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Davy Crockett an American Legend Posted by Gabriele on Aug 4, 2015
Today I’m going to introduce you to an American folk legend: Davy Crockett. You’ll know a picture of Davy Crockett when you see one, because he is almost always portrayed wearing a raccoon (or “coonskin”) hat and carrying a gun. Davy Crockett is a legend with many fantastic stories told about him, but he…
British Territories Around the World Posted by Gabriele on Jul 21, 2015
Great Britain was once known as ‘the great colonizer’ as it sent fleets of ships across the seven seas to explore and take over large parts of the world. From the 16th to the 18th centuries Great Britain was building an empire on far off large continents and tiny islands (where ships often landed on…
MLB All-Star Game: The Midsummer Classic Posted by sasha on Jul 15, 2015
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and it’s also often called the nation’s pastime. Before the age of smart phones, WiFi, and premium cable, most American children passed the time by playing baseball. The sport has also been around longer than other current popular sports such as football, basketball…
Great American Cities – Las Vegas Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
Perhaps no American city has a reputation like the next stop on our journey – Las Vegas. First, let’s figure out where the name comes from. Name: The name Las Vegas means “the meadows” in Spanish. It was coined by a Mexican scout who was leading a group along the Spanish Trail from Santa Fe…
Sir Edmund Hillary a national hero Posted by Gabriele on May 26, 2015
While we are taking a closer look at the English-speaking country of New Zealand this month, spending some time reading about the Kiwi national hero Sir Edmund Hillary is a must. Hillary is known the world round for being the first climber to summit the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest in Nepal. …
Kiwi, the birds and the people. Posted by Gabriele on May 12, 2015
This month I am going to present a series of posts spotlighting the English-speaking country of New Zealand. New Zealand is a very popular tourist destination, as well as a melting-pot* country. Many of you reading this blog have in the past, or may in the future, visit New Zealand, so let’s learn more about…
The Union Jack a flag that unites. Posted by Gabriele on Apr 14, 2015
The picture above is a picture of the national flag of the United Kingdom, or as it is also known, the “Union Jack.” You may know this flag because of its connection to England, but perhaps you have seen it in Australia, New Zealand or the Caribbean, too. Today we are going to take a…