Riflessioni sulla scuola e sull’educazione

Pubblichiamo un video inerente il sistema educativo e la funzione della scuola all’interno di esso trovato su internet, le cui fonti possono essere facilmente ricercate liberamente, dando credito all’autore. Ne siamo rimasti particolarmente colpiti e vogliamo condividerlo con i lettori del nostro blog, in quanto crediamo sia perfettamente in linea con il nostro modo di…

CHRISTMAS TIME IN ENGLAND

How young British boys and girls spend the Christmas season. Christmas Eve – December 24th For many English people Christmas Eve is a very busy time. A popular tradition in England is to go out Christmas carolling. A carol is a short song or hymn about Christmas or the winter season. Some of the most famous carols…

THE EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

Let’s look through history at the different periods of English literature. Old English or Anglo-Saxon Era (450–1066) During this period Germanic tribes attacked and conquered the area of Celtic England. This age gave Beowulf, the greatest Germanic epic in the world of literature. Two major poets, Caedmon and Cynewulf, contributed to literary writing. The poetry of the time…

THE COOLEST PLACES TO HANG OUT

Teens love to get out of the house and have fun. Let’s take a look at some of the best places in the world that teens can visit to have a good time. Trocadero – London, United Kingdom In the heart of London’s theatre district is The Trocadero. It is the largest and coolest entertainment complex in the city.…

WORST DRESSED CITIES IN THE WORLD

We’ve read all about what’s cool and popular. But now let’s look at some cities that have no fashion sense. Read the following article on the cities with the worst dressed people. 1. Beijing, China For many things China is the most advanced nation in the world, but fashion is definitely not one of them. One reason for…

HOW TO BEHAVE IN AUSTRALIA

Australian culture can be different compared to some European cultures. Read about what to do and what not to do while you are visiting Australia. When you first arrive in Australia, you might notice that their etiquette, values and lifestyle are different from yours. They are quite laid back and informal people. There isn’t much importance to put…

EXPLORING NEW YORK

New York – also known as “The Big Apple” – is one of the most famous city on the planet. It is home to many famous neighbourhoods, statues, and buildings. Read the article and explore the city that never sleeps. Central Park Probably one of the most beautiful and relaxing places in the chaotic city of New York…

THE TUBE: LONDON’S UNDERGROUND SYSTEM

The London Underground is the world’s first underground line and an iconic of London city. The “Tube” is a slang name for the London Underground, because the tunnels for some of the lines are round tubes running through the ground. It’s history dates back to 1863, when the Metropolitan line opened for the first time. The newest line…

BASEBALL: AMERICA’S GAME

Baseball has a special place in the hearts of most Americans. Let’s take a closer look at the history of this game and why it has become such a big part of American life. The Origins of the Game Before the American Civil War (1861-1865) people in America started playing a game called Rounders. The game was closely…