Learning thru English

You have sometimes asked this question in class. I think most of you can see the difference now, but maybe you can understand it better if you click here.

King Arthur was a leader who, according to medieval stories and romances, led the defense of Britain against the Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.

His legend is really fascinating and I have always loved it! I am sure you have seen films or read about it, but if you want to have more information, you can click on the following links:

King Arthur  (elementary)

King Arthur  (intermediate)

Union Jack is the popular name of the Union flag, which is the British flag. It incorporates the national symbols of three of the four countries which form the United Kingdom: St. George’s Cross, the flag of England; St. Andrew’s Cross, the flag of Scotland; and St. Patrick’s Cross, the flag of Ireland (Ireland became an independent country in 1922, but Northern Ireland has remained being a part of the United Kingdom). As Wales was not a Kingdom but a Principality, it could not be included on the flag.

The cross represented on each flag is named after the patron saint of each country.

You can read about the story of the flag if you click here.

The expression “blue jeans” comes from the French phrase “bleu de Gênes”, literally “the blue of Genoa”.

 During the Renaissance, denim trousers were made in Chieri, a town near Turin, Italy. Traditionally, they were dyed to a blue colour using natural indigo dye.

They were sold through the harbour of Genoa and they became very popular in the 16th century. They were especially worn by workers and sailors in the Genoese Navy, as they required pants that could be worn wet or dry, the legs of which could easily be rolled up.

Could you imagine people wore jeans so long ago?

You may think English is difficult, but you can do quite well if you work and practice. Have a look a this video and you´ll listen to Antonio Banderas talking about the first time he had to speak English. Do you think he has improved since then?

Easter is a time of springtime festivals. In Christian countries Easter is celebrated as a religious holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God. But the celebrations of Easter have many customs and legends that are pagan in origin and have nothing to do with Christianity.

Do you know Easter symbols and customs?

If you want to read more, click here.