CULTURE AND CUSTOMS

Royal Baby Congratulations from Miss Piggy & Kermit the Frog!

Kermit, Miss Piggy send best wishes from the London set of "Muppets Most Wanted."

Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a boy

The Kensington Palace announces the birth of a baby boy – Prince William and Catherine Middleton's first child and third in line to the throne.

A brief introdution to London

London is one of the most visited cities in the world. It is a diverse and exciting city with some of the world's best sights and attractions.

Due to its historical, cultural and architectural value, London offers so much to do and many important places to visit.

Thus, the following video is supposed to present some of these highly significant and magical places.

I hope you enjoy.

See you soon!

Cambridge Folk Festival (25-28 July, 2013)

If you are on holidays and you still don’t know where to go, don’t miss the opportunity to get to know Cambridge while its Folk Festival is taking place. It’s an amazing cultural adventure.

Featuring everything from bluegrass acts to gospel performers, Cambridge Folk festival brings together a spectacular mix of music and people from around the globe.

Full information: http://www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk/

Trailer released for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela. Elba plays South Africa's anti-apartheid icon in the film

Today cinemagoers got their first look at a full trailer for the upcoming Nelson Mandela biopic.

Luther star Idris Elba plays South Africa's anti-apartheid icon in the film, set for release in November, leaving both the film and Elba in Oscar contention.

Earlier this month a much less revealing teaser trailer was released, showing little of how the British actor will look in character. But this latest release gives away a lot more of what the film will focus on - the future Nobel peace laureate's younger days as a fighter against white political supremacy.

Speaking about the role earlier this year, Elba said: "I learnt a lot about the man and his life, and I learnt a lot about sacrifice."

The Independent, 19th July 2013

A LOOK AT GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

Learn the name of the "nations" that form Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Later on, you'll have some exercises online on this topic. Keep in touch!

A LOOK AT GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED KINGDOM: EXERCISES

As I have promised, here are the exercises on the topic - "A look at Great Britain and the United Kingdom". See you soon!

ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

Hello! Today you'll have the chance to learn the countries whose official language is the English as well as those in which the English is one of the official languages. See you soon!

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE UK AND GREAT BRITAIN

By watching the above video, you will have the chance to review the contents on the difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain.

BRITISH MEALS EXPLORED: PART I

Hi, Dear Followers! Today's post is about the British meals. I hope you enjoy getting further information on this cultural topic.
See you tomorrow!

BRITISH MEALS EXPLORED: PART II

Now you will have the chance to watch a video on the British eating customs that you have just learned.
Have fun! See you soon!

TYPICAL BRITISH RECIPE: FISH AND CHIPS

Tom Aikens, a Michelin-starred chef, shares his recipe and instructions on how to cook fish and chips with traditional accompaniments.
After watching this video you will be able to cook yourself a traditional British dish.
Have fun while preparing and tasting it.

Britain explored: Jenny's streets of London

Hi, Dear Followers!

Today we are going to start a new chapter on this blog called Britain explored.

Britain explored offers you some snapshots of the landscape, cultural aspects, customs and daily life of Great Britain.

I really hope you enjoy this new virtual corner.

Have fun while learning English!

Go to link: http://vimeo.com/66566154