest city – Cleveland. In many ways this city has suffered the same fate as Detroit. It’s a part of America that has become known as the Rust Belt – once great cities that were driven by manufacturing who have seen those…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Detroit Posted by sasha on Mar 28, 2016
I’ve already introduced my hometown of Detroit in our ongoing Great American Cities series. Today I’m excited to share a little video tour of The D with you in the latest episode of “Streets, Beats & Eats.” Tour some famous symbols of the city, visit Belle Isle State Park, feast on delicious Greek food, and…
Great American Cities – Detroit Posted by sasha on Mar 17, 2016
It’s time to move again in our “Great American Cities” series. This month, we head to the Midwest and my hometown – Detroit. The city has been in the news a lot the past several years because of its decline into bankruptcy. These days, however, it is slowly climbing out of the ashes and making…
Wynwood Walls – Miami’s Street Art District Posted by sasha on Feb 25, 2016
Miami may be famous for palm trees and South Beach, but did you know that this city also has an amazing district dedicated to street art and graffiti? Explore the Wynwood Walls district of Miami with us in this short video: “When you think of Miami, what comes to mind? Most likely it’s palm trees…
Great American Cities – Miami Posted by sasha on Feb 18, 2016
There are so many great cities in the USA, and we’re exploring them one by one here on the English Language & Culture Blog. For this edition, we’re going about as far south as we can to Miami. Name – The first inhabitants of the area were the Calusa and the name comes from their word…